O’NEALS–The tiny town of O’Neals has had a post office since 1887. The town area of approximately 500 citizens is home to Spring Valley Elementary School, Minarets High School, including 2 Charter schools and Ponderosa Telephone.  Westbrook Wine Farm (a lovely boutique wine farm) and a handful of home businesses also call O’neals home. The local office for J. S. ...

COARSEGOLD — Yosemite Drug, a family-owned pharmacy in Coarsegold, has announced it will shut its doors for good. Thus, marking the end of its service to community since the opening in 2019. The pharmacy has been a crucial healthcare provider in the rural town, offering a wide range of services including vaccinations, COVID-19 testing, and medication compounding. Financial Challenges Prompt ...

OAKHURST—Sierra Tel’s roots date back to 1895, and it employs approximately 130 people. Our serving area consists of 775 square miles in Eastern Madera County and the southern region of Mariposa County. Ninety-nine percent of our infrastructure is buried in conduit underground, which drastically reduces the network’s susceptibility to fires and outages. Our first fiber optic cable was placed into ...

NORTH FORK — Rebelz Coffee is a gathering place that brings locals, adventurers, and travelers together in the heart of the Sierra Nevada foothills, less than an hour from Yosemite National Park. Owned by 20-year-old Rylee Rebel Zukovsky, a North Fork native, the shop reflects her passion for exceptional drinks, meaningful connections, and creating a welcoming space. The Journey to ...

OAKHURST — Chris and Tara Gallen, a husband-and-wife electrical team serving California’s mountain communities, has steadily gained a reputation for skill, dedication, and customer-focused work. Recently welcomed as new members of the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce, Gallen Electric has become a valued part of the local community. A Journey of Experience & Skill Starting in Bakersfield in 2005, this ...

OAKHURST — After 41 years of serving the community, Fullmer’s Appliance Repair has officially sold its business to Appliance Service Plus. Thus, this marks the end of an era for the family-owned company, which was established in 1983 by Lynn and Christy Fullmer, along with Guy and Ila Fullmer. Over the years, three generations of the Fullmer family have contributed ...

COARSEGOLD–The Coarsegold Rodeo Grounds is extending an invitation to local businesses to participate in their upcoming Coarsegold Cowboy Christmas event. The event will take place on December 6th, 7th, 13th, and 14th. This festive occasion is designed to bring the community together and spread Christmas cheer through various engaging activities. This includes a walk-around Christmas light show across the grounds. ...

OAKHURST—Please join the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce (OACC) for the first Women in Business luncheon of 2024. Learn what’s been happening at the chamber and take the opportunity to network with fellow business owners and staff. The speaker for the event will be OACC Executive Director Adam Olivares, updating members, potential members and guests about chamber happenings. This is ...

What makes us fall in love with a place? In truth, it could be many factors: Friendly people Vital businesses Mouthwatering restaurants Inviting shops Local entertainment Here in the mountain area of Madera County, we have them all plus more. One of the most intriguing features of a community often consists of its art on display. We are touched by ...

NORTH FORK—Most people who have visited the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway enjoy its peace, unlike the national park to the north.  Likely they consider it an island of tranquility in the midst of a busy world. Noma Resort strives to be part of that serenity. A Partnership of Brothers That’s how the three Leyva brothers (of six total) who partner ...

OARSEGOLD—When the call came to visit the Nature of Wildworks (NOWW), the date was supposed to be an interview with Rocket and Galaxy the Raccoons. They are two of the newest residents of the wildlife care facility located on ten acres in Coarsegold. That didn’t happen. Rocket and Galaxy were too busy wrestling with each other and scampering all over ...