OAKHURST — The iconic Sierra Art Trails, arguably the largest art event in Madera and Mariposa counties, took a hit in 2020 when virtually all scheduled events had to be canceled due to the pandemic. But this year Sierra Art Trails is back, bigger than ever in terms of opportunities to view and purchase the artwork of our talented, multifaceted ...

We’ve survived Labor Day. Now we can look forward to taking a deep breath and relaxing at some of the great venues offering activities this week. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Morning Yoga with Sarah at the Oakhurst Community Center 8:30 am to 9:30 am 39800 Road 425B, Oakhurst – Phone (559) 642-4448 Eastern-madera-recreation-parks.square.site/s/shop Evening Relaxation Yoga with Lisa at the Oakhurst ...

Fresno – At a special board meeting held August 23, 2021, State Center Community College District Trustees voted to mandate vaccines for students, employees, contractors, and visitors beginning October 15, 2021.  The District’s COVID-19 protective measures are subject to legally required exemptions for sincerely held religious beliefs and medical conditions. Originally scheduled for Friday, August 20 the meeting was rescheduled ...

MADERA COUNTY — Rebecca Martinez, County Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters, announced today that in order to be eligible to vote in the Sept. 14, 2021, California Gubernatorial Recall Election, persons must register to vote by Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. In order to be eligible to register to vote at the Sept. 14 Recall Election, you must be a United ...

Mountain Communities – Smoke impacts from wildfires in northern California and in Tuolumne and Mariposa Counties will continue as winds bring smoke into the San Joaquin Valley. The health caution will remain in effect for San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and Kern Counties until the fires are extinguished or until smoke is no longer affecting the Valley. ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct various work next week on State Routes 49 and 140. Work is scheduled to occur as follows: Route 49 • One-way traffic control from the Madera/Mariposa County Line to Varain Road In Mariposa for road striping operations from 6:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. beginning Sunday, August 1, through Friday, ...

Mort Lasnik, cake baker, cat lover, wood worker, model ship builder, stamp and coin collector, card and game player, and the Will Rogers of confections (“He never met a sweet that he did not like”), died on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at age 94. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on March 18, 1927, as the youngest of four boys and the ...

Tuesday afternoon we received confirmation that Kenneth Allen Jackson’s release has been pushed back to January 15 of 2022. This happened because of the quick response of the YLP community to our request for signatures and victim services requests. Although no reason has been given for this change it seems likely that the support of Senator Anna Caballero who assisted ...

Do you have a story to tell? Maybe it was an off-road adventure, unpredictable sighting or just a strange vibe. We are looking for your account, your words – your story. SNO is teaming up with renowned photographer Daniel Chui.  Daniel Chui’s photos will enhance the location and be the visual storyteller to your words, recount or story. “For decades ...

OAKHURST – The River Fire final at 9656 acres burned with 100% containment. Six major structures have been destroyed and six minor structures destroyed. One residences damaged and one minor structure damaged. Engine crews will continue to patrol the fire area over the next couple of days. For your safety and the safety of the first responders, please be cautious on ...