COARSEGOLD – Nearly a year after its closure following an armed incident that led to 15 arrests and a closure order from a federal court, Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino is expected to reopen in the next few weeks, according to new Chief Operating Officer Christian Goode. While no specific date has been announced for reopening, Goode says some employees ...

BASS LAKE – District 5 Supervisor Tom Wheeler will hold the next in his series of Town Hall meetings on Thursday, Aug. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pines Resort on Bass Lake. Cal Fire Battalion Chief Troy Cheek will be one of the featured speakers, along with Firewise Coordinator Roger Maybee. This is a good chance for ...

COARSEGOLD – The public is invited to a town hall meeting with Congressman Tom McClintock on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. The event takes place in the Yosemite Lakes Park Clubhouse, located at 30250 Yosemite Springs Parkway. The Congressman welcomes conversation related to issues including the drought, healthcare, legislation, and whatever other locally relevant topics people want to talk ...

COARSEGOLD – Sheriff’s deputies responded to a commercial alarm that turned out to be an attempted burglary last night in Yosemite Lakes Park. Law enforcement is looking for a man who attempted to break into a building at the YLP Business Center on Corral Drive between 6 and 7 p.m. on Tuesday. The suspect was wearing a yellow shirt with ...

MADERA COUNTY – Following are details from the Madera County Sheriff’s Office of reports taken locally during the week of Monday, Aug. 10 through Sunday, Aug 16, 2015. Oakhurst Arrest A deputy was on patrol in the Oakhurst area on Monday, Aug. 10 at 8:16 a.m. when he spotted a subject who was wanted by probation. The deputy arrested the ...

Laces were tied, backpacks were zipped, lunches were packed and perhaps even some tears were shed as mountain area residents got kids ready to return to school today, Monday, Aug. 17. Many noted on social media that it was a cruel coincidence Starbucks in Oakhurst is closed this week for a remodel. Undaunted, the community united and carried on despite ...

COUNTY – With summer temperatures hitting three digits, it’s a good time to remember that the County of Madera has established the following locations as Cooling Centers during times of extreme summer heat. Be sure to call ahead for confirmation on availability. The Centers will be open the days and times of the week as indicated on the list below. ...

OAKHURST – Sierra Tel has announced that the Keynote Speaker for the 2015 Patriot Day Remembrance Event will be Lieutenant Colonel David Hall of Coarsegold. LTC Hall is the current Executive Officer for the 40th Combat Aviation Brigade of the California Army National Guard. LTC Hall graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in June 1995. Upon ...

OAKHURST – Celebrating artists and artisans, fostering art education, bringing locals and visitors together for a weekend experience unlike any other in the region: these are the days of Sierra Art Trails open studio tour. Now in its 13th year, Sierra Art Trails (SAT) is set for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 2, 3 and 4, from 10 a.m. to ...

Looking for information on Yosemite High School, part of Yosemite Unified School District? Here’s the district calendar and some convenient links for students and parents. Yosemite Unified School District Yosemite High School website YHS on Facebook YHS Forms including meds, school map, enrollment package, student-parent handbook, and athletic package. Staff Directory Course Description Book YHS International Baccalaureate  International Baccalaureate Parent ...