TRAFFIC ADVISORY – Mariposa County MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various operations next week on State Routes 49, 132, and 140. Work is scheduled as follows: Route 49 • The right shoulder will be closed for utility work from the California Ranger Station to Joe Howard Road beginning Monday, December 12, through Friday, December ...

STOCKTON—The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) wants to remind motorists to be prepared for heavy winter storms in the valley, foothills, and mountains beginning today into this weekend. According to the National Weather Service, moderate snow is forecast above 3,500 feet today (December 8) into early Friday. A stronger system is expected to bring Valley rain, heavy mountain snow, and ...

NORTH FORK — Grace Community Church will be providing Christmas baskets for North Fork residents on Thursday, December 22, 2022, from 10 a.m. until noon, or while supplies last. The church has provided Christmas baskets for North Fork residents for over 30 years. Please drive through and volunteers will place the food in your car.           ...

GATEWAY COMMUNITIES — Get ready for a big weather change again this weekend. For much of this week, we’ve been experiencing dry, cold, and foggy conditions, but that’s about to change. A very strong storm system is expected to impact Central California and The Sierra Nevada Saturday and Sunday. As always, Sierra News Online will be here monitoring and reporting ...

OAKHURST — Oakhurst Outpouring will be hosting their 15th Annual Oakhurst Christmas Dinner at the Oakhurst Community Center this year! Dinner will be Friday, December 23, from 4 – 8 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact the event coordinator Rebecca Simon at 559-676-9101 or by e-mail at oakhurstoutpouring@gmail.com. Christmas is the time to bring the community together to celebrate ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — We’ve got two important events happening this week that you don’t want to miss. There were be a Prescribed Burn Association information session tomorrow night at the South Gate Brewing Company and a Christmas Vacation Bible School at the Calvary Chapel of the Sierra on Saturday. We’ll see you there! Prescribed Burn Association Information Session Thursday, December ...

’Tis the season to utilize the DMV’s most convenient Online Services!  SACRAMENTO — The DMV knows how busy the holiday season can be. You can renew your vehicle registration, update your address, chat with a DMV virtual assistant, and so much more from the convenience of your phone, computer, or tablet. Check some stress off your list this year by ...

OAKHURST — Come join the Fresno Flats Historic Village and Park and their mountain artisans as they celebrate Christmas with a variety of exciting events and activities! Saturday, December 17, 2022 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Check out what’s going on! Interactive Stories Children’s Crafts Food & Drink – Vending Pictures with Santa Live Music Holiday Shopping Additional participation by ...

UPDATE — December 8th, 2022. The event has been rescheduled due to the winter storm expected to hit us this weekend. The Christmas Tree Lighting will now take place on December 17th from 3 pm to 7 pm.   COARSEGOLD — Get ready, everyone! There will be an awesome Christmas tree lighting, craft fair, AND chili cook-off this Saturday at ...

On November 24, 2022, Evelyn Crowell, surrounded by family, passed peacefully into the arms of Our Lord and Savior. She was 88 years old. No services are immediately planned at this time. The family will notify loved ones regarding a service. In lieu of flowers or remembrances, donations can be made to Helping Hands Pregnancy and Parenting Center, PO Box ...