AUBERRY — The Creek Fire of 2020 destroyed 856 structures while firefighters from across California deployed into Fresno County to assist with containment of the fire that burned from Sep. 4, to Dec. 24, 2020. As residents and business owners within our mountain communities continue to recover from the devastation caused by the fire, the Bald Mountain Fire Protection District ...

Tesoro Viejo kicks off its 2022 outdoor concert series, Live on the Lawn, on Friday, April 29. WHO:  Tesoro Viejo, the premier master-planned community in Madera County. WHAT: Tesoro Viejo announces the return of its outdoor concert series, Live on the Lawn, with a new line-up for 2022. 2022 Concert Dates and Bands April 29:  Dakota Crossing (Country) May 20:  ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Despite the dry year, outdoor recreationists who enjoy California rivers and streams should remain aware of dangerously cold, swiftly moving water. Although California’s snowpack is well below normal, snow is melting and filling streams and rivers. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) urges those who venture near or into water to take extra precautions, especially around hydroelectric ...

The Sierra Nevada Alliance is a hub for stewardship of the Sierra Nevada, which we achieve by empowering and collaborating with our partners. The following are recently posted upcoming events from our network. If you would like to post an event to the Sierra Nevada Alliance,  please e-mail info@sierranevadaalliance.org. National Stormwater and Watershed Conference – Center for Watershed Protection April ...

FRESNO STATE — The Lyles College of Engineering at Fresno State, in partnership with Trimble, will host Trimble Technology Days on Thursday, April 28, and Friday, April 29. Trimble, an industrial technology company headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, specializing in software, hardware and service solutions, will host several presentations and workshops. Thursday, April 28, in Industrial Technology (Room 160) 8:30 a.m. ...

Rosemarie Smallcombe for District 1 County Supervisor I strongly endorse Rosemarie Smallcombe for District 1 County Supervisor.  I have known her since she was first elected in 2014 and since then we have worked together on several occasions.  I am always amazed at her depth of knowledge and sincere concern for our county. Because of her background in Regulatory Compliance, ...

COARSEGOLD — On Saturday, volunteers and members of the American Red Cross Central Valley Chapter, Madera County Fire Department and United Way of Fresno and Madera Counties installed nearly 100 free smoke alarms for families in Coarsegold as part of a national Red Cross Sound the Alarm effort to install 50,000 smoke alarms across the country this spring. “Without everyone ...

OAKHURST – Last Tuesday, Bobby Macaulay secured the backing of CAL FIRE Local 2881, attaching their name to a long list of community leaders and local businesses supporting Macaulay. “I am extremely proud to share that I have received the CAL FIRE Local 2881 endorsement,” said Macaulay. “As your supervisor, I plan to work with our local public safety leaders ...

COARSEGOLD — The Chukchansi Economic Development Authority (CEDA), operator of the Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino, today announced the repayment of the remaining balance of $26.2 million to Western Alliance Bank, which will fully retire its obligations under its bank loan. Chukchansi Gold’s strong business performance and CEDA’s conservative financial decision-making have resulted in a 100% decrease in debt outstanding ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various operations on State Routes 132 and 140 next week in Mariposa County. Route 132 • One-way traffic control from Hayward Road to Route 49, Coulterville, for drainage work beginning Monday, April 25, through Thursday, April 28, 2022, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Route 140 • This week: ...