OAKHURST — In just two hours, teen drivers can learn enough to save a life by using safer practices behind the wheel. Newly-licensed or soon-to-be-licensed teenage drivers between 14-19, and a parent or guardian, are invited to participate in a free two-hour Start Smart interactive safe driving awareness class scheduled at the Oakhurst Branch Library. From 10 a.m. to noon ...

OAKHURST — The Oakhurst Branch Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Summer Reading Program starts Wednesday, June 15 and continues on Wednesdays through July 27. The program takes place in the library community room from 10 – 11 a.m. for kids ages 4 through 4th grade, and from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. for kids in grades 5 – 12. On the docket ...

BASS LAKE — It’s time to register for the Smokey Bear Run / Walk, returning to the shores of beautiful Bass Lake on Saturday, Sept. 24. This year’s Race Chairman, Sheriff Jay Varney, invites all runners and walkers to join in the celebration of the 29th running of this popular event. This year’s proceeds will benefit Cal Fire and the ...

OAKHURST — Launched by NASA in 2011, spacecraft Juno arrived at its target, Jupiter, on Wednesday, July 6. During July, the spacecraft will perform an orbit insertion burn to slow it down enough to be captured in the planet’s orbit. When the mission concludes in 2018, it will have completed 37 informational gathering orbits of the planet. These facts and ...

COUNTY — Some people may have questions about the Austin Quarry, currently proposed for the southwest corner of Highway 41 and Road 145. If so, here’s an opportunity to get answers straight from the source. The public is invited to meet face-to-face with representatives of Vulcan Materials and the Austin Quarry, who invite the public to an informational open house on Wednesday, ...

CALIFORNIA — While the Broken Fire in Coarsegold is 100 percent contained, there are over 3,600 firefighters battling 10 major wildfires across California. Mild temperatures have given firefighters the opportunity to gain the upper hand on containing five large fires over the past couple of days. Temperatures will continue to remain below normal, but high winds and low humidity is ...

OAKHURST — Do you have a new business, or plan to start one? If so, you may want to attend a free workshop sponsored by the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce. The meeting will address various resources available to businesses, including the 2016 Basic Sales and Use Tax seminars and Online Filing Clinics available through the California State Board of Equalization. The ...

OAKHURST — In a show of love and support for the family of Ruby Alvarez, a kid-friendly fundraiser is planned at Oakhurst Community Park on Saturday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to bring a blanket and enjoy an afternoon on the grass and playing on the swings, with live music and entertainment, food booths, a silent ...

OAKHURST — Great news for book lovers and anyone who knows the charm and versatility of Branches Books and Gifts. Soon, it’s getting bigger. Branches will be moving to a 1,500 square-foot storefront in the Vons Shopping Center on Thursday, Sept. 1, next to Big Kahuna Yogurt and North Shore clothing. Branches is currently located in the Junction Plaza Center ...

This is a photo of the recently restored wooden part of the adobe located on the grounds of the Coarsegold Historic Museum. We know that it was originally built about 1910. It was a 2-story building but after a snow storm it collapsed and was rebuilt as a one story addition. Many families lived in the building and we are ...