A woman and her 5 young passengers escaped serious injury Saturday, Aug. 18, when the Ford Taurus sedan she was driving, southbound, crashed into the back of a pickup near the top of Deadwood on Highway 41, about two miles south of Oakhurst.

The Bass Lake Courthouse is back in business this morning after the explosion that closed the facility all day yesterday. After an incendiary device exploded outside the back door of the building around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, employees, court personnel and people having business with the court had to be turned away as investigators got to work. The Madera County Sheriff’s ...

A small incendiary device exploded at the Bass Lake Courthouse this morning at about 4:30 a.m., according to Cal Fire and the Madera County Sheriff’s Department. Karen Guillemin of the California Department of Forestry (CDF) says that an incendiary device placed at the glass doors at the back of the building shattered the glass, damaging the paint and charring the ...

Highway 41 was closed in both directions for about an hour and a half this afternoon following a 5 car accident just south of Road 207. The accident happened at 2:05 pm, and traffic was backed up for miles in both directions. Three cars had come to a stop in the road for unknown reasons, causing a chain reaction when ...

As we lose yet another small business in Oakhurst with the closing of the Willow Bridge Book Store, it reminds us once again of the impact that our spending choices can have on our mountain communities. Yosemite/Sequoia Think Local First is a campaign that celebrates and supports local economies and the people who make our community unique, happy, and strong ...

Monday, August 13, 2012, 8:00pm – Update on the “Lanes Fire” At 6:00 pm today firefighters achieved 100 % containment of the Lanes Fire. Firefighters continue to make good progress with mop-up efforts amid the above 100 degree temperatures, and expected full control of the fire Wednesday August 15, 2012 at 8:00 am. The fire, which started at 12:30 on ...

Highway 168 from Auberry to Shaver Lake has now been re-opened to two-way traffic. The highway had been closed due to the “Lanes Fire,” which started at about 12:30pm on Saturday by what investigators believe was a cigarette being thrown out the window of a car. The fire is burning just south-east of Auberry about 2 miles up the 4-lanes ...

Has Cancer touched you, a loved one, or someone you know? Find out how you can Celebrate, Remember and Fight Back against this disease. It’s true that our next Relay For Life is not until May 18-19, 2013, but we need to begin planning now. Please join us for an informational reception (light snacks provided) to learn how you can ...

Green Machine brings their unique raggae jam fusion style to the Idle Hour Winery on Saturday, August 11 from 1 to 4pm. Green Machine was formed in 1999 by Chris (guitar) & Tina Avila (bass, vocals).