OAKHURST, CA — The Madera County Board of Supervisors will bring their January 6th meeting to Oakhurst, convening at the Oakhurst Government Center. The meeting underscores the County’s commitment to engaging residents throughout Madera County and provides an opportunity for recognizing local community. The agenda for this meeting actually features two highlighted presentations that reflect both student accomplishment and countywide pride. Members of the public are encouraged to attend and participate.
Recognition of Yosemite High School Girls Tennis Team
One agenda item includes a presentation recognizing the 2025 Yosemite High School Girls Tennis Team for securing the Northwest Sequoia League Championship title. The recognition celebrates a season marked by discipline, teamwork, and competitive excellence.
County officials plan to acknowledge the student-athletes and coaching staff for representing their school and community with distinction. The presentation also highlights the role of high school athletics in fostering leadership, perseverance, and school spirit across the mountain communities.
Proclamation Naming Madera County the Carved Bear Capital of the World
The Board will also present a proclamation officially naming Madera County as the Carved Bear Capital of the World. The proclamation recognizes the region’s longstanding tradition of hand-carved wooden bears, an art form closely associated with the Sierra foothills and mountain communities.
Carved bears have become an enduring symbol of local craftsmanship and tourism, appearing in businesses, public spaces, and private collections throughout the county. The designation aims to honor the artists who sustain this tradition and to reinforce Madera County’s unique cultural identity.
Bringing County Business to the Community
Holding the meeting in Oakhurst allows residents easier access to county decision-making and ceremonial recognitions without traveling to the county seat. County leaders have emphasized the value of rotating meeting locations to strengthen connections with communities across Madera County.
The meeting will follow the Board’s standard public agenda process, including opportunities for public comment. Additional agenda items will address routine county business. Public session begins at 12 PM.
More details are available through the County’s official agenda posting. Members of the public planning to attend are advised to arrive early, as seating may be limited.
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