This is a pivotal time for k-12 education in California, our kids have suffered tremendous learning loss, so we need every vote for candidates that will focus academics not social agendas. I served on the Coarsegold Union School district Board for 6 years. I ran for the board because I felt that parents were not being heard by the administration, ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–The National Weather Service Hanford Office is predicting the first significant storm of the season will impact Central California Tuesday through Thursday. Heavy snow is possible in the Sierra Nevada mainly north of the Kings River above 5,000 feet, especially Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday night. Snow levels will begin at around 7,000 feet on Tuesday , before falling to ...

Bass Lake — This Saturday, October 29, 2022, The Pines Bar will be hosting its annual Halloween Party! The party will have costume contests for males, females, and couples. Winners will be announced at midnight, and winners must be present to claim their prize. Judging will be done online via Instagram polls. Live music will be provided by the ever-effervescent ...

October is a month of many traditions. Haunted houses, costume parties, trick o’ treating, pumpkin carving, and, of course, stories of ghosts and ghouls. Stories that are meant to amuse and entertain, as well as to occasionally give a fright to those who take the time to listen and believe in the superstitions. In honor of these traditions, Sierra News ...

COARSEGOLD — The 25th Annual Tarantula Festival is coming to Coarsegold on Saturday, October 29, 2022! Food! Crafts! Prizes! Fun! Free Admission! Parking is only $2.00! Contest sign-ups begin at 10:30 a.m. Festival co-hosted by the Coarsegold Chamber of Commerce.  The Tarantula Festival will be featured on Small Town Big Deal! Check out smalltownbigdeal.com for more details! Don’t forget to ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–Fall weather has finally found us and the last weekend in October is going to be full of celebrations that will kick off the holiday season. Following is a collection of the many festivals and Halloween events coming up in our mountain communities. As always our full community calendar can be viewed here and you can submit your event ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–Could it be that fall has finally arrived in our mountain communities?  The NWS Forecast Office Hanford, CA is predicting much cooler temperatures for the following 10 days starting tomorrow. There is also some indications that we might get some much needed rain! Dry weather and unseasonably warm temperatures will continue today due to high pressure over the area. ...

Article submitted by Tigerlily King, Coarsegold 4-H Club Reporter The new 4-H year kicked off with a blast this July! The Coarsegold 4-H Club started strong with a Beginning of the Year Party. In addition to having a great time at Manzanita Lake and eating a delicious potluck dinner, the newest club officers were elected. Tigerlily King stepped down as ...

Irmgard Schick October 19, 1930 – October 4, 2022 Irmgard was better known as Oma or Omi to most. She and her husband were the pioneers of our family. They, along with their oldest son, started their own new adventure. They moved from Germany to the United States in 1957 not knowing the language and with having only one distant ...

There’s a whole lot going on in Coarsegold and Madera County! Take a look, brought to you by the Coarsegold Chamber of Commerce! Meet the Coarsegold Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors!  President Laura Young, Vice President Elizabeth Romo, Secretary Chris Baker, Treasurer Melody Hilton, and Director Diane Boland. For more information, visit coarsegoldchamberofcommerce.com.             ...