With the drop in temperatures, we here at PG&E know that many of our customers will be turning their heaters back on. We also know that increases in gas commodity prices have caused increases in energy costs this year. PG&E customers pay what we pay for natural gas, but the commodity prices have increased 90% this year compared to last ...

This is the third in a series of articles SNO will be doing called “Wildfire Wednesday.” To begin, there will be 8 articles presenting “The 12 Step Guide to Help Plan in Advance for Evacuation.” This guide was put together by Katie Hepler and the members of the California Fire Support Group on Facebook. The California Fire Support Group is ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch for the San Joaquin Valley for sub-freezing low temperatures Tuesday night, Wednesday night, and Thursday night. The County of Madera, the City of Madera, and the City of Chowchilla have established the following locations as Warming Centers during times of extreme winter cold. The Centers will be open ...

OAKHURST — Will we or won’t we? As this is written, there is a chance of white stuff falling from the sky this week. Nevertheless, there are indoor and outdoor events to keep us busy, per the Visit Yosemite | Madera County website. Get your Yosemite visits in now while the crowds are (usually) few because starting May 20, 2022, ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Do you remember the last time we had any measurable rain or snow in our area? It was near the end of December. In fact, The National Weather Service Climate Data shows that the last time Fresno received any precipitation was December 29, 2021. For the past seven weeks, most of California has been experiencing a warm, ...

This is the second in a series of articles SNO will be doing called “Wildfire Wednesday.” To begin, there will be 8 articles presenting “The 12 Step Guide to Help Plan in Advance for Evacuation.” This guide was put together by Katie Hepler and the members of the California Fire Support Group on Facebook. The California Fire Support Group is “intended ...

CAL FIRE NOW ACCEPTING WILDFIRE RESILIENCE BLOCK GRANT APPLICATIONS $10 million in funding available to support private forestland owners SACRAMENTO – CAL FIRE is announcing up to $10 million in funding available for Wildfire Resilience Block Grants. Funding to support private forestland owners is provided through the Budget Act of 2021 and supports California’s goals of improved forest health, resilience ...

OAKHURST — Just as you’re recovering from Valentine’s Day comes another week chock-full of activities and adventures. Scroll down to find ways to fill your week with fun, food, and movement. Yoga, art, music… and a mixer. And even the faintest chance of rain and snow. Fingers crossed. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Kids Art Classes 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Oakhurst ...

COARSEGOLD — TK & Kindergarten enrollment starts March 7, 2022. Enrollment can be completed online or you can pick up a packet in the Rivergold School office from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. If enrollment is completed online the registrar will call and request you come to the office to provide additional information not included in the online enrollment. Parents ...

Mountain Communities –  With  Valentine’s Day festivities taking place next week, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) reminds customers that nothing puts a damper on a romantic evening faster than a widespread power outage.  If your holiday celebration includes metallic balloons, make sure they are securely tied with a weight to keep them from floating away. Metallic balloons that contact ...