MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Get out your dancing shoes, everyone, because there’s going to be music happening all over the mountains this weekend! Just take a look at what’s going on! Karaoke Thursday at The Pines Bar Date & Time: Thursday, May 18, 2023, from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. The Pines Bar is located to the right from the Pines ...

BASS LAKE — The Bass Lake Lion’s Club and the Antique & Classic Boat Society present the 31st Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show at Miller’s Landing at Bass Lake! Boats from all over the state will be competing for “Best of Show.” Come, enjoy, and cast your vote! Date & Time: Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ...

BASS LAKE—The Madera County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is reporting that on Saturday, May 6th, 2023, shortly before 4pm, the MCSO Communications Center received an emergency call regarding a gunshot wound victim at a location in the area of Road 222 and Road 274 in Bass Lake. It was reported an adult male had been shot and was actively bleeding. Deputies responded ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — It’s that time of year again. Time to show our moms just how much we appreciate all she’s done for us! This year, take her out to delicious buffet, brunch, or dinner. There are still plenty of options left, but don’t wait. Make your reservations today!   Mother’s Day Brunch At Ducey’s Date & Time: Sunday, May ...

BASS LAKE — The race itself may be sold out, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t come out to Bass Lake to cheer on your favorite athletes as they compete in the 8th Annual Yosemite Half Marathon. And let’s not forget about the awesome after-party at South Gate Brewing Company, where the chefs will be cooking up some delicious ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — The 2023 National Day of Prayer theme is “Pray Fervently in Righteousness” from James 5:16b: “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” The National Day of Prayer has been celebrated annually in Eastern Madera County, at different churches, outdoor locations and in homes and was even live streamed during Covid. This year, there will ...

Lani Lee Marshall December 25, 1944 – February 22, 2023 Lani Lee Marshall was born December 25, 1944, in Loma Linda, California. She passed away on February 22, 2023, in Oakhurst, California, due to lung cancer. Lani moved to the mountain community about 40 years ago and worked at every restaurant venue in Bass Lake, as well as a lot ...

Please note: The former dates of this event were May 7th & 8th. BASS LAKE — Get out your fishing poles, everyone! It’s that time of year again! The 42nd Annual Fishing Derby will provide heaps of fun for the entire family, and hopefully a few lucky anglers will catch all (or at least one) of the special grand prize ...

BASS LAKE — The Madera County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is reporting a possible drowning victim in Bass Lake. UPDATE Tuesday, 4.25.2023, 5:30pm With heavy hearts, we confirm the victim has been recovered from the water. His identity will not be released at this time. Our condolences go out to his family, friends, and loved ones. We would also like to ...

Article written by Laurie Waskin of the Reel Cowboys. Special thanks to Kathryn Ellis, Chairperson of the North Fork History Group, for additional information. NORTH FORK — “North Fork” – the evocative name bestowed upon this idyllic 19th century town may sound familiar to western enthusiasts, along with an assumption the locale could have been coined by screenwriters similar to The ...