AHWAHNEE – As residents prepare for what is sure to be a challenging fire season, knowing what firefighters need in order to defend their homes may prove invaluable. Over two days last week, the men and women tasked with that crucial job were put through their paces during training drills at Ahwahnee Hills Regional Park. Each year, crews are presented ...

Submitted by Kim Lawson, Director of PR & Media, Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau BASS LAKE – Excitement builds as athletes prepare to dive into the crystal waters of Bass Lake at 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, to kick off the first phase of the 5th Annual Bass Lake Classic Triathlon. After a competitive swim through clear mountain waters, participants ...

BASS LAKE – The Smokey Bear Run / Walk returns to Bass Lake on Saturday, Sept. 26, and now is the time to register to get the early bird discount by June 30. This is an annual event held in the transition period between summer and autumn, and this fall, organizers are celebrating the 28th year of the race.

BASS LAKE – Jennifer Moss is the speaker for this month’s meeting of mountain communities’ Women in Business (WIB). Jennifer is an author and web designer expected to expound on the subject, “Write that Book! The New Publishing Industry.” WIB is an offshoot of Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce, meeting monthly at different restaurants for about 90 minutes of networking, ...

BASS LAKE — The Bass Lake Chamber of Commerce has officially announced the opening of the 2015 Certified Farmer’s Market at the Pines Village in Bass Lake starting on Wednesday, May 13, from 4 to 7 p.m.. Organizers say this ongoing event has proven to be one of the most popular in the mountain area and has been eagerly awaited ...

BASS LAKE – Don your gloves and join your neighbors as the community prepares for the summer season with the Bass Lake Annual Spring Clean on Saturday, May 9. Volunteers are invited to gather at Recreation Point at 9 a.m. to collect bags, gloves and water for a few hours of sprucing up the lake shore.

BASS LAKE – The 25th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show will be held at Bass Lake on Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Bass Lake Lions Club, the show will feature the finest preserved and restored watercraft to be found on the West Coast.

BASS LAKE – Snag a fish during the 35th Annual Bass Lake Fishing Derby for a chance to win a portion of the $55,000 prize money swimming through the clear mountain waters on May 2 and 3. Sponsored by the Bass Lake Chamber of Commerce, this fun and competitive fishing event kicks off the summer season at the popular Bass ...

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 ...