Madera and Oakhurst Vote Centers Will Be Open For 11 Days In A Row  MADERA — Two Madera County Vote Centers will open Saturday morning offering voters the opportunity to vote in person, turn in vote by mail ballots or get assistance voting. Both the Madera Central Vote Center in the County Government Center and the Oakhurst Vote Center at ...

OAKHURST — The Yosemite Unified School District Board of Trustees is pleased to announce their intention to appoint Brian Beck as superintendent effective July 1, 2022. Mr. Beck’s appointment is subject to contract approval at the June 13, 2022, board meeting. A brief reception will be held at the board meeting to welcome him aboard. Mr. Beck comes to Yosemite ...

FRESNO STATE — The Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market (5368 N. Chestnut Ave.) at Fresno State will welcome the return of its most famous product when sweet corn goes on sale at 8 a.m. on Monday, May 30. Shoppers can buy 3 ears for $2 inside the market, which also offers a wide variety of fresh, student-made products and ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various operations on State Routes 49 and 140 next week in Mariposa County. Route 49 • One-way traffic control from Marsh Flat Road to Bear Valley Road for drainage work beginning Tuesday, May 31, through Thursday, June 2, 2022, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Route 140 • One-way ...

HEALTH & FITNESS — At nearly all hours of the day, parents of infants have a lot to think about, including being conscious of what their little ones are eating. From birth and beyond, proper nutrition is fundamental for continued health. In fact, according to the World Health Organization, optimal feeding during the first three years of life is important ...

TRAFFIC ADVISORY (ADDITIONAL LANE CLOSURE) ONE-WAY TRAFFIC CONTROL On State Route 140 MARIPOSA COUNTY MARIPOSA —  The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled an additional lane closure this week on State Route 140. One-way traffic control will be employed on Route 140 north of Midpines County Park for electrical work beginning Tuesday, May 24, through Friday, May 27, 2022, ...

PETS & ANIMALS — Dogs can provide a sense of comfort for their pet parents, and spending time together can help create a strong bond, reduce stress and positively impact mental health. In fact, according to a survey from Mars Petcare, one in three pet parents got a new pet during the pandemic, with 36% saying they did so to ...

VENTURA – Twenty-six men recently graduated from the Ventura Training Center (VTC), an 18-month program where formerly incarcerated fire crew members can continue their enhanced firefighter training. Seventeen graduates have already accepted positions with CAL FIRE and other municipal departments and will serve as wildland firefighters in California. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Undersecretary of Operations, Jeff ...

HOME & GARDEN — Trees are virtually everywhere you turn, from your own backyard to nearby parks and forests where you enjoy hiking. They provide shade and beauty, and some even bear fruit. Beyond all the immediate benefits, you may be surprised to discover trees are also a critical key to the future. These facts and tips from the book ...

BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY — With so many job openings these days, you may think you’ll have an easy time sliding into a new role. Not so fast! There is still plenty of competition for the best jobs, and so it pays to be as prepared as possible. Consider These Five Tips to Help You Make a Great Impression and Land ...