CAMINO, CALIF. – While the investigation continues into the cause of the Junction Fire in Oakhurst, Cal Fire and United States Forest Service law enforcement officers, in conjunction with the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office and the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, have arrested a Pollock Pines man on suspicion of arson in connection with the King Fire.

MARIPOSA – If you’re someone who is looking for an opportunity to serve your community, you will want to learn more about this local training. Mountain Crisis Services has a long history of utilizing volunteers to contribute to their success in serving local communities. Volunteers bring needed skills and extra support that isn’t always available because of funding and staffing ...

YOSEMITE – Yosemite National Park and the Yosemite Climbing Association invite the public to participate in the Facelift, an annual event held to clean up trash and debris from around the park after the busy summer season. The event starts on Tuesday, Sept. 23, and continues through Sunday, Sept. 28. Trash pick-up volunteer days will start on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

OAKHURST – All evacuation orders and advisories for the Courtney Fire have been lifted. The road into Bass Lake Heights will remain restricted to residents only. In order to enter the area, you must go to the Oakhurst Substation near True Value, off Highway 49 in Oakhurst, and obtain an “Entry Pass.” These passes are for residents living in the ...

NORTH FORK -Squirrel Cage Theatre Co. is holding a casting call for this year’s Fall Follies featuring the musical melodrama, “The Chips Are Down,” on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 2 to 3 p.m., and again on Monday, Sep. 22, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the North Fork Town Hall. There are singing and non-singing parts for three men and ...

OAKHURST – Cal Fire officials were met with cheers and applause this morning at the Oakhurst Community Center as residents from the Bass Lake Heights area learned that they will be allowed to return to their homes later today. Barring any unforeseen flareups in the burn area, or dangerous issues discovered by PG&E, officials hope to allow reentry about 6 ...

OAKHURST – On Saturday, Sept. 20, the Oakhurst Library will be hosting a very unique event for the entire mountain community in the library’s Community Room from 10:30 a.m. to noon. All residents, young and old, are invited to hear some of their fellow residents share their favorite memories from their very interesting lives.

OAKHURST – Did you know that Oakhurst was once home to one of the world’s largest video game developers? If you remember Sierra Entertainment or perhaps worked there or know someone who did, there’s a writer who would like to talk to you. Laine Nooney, a media studies researcher and cultural historian of technology, will be visiting Oakhurst from Sept. ...

OAKHURST – The Courtney Fire is now 50% contained at 320 acres. As of 6 p.m. tonight, the evacuation order has been lifted for residents along Summit Drive and Skyline Drive, and on Road 222 along the south shore of Bass Lake. Other evacuations remain in place, and Road 426 is still closed between Summit Drive and Road 223.

OAKHURST – The Madera County Sheriff’s Office continues to host events through the rest of the week to help everyone sign up for MCAlert. Three more opportunities are available in Oakhurst for people to ask questions and get assistance in making sure they are registered to be alerted in the event of an emergency such as the Courtney Fire.