MOUNTAIN AREA — Gail Hawksworth of MySham has announced the dates for puppy socialization and training classes, and basic dog training, for the new year. Contact Gail directly at the number listed below for location and additional information. Training dates for 2019 Group Classes  New Location: STEVE’S PET SHOP AND CORNER FEED for group classes Puppy Socialization/Training Classes and Basic Dog Training ...

MADERA COUNTY – It will soon cost more to have your trash collected or to take your household trash to the North Fork Transfer Station. On Aug. 21, the Board of Supervisors, upon the recommendation of County staff, voted unanimously to increase the tipping fees at the landfill from $40 to $55 per ton as of Oct. 1. “Without the ...

MADERA COUNTY – Following are details from the Madera County Sheriff’s Office of reports taken locally from Monday, Aug. 27, to Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018. Bass Lake sunken vessel On Monday, Aug. 27 at 3:30 p.m. a deputy was dispatched to a report of a sunken vessel in a docking slip on Bass Lake. The appropriate state agencies were notified. ...

OAKHURST – Registration is now open for the mountain area’s youth triathlon as the sixth annual Bass Lake MY*Tri returns on Saturday, Sept. 8. This super-fun triathlon is open to kids ages 5 – 17. Hosted by Miller’s Landing Resort on beautiful Bass Lake, just miles from Yosemite National Park, MY*Tri offers the perfect outdoor mountain venue and challenging courses for ...

BASS LAKE – The Madera County Sheriff’s Office has released more details of a fatal boating accident on Bass Lake yesterday. On Monday, Sept. 3, just after 3 p.m., the Madera County Sheriff’s Office received a call for service regarding the accident. According to witness statements, a privately owned ski boat was pulling two individuals on an inflatable tube. While ...

BASS LAKE – The young girl killed on Bass Lake yesterday was run over by a boat while tubing, witnesses tell Christina Fan of ABC30 Action News. “They just ran her over, they just ran her over. We had the orange flag and they just ran her over. Someone please call 911, someone please help her,” said Mike Martinez, describing ...

BASS LAKE – A 7-year-old child is dead and a 32-year-old man is hospitalized after a boating accident today at Bass Lake. At about 3:08 p.m., the Madera County Sheriff’s Office received a call for service in the area of The Pines Resort marina regarding a boating accident on the lake. Deputies responded along with EMS and located two victims, ...

BASS LAKE – An early-morning fire has destroyed a rental home and garage and damaged a third structure on the north shore of Bass Lake. Just after 1:30 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to reports of a fire in a home in the 53700 block of Road 432. The first unit at scene reported one structure fully involved and a detached ...

BASS LAKE — The Bass Lake Live Summer Concert Series closes out its season at The Pines Resort with the sounds of Motel Drive. On Friday, Aug. 31, Motel Drive takes over the Bass Lake Live Stage from 7 – 10 p.m. Billed as rock and Americana (roots rock, rockabilly, country influenced rock and roll), doors open for the show at ...

MADERA COUNTY – Following are details from the Madera County Sheriff’s Office of reports taken locally from Monday, Aug. 20, to Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. Oakhurst missing person On Monday, Aug. 20 at 2 a.m. a deputy was dispatched to a residence located within the 38000 block of Wortham Road regarding a report of a missing adult. The missing adult ...