“The War To End All Wars” officially ended on June 28, 1919, with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. But the armistice that ended the fighting in World War I, then known as The Great War, went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11, ...
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New System Serves Those Who Live Alone
MADERA COUNTY – Every year there are countless cases of people dying alone in their homes. Sometimes it is days or even weeks before anyone knows they are gone. Sheriff John Anderson is determined to afford these citizens some dignity.
Read More »Links To Election Results
Here are the links to the results of the General Election, November 6, 2012 – -California State Election Results – http://vote.sos.ca.gov/ -Madera County Election Results – http://www.madera-county.com/special_functions/elections/nov2012/resultsc25.htm (wait for the scroll) -Mariposa County Election Results – http://www.mariposacounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/19098 -National Results – http://www.politico.com/2012-election/map/#/President/2012/
Read More »A Sad Goodbye From The Owners At The Met
OAKHURST – People in the community are wondering what they can do to save the Met Cinema, but in reality, it would all be too little to late. As with so many things these days, it’s all about the bottom line. Some are offering to have car washes and yard sales, but that “wouldn’t even touch what it would take. ...
Read More »Yosemite Author Featured At Oakhurst Audubon Program
Contributed by Len McKenzie OAKHURST – Perhaps no national park stirs in its legion of aficionados stronger passion, emotional connection and devotion than Yosemite. By anyone’s measure a special place, the park draws millions of visitors from around the world each year–more than half of them repeat visitors–to marvel at its iconic features and enjoy a host of outdoor experiences. ...
Read More »Workers On Strike At Raley's
OAKHURST – Tough economic times hit Oakhurst in a very public way today as Raley’s employees went on strike for the first time in the company’s 77-year history. United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) union members spent Sunday carrying signs and asking people to honor their picket line by not shopping at the Oakhurst grocery store.
Read More »Calling All Cars From The '50s – Hollywood Needs You
FRESNO – If you “wanna be in pictures,” or at least want to see your classic car in the movies, this is your chance. 1950 -1955 cars and trucks are needed for a movie project in Fresno, on Saturday, Dec. 1, for four hours at 1545 Fulton Street. This will be a feature film titled “Wall.”
Read More »Who Should Own Your Water Company?
Guest Column submitted by Marc Sobel Privatizing – A Bad Idea A for-profit company approached the County Board of Supervisors in April requesting this county allow for the privatization of all the County’s Water and Waste Treatment Special Districts affecting 6,000 connections. This would not include existing privately owned systems like Hillview Water Company. At first glance, sure why not. ...
Read More »North Fork Mono Tribe Deserves Their Casino
Guest Column written by Richard Lehman – “Reservation shopping” and “off reservation casinos” are clever phrases used by opponents to vilify efforts by the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians to acquire land for gaming purposes. Yet, an extensive eight year review by United States Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Indian Affairs spanning two administrations, and an ...
Read More »Oakhurst Loses Its Theater – Met Cinema Closed
OAKHURST – We are all shocked and saddened to learn that the Met Cinema has closed. Ray and Irma Martinez, have posted on facebook and on their website that they have had to close their doors as of November 1st.
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