MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES—The end of fire season will be declared in the CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit (MMU) on Monday, December 16th at 8 a.m. Burning is allowed, but burn permit requirements vary between counties. Burn permit information in Mariposa County: CAL FIRE burn permits are not required in Mariposa County until May 1st. Residents must contact the Mariposa County burn day information ...

Movie Times for Yosemite Cinema Friday,  December 13th  through Thursday, December 19th Kraven the Hunter (R) Friday, December 13th – Monday, December 16th | 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 6:10 pm Tuesday, December 17th | 3:00 pm, 6:10 pm Wednesday, December 18th | 12:20 pm, 3:30 PM Thursday, December 19th| 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 6:10 pm Play Trailer ➤ Starring Aaron ...

SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST–The Bass Lake Ranger District (BLRD) Fire Crews are resuming prescribed fire operations near the Sugar Pine Railroad. Crews are planning to ignite approximately 10 acres along the 5S17 Road, adjacent to Highway 41, just north of the Westfall Forest Service Fire Station. Please see the associated map (below) for details. If weather permits, operations will begin on ...

SACRAMENTO—Golden 1 Credit Union has the pleasure of announcing that the application period for its 2025 Scholarship Program is open. California students pursuing higher education with strong academic and extracurricular backgrounds can apply until January 2025. Golden 1 will award up to $500,000 in scholarships to select students. WHAT Golden 1’s annual scholarship program provides dozens of members and their dependents with financial assistance. This ...

MADERA – Madera County has the pleasure of announcing its participation in the second cohort of counties implementing the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act. The CARE Act, designed to enhance California’s mental health and homelessness services, aims to provide critical assistance for individuals with untreated mental health issues who struggle to access traditional services. The program officially launched ...

Submitted By: Alistair King; Coarsegold 4-H Co-Reporter Coarsegold 4-H would like to invite you to our annual Club Holiday Party. The party committee, consisting of Benjamin King, Maisie Subia, Nazaren Souders, and Alistair King, held a meeting to plan for a smooth and enjoyable party. After the opening of the party, the Sheep Project kids will present a fun “Germ ...

NORTH FORK–Each year, Grace Community Church makes Christmas food baskets available for the residents of North Fork. The pickup of the food will be a drive-through on the church campus. Volunteers will place the food in your car while you wait in the car. This year, we will provide the items for a Christmas dinner on a first-come, first-served basis ...

Movie Times for Yosemite Cinema Wednesday,  December 6th  through Thursday, December 12th Moana 2 (PG) Friday, December 6th – Monday, December 9th | 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 6:00 pm Tuesday, December 10th & Wednesday, December 11th | 3:00 pm, 6:00 pm Thursday, December 12th| 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 6:00 pm Play Trailer ➤ Starring Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Alan Tudyk, ...

The Yosemite Area Audubon Association invites you to participate in the 2024 Christmas Bird Counts. Birders of all skill levels are welcome, including people new to birding. There is no fee to participate, and experience is not a requirement. History of the Christmas Bird Count Prior to the turn of the 20th century, hunters engaged in a holiday tradition known ...

OAKHURST—The Yosemite Gateway Prescribed Burn Cooperative (YGPBC) is excited to announce a series of events to kick off the 2025 prescribed burn season in Mariposa and Madera Counties. These events aim to raise awareness about prescribed burning and provide residents with opportunities to gain skills and learn about prescribed burning resources. Event Schedule: YGPBC Happy Hours – Madera County · ...