BASS LAKE – The Bass Lake Chamber of Commerce received word on Tuesday that the 4th of July fireworks show permit will not be issued this year due to the increased fire danger. “The Board feels that it is extremely important not to put our forests and neighbors at risk during this unusually dry season, but also appreciates the community ...

BASS LAKE – Preparations are underway and registrations are currently being accepted for the 5th annual Bass Lake Classic Triathlon. The Bass Lake venue creates a picturesque triathlon rivaled by few. Triathletes are treated to a swim in clear mountain waters, followed by a challenging and beautiful ride around the lake and through the Sierra National Forest to finish with ...

NORTH FORK – Janet Wheeler has been chosen as Citizen of the Year for 2014, and was honored at a dinner on Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Town Hall. Janet is a Real Estate Broker at Century 21 Ditton Realty in North Fork, has been a leader in the community for many years, and has a reputation for being honest ...

NORTH FORK – The North Fork Boosters are hosting their annual Citizen of the Year Dinner this Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Town Hall. Last year’s winner, Mark Logee, along with wife Kathy, will be orchestrating a pasta dinner with a salad bar featuring greens from the Kern Family Farm. Hansel Kern was the 2012 Citizen of the Year, and ...

BASS LAKE – The woman killed in a single vehicle accident sometime before noon on Saturday, Dec. 6, has been identified as 19-year-old Melana Gaylene Allen of Fresno. The accident happened on Road 274 near Fawn Point Lane, when the Jeep Allen was driving left the roadway and rolled down the steep embankment. The California Highway Patrol is investigating. An ...

BASS LAKE – A single vehicle accident on Road 274 near Fawn Point has claimed the life of a Fresno resident. At 11:46 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, a bicyclist riding west on Road 274 spotted an overturned Jeep about 100 feet down the embankment on the north side of the road. CHP, Cal Fire, and Sheriff’s Deputies responded to ...

BASS LAKE – Road 274 is closed near the Courthouse at Bass Lake due to a suspicious package left near the building, according to CHP. Eastbound traffic is being diverted at Road 222. It is not clear where westbound traffic is being detoured, but taking Road 432 from the Pines will take motorists around the closure. There is no estimated ...

BASS LAKE – Kick off the holiday season this Saturday, Nov. 29, with the 23rd Annual Bass Lake Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights, and the Coarsegold Community Tree Lighting. The celebration begins at Bass Lake 5 p.m., and everyone is encouraged to be at The Pines Village by 6 p.m. as dozens of floats take part in the ...

BASS LAKE – It was a perfect morning for the 27th Smokey Bear Run/Walk on the beautiful shores of Bass Lake last Saturday, with cooler temperatures and a nice cloud cover. There were 532 registered participants, from tiny athletes as young as age 2, to the most seasoned – a 79-year-old entrant from Madera. As racers gathered to register and ...

BASS LAKE – On the lookout for something handsome with lots of muscle? Head to The Pines Resort this Saturday, Sept. 27, when the Western Regional Pontiacs of Central California car club is in town. Their classy and classic cars will be on display and free to view all day, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., along with vendor booths, ...