YOSEMITE – An experienced climber from Columbia Falls, Montana, plunged to his death on Sunday, May 19, while attempting to reach the summit of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, according to Yosemite National Park spokesperson Kari Cobb. Mason Robison was climbing with a partner about 600 feet from the summit of the 3,000-foot granite monolith just after 9 a.m. ...

COULTERVILLE — Mariposa Safe Families, Inc. is gearing up for another free family fun fair at the Coulterville Park. On Saturday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the north county is in for a treat as businesses and organizations come together for a day full of fun, education, resources, food, games and prizes.

WAWONA – The County will be picking up pine needles Monday through Friday, June 3 – 7 in the Wawona area. Here are the guidelines for those wishing to avail themselves of this service:

OAKHURST – Four Kaiser Permanente physicians, who work at Kaiser’s Oakhurst Medical Offices, will be volunteering their time to give sports physicals to students at Yosemite High School on Thursday, May 23. The physicians will provide the sports physicals to students who are planning to participate in athletic programs during the 2013-2014 school year. The physicals will begin at 5:30 ...

OAKHURST – Memorial services for Robert (Bob) Abner McKee (1920-2013) will be held on Saturday, May 25, at 2 p.m. at Sierra Vista Presbyterian Church at 39696 Hwy 41 in Oakhurst, Bob McKee, Sr., passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 92 on Monday, May 6, surrounded by his family.

OAKHURST – Food enthusiasts have a chance to enjoy some delicious creations from a popular Oakhurst restaurant while also helping a local nonprofit and area children.

AHWAHNEE – The Eastern Madera County (EMC) Relay For Life is this Saturday, May 18, starting at 9 a.m. The Relay will unfold over 24 heartfelt hours, on the field at Wasuma Elementary School. This is the 14th year of EMC Relay for Life, sponsored by the American Cancer Society.

Bass Lake Classic Triathlon raising money for local youth charities – BASS LAKE – The Third Annual Bass Lake Classic Triathlon and accompanying 5K Run for the Kids, taking place this year on June 1, continues to grow both in the number of participants and in the amount of help the events give local charities. In the past three years ...

COARSEGOLD – A fire that scorched some 36 acres in Yosemite Lakes Park this afternoon has now been contained, according to the Mariposa Command Center. The call came in at 1:05 p.m. on Sunday, May 12, reporting a fire burning near several homes on Ranger Circle Drive just northeast of the golf course off Yosemite Springs Parkway.

COARSEGOLD – The excitement, the thrills and spills of the Coarsegold Rodeo last weekend were captured through the lens of talented local photographer Tammi Kudra Edmonds. She shares some of her amazing photos, and talks about the various events and what it takes to grab a share of the prize money. (Click on the photos to enlarge).