OAKHURST– Yup, an extra day this week because Valentine’s Day had the audacity to fall on a Monday. But no matter the holiday, there’s plenty to keep you entertained throughout the week. Enjoy the lingering sunshine, and let’s pray for rain. Happy Valentine’s Week, everyone. Get out and enjoy the beauty surrounding us. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7 In the Footsteps of ...

OAKHURST — Could our local venues have squeezed anything more into Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday? If you’ve a mind to celebrate Valentine’s Day (or weekend), you have plenty of places to be able to do that in style. Make your plans now because most of these places will require reservations in place before the event. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Narrow ...

Oakhurst – Jack Becker is many things. He’s a Marine through and through. He served during World War II although he saw no action. That changed with the Korean War and the Battle of Chosin in Korea, making him one of the Chosin Frozen. Before his departure from the Oakhurst area, he belonged to Marine Corps League 1121 and loved ...

OAKHURST — On Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, a structure fire was reported at the Creekside Apartments, located at 49484 Road 426, in Oakhurst. As stated in a previous article, a family of four was displaced. There was much damage to their apartment and personal belongings. The family was being helped by the American Red Cross, who has provided them with ...

OAKHURST–The California Highway Patrol in conjunction with VFW Post #8743 offers the second of two senior driving classes, called Age Well, Drive Smart, on Saturday, February 5. A few slots remain for signups. To get your name on the list, contact VFW Post Commander Maryann Enciso at 559/676-6848.  The class is free, but reservations must be made no later than ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Yes, it’s the dreaded word wildfires. I’m sure it feels like the wrong time of year to be talking about wildfires for many people, but for me, it’s a year-round conversation as a reporter for our Mountain Communities. One of my responsibilities is to monitor and report on wildfires and emergencies on social media. Many in our ...

George Waldemar Oja 1924 – 2022 George Waldemar Oja passed away on January 18, 2022, after a short illness. He was born in rural Maine on February 17, 1924, to Finnish immigrants Valentin and Tynne Oja. It was a difficult childhood. The family dealt with continuing poverty, losing their home and all their belongings to a fire when George was ...

Puppy Socialization Training Classes | Basic Dog Training | Fun Agility Therapy Dog International | Canine Good Citizen | Private Lessons available year-round Call now 559-658-7122  to pre-register for classes! Puppy Socialization Training Classes | Basic Dog Training | Care Puppy Training & Socialization  Orientation & Enrollment August 31, 2022, Wednesday, 5:30 pm For 5 weeks Basic I Training & Socialization   ...

HANFORD — The National Weather Service Hanford Office has issued a Wind Advisory and High Wind Warning for areas of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Yosemite National Park and the surrounding foothills beginning Friday morning and continuing until Saturday afternoon. This has people’s attention considering it was one year ago almost to the day that our communities experienced a highly destructive Mono Wind ...

OAKHURST–It’s going to be an awesome week. Temperatures in the 50’s and 60’s, mostly clear skies, a free-admission day to Yosemite National Park as well as a whole host of activities to feed mind, body and spirit. Enjoy the week. Be sure to check on events listed to make sure they will take place. A number of events are being ...