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Fresno State, Fresno Housing to Expand Collaboration

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FRESNO STATE — As both Fresno State and Fresno Housing are committed to improving the living conditions of Central Valley residents, leaders of the two organizations signed a memorandum of understanding Friday to strengthen opportunities for academic and programmatic cooperation through education, affordable housing and community empowerment. “Housing insecurity is one of the most significant challenges impacting our community today,“ said ...

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More Oak Fire Evacuees Can Return Home

MIDPINES — On July 26, 2022, at 2:00 pm the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office reduced some areas on the southern portion of the fire from mandatory evacuations to fire advisement allowing more residents to return to their homes. Evacuations for the following areas have been reduced to Fire Advisement. These areas will be open to residents living in the area ...

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Oak Fire Destroys 25 Homes

Oak Fire Burning

MIDPINES — The Oak Fire that has been burning since July 22nd, 2022 at 2:10 pm has now charred more than 18,000 acres with containment of 26%. FIRIS has mapped the fire at 18,087 acres as of 8:30 am this morning.   UPDATE – July 26th at 2:05 pm: The following areas for the Oak Fire have been reduced to ...

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Nelder Grove “Primeval Lag & Enchanted Mystery” Tree

Nelder Grove Giant Sequoia Stump

NORTH FORK — The Sierra Vista Scenic Byway is hosting a free tour of the Nelder Grove “Primeval Log & Enchanted Mystery Tree”. The adventure will take place on July 30th, 2022. The Sierra Vista Scenic Byway is nearly 100 miles of scenic treasures through the Sierra National Forest in California. Many examples of the Sierra’s most distinctive granite domes, meadows, and ...

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Celebration of Life for Roger Kenneth Mitchell

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Roger Kenneth Mitchell March 22, 1938  – July 14, 2022 Roger Kenneth Mitchell was born March 22, 1938 in Waukegan, IL, and went to be with his Lord on July 14, 2022, aboard the cruise ship Ruby Princess while docked in Juneau, AK. Spending his youth in Trona, CA, Roger spent many hours exploring the surrounding mountains and desert near ...

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Wawona In Yosemite Reopens After Washburn Fire

WAWONA — Two weeks ago, the residents and visitors in the Wawona community of  Yosemite National Park were given a mandatory evacuation order due to the Washburn Fire. The Washburn Fire started on July 7th, 2022 near the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. The fire is currently 4,866 acres and 87% contained. Fire officials expect to have it completely contained ...

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Oak Fire In Mariposa County is 10% Contained

MIDPINES — The Oak Fire started Friday, 7.22.2022, in the Midpines area of Mariposa County near Carstens Road and Highway 140.  It has burned almost 17,000 acres.  A community meeting took place last night. Emergency personnel are working to safely evacuate people and are actively engaged in protecting structures. We will update this article as more information is available. Helpful ...

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Henry Madden Name to be Removed From Fresno State Library

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FRESNO STATE — At its July 13 meeting, the California State University Board of Trustees voted to remove Dr. Henry Madden’s name from the library at Fresno State, following revelations last fall that Madden held deeply anti-Semitic views and Nazi sympathies. Madden was University librarian from 1949 to 1979. The CSU Board of Trustees voted to rename the library after ...

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MOTG Presents Kidd Hollar and Green Machine

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MARIPOSA — This weekend Mariposa County Arts Council’s Music on the Green features Kidd Hollar on Friday, July 29, and Green Machine on Saturday, July 30. On Friday July 29, Kidd Hollar will make their debut for Music on the Green. Kidd Hollar is Mariposa’s newest jam band. Featuring Music on the Green’s drummer at large for this season, Jon ...

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7 Ways to Save Money While Shopping for Groceries

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BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY — As people continue to eat more meals at home, shoppers everywhere are feeling the pinch of increasing prices on nearly every item at the grocery store. In fact, 7 in 10 people (71%) are more likely to shop on a budget now than prior to the pandemic, according to a recent survey released by Malt O ...

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