Home » Community (page 140)

Community

Daylight Saving Time Begins

Daylight Saving Time: Turn your clocks forward and test your smoke alarms CENTRAL VALLEY — Daylight saving time begins this Sunday, March 13, and the American Red Cross of Central California reminds everyone to TURN your clocks forward one hour and TEST your smoke alarms. Did you know working smoke alarms can cut the risk of dying in a home fire ...

Read More »

Recipe of the Week: A Celebratory Passover Dessert

Image of a plate of macaroons.

When celebrating with family, there is nearly nothing better than passing a light and sweet dessert around the table. Simple to make and easy to eat, this sweet dessert is a crowd favorite. With a fresh kick of lemon zest and crunch of shredded coconut, they are a bite-sized, delicious way to end your meal. They take little to no ...

Read More »

Ask the DMV – Online Services

Take Care of Your DMV Business the Safest and Fastest Way: Online SACRAMENTO – Did you know that most things you need to accomplish at the DMV can be done online? The DMV is encouraging Californians to access its expanded online services portal amid the surge of the omicron variant of COVID-19. In addition to providing more services online, the ...

Read More »

Traffic Advisory: State Route 49

Traffic Advisory: One-Way Traffic Control – Delays Expected on State Routes 49, 132, and 140 MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various operations on State Routes 49, 132, and 140 next week in Mariposa County. Route 49 • One-way traffic control from Allred Road to Varain Road for tree work from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 ...

Read More »

Yosemite Fire????Prescribed Burning Notice

Fire crews are planning on burning in Yosemite Valley beginning Monday, March 14, 2022. YOSEMITE –  As conditions allow, burning operations will be conducted along Northside Drive near Eagle Creek toward Woski Pond. A portion of the Yosemite Valley Loop Trail may need to be closed. Smoke will be visible along the road (including Southside Drive) and there are no ...

Read More »

Ask The DMV – Car Registration Renewal

Ask the DMV – Renew your car registration and more through the CA DMV’s online services  Did you know that car sales commonly peak between the months of February and April? That means there is an increase in registration renewals during those months. To avoid crowds in the DMV offices online services are a convenient option. From renewing vehicle registration to changing your ...

Read More »

Fresno State, Chaffee Zoo Celebrate

Fresno State, Chaffee Zoo Celebrate Expanded Partnership Opportunities FRESNO – To signal a strengthening of ties between multiple Fresno State academic departments and Fresno Chaffee Zoo, leaders of both organizations signed a memorandum of understanding March 4 near the African Adventure exhibit. “Today’s event formalizes our expanded partnership with Fresno Chaffee Zoo. Our partnership with this world-class zoo is exciting ...

Read More »

Wildfire Wednesday-Vital Documents-Part 5

This is the fifth 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 ...

Read More »

PG&E and General Motors Collaborate

PG&E and General Motors Collaborate on Pilot to Reimagine Use of Electric Vehicles as Backup Power Sources for Customers  SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and DETROIT, Mich. — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and General Motors (GM) today announced a breakthrough collaboration to pilot the use of GM electric vehicles (EVs) as on-demand power sources for homes in PG&E’s service area. ...

Read More »

Mariposa Pedestrian Safety Project Update

Textured Concrete Crosswalk Construction Will be Transferred to Repaving Project MARIPOSA – The textured concrete crosswalk construction that was to take place in 2022 will be transferred to the re-paving project scheduled in 2023 on Route 140 in Mariposa County. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will complete construction of a pedestrian ramp that meets Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) ...

Read More »
Sierra News Online

Sierra News Online