MARIPOSA – A woman reported missing from her home in Mariposa has been located. Mary Enebrad, 84, was found a few hours ago in Merced. According to the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office, she was located at a relative’s home in Merced, disoriented but okay. A Silver Alert had been issued in Mariposa, Merced and Stanislaus Counties, as Enebrad had not ...

OAKHURST – If you’re a fan of mystery stories, you may want to stop by Branches Books on Friday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. to meet local author Jennifer Moss. Moss penned “Way to Go,” the second in her Ryan Doherty series of mysteries with a metaphysical twist. The first book is, “Town Red.” The author moved to Oakhurst two ...

FRESNO – The Valley Performing Arts Council, in partnership with Fresno Grand Opera, will bring to life a magical holiday tradition with its presentation of “The Nutcracker” at two performances on Thanksgiving weekend. The ballet will be performed Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, at 1 p.m. at William Saroyan Theatre in Fresno, and will feature 37 professional ...

YOSEMITE – Yosemite National Park Rangers are searching for Ann Lory, 60, a resident of Foresta, who has been missing since Saturday morning, Nov. 23. Foresta is a small community located along the western portion of the park boundary and can only be accessed through the park via Highway 120 (Big Oak Flat Road). Lory was last seen by her ...

MADERA COUNTY – Before making plans to set up camp at a big box store in Fresno for Black Friday, consider making it a very happy holiday season for your friends and neighbors by doing any shopping you can at your local businesses. Saturday, Nov. 30 is the fourth year marking Small Business Saturday, dedicated to supporting small businesses across ...

COARSEGOLD – The Coarsegold Community Center will be bustling with the sights and sounds of this holiday season, as the Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 5 – 8 p.m. Children’s gift-making time will take place from 5 – 6 p.m. followed by lighting the tree at 6 p.m. That’s not all, though. Provided the weather ...

BASS LAKE – It’s beginning to look a lot like you-know-what, as the 22nd annual Bass Lake Tree Lighting Ceremony and Parade of Lights is set for Saturday, Nov. 30 at 5:30 p.m. The excitement takes place at the Bass Lake Event Center, complete with photo-op Santa visit for kids.

MOUNTAIN AREA – The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a wind advisory for the Sierra Nevada and the foothills beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday through 4 a.m. on Saturday above 2,000 feet elevation. The advisory is in effect for Mariposa, Madera and Fresno County foothills, with northeast winds at 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 ...

Submittled by Cathy Garner Dear Friend of Wildlife, Thirty nine years have passed since Fresno Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Service (FWRRS) began working to help wildlife. Since 1974 our members and volunteers have accomplished so much in areas of wildlife rehabilitation and public education. FWRRS cares for between 800 and 1,200 animals each year and most of those are released ...

OAKHURST – Do you know of a man, woman or business that deserves recognition for service to the community? The Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Woman of the Year, Man of the Year, and Business of the Year Awards. The 2013 awards will be presented at the annual Chamber Installation Dinner & Awards ...