A message from the National Forest Service:  MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — As we mentioned in our February 2022 newsletter, we are in the process of finalizing the revised Sequoia and Sierra forest plans, environmental impact statement, and draft records of decision. Today we are sharing an update on Wild and Scenic River Eligibility Studies as well as an overview of how ...

The reception for these great exhibitions happens on Friday, March 25, 2022. Click here for details! Meet these two exhibiting artists at the Artist/Curator Talks and the exhibition reception. Chester Arnold will be speaking during the artist talks. You can preorder a signed catalog for the exhibition “Reports to the Contrary” in the museum store and meet the artist in ...

The Fresno State Pre-Veterinary Club will host its annual dog vaccination and microchip clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, March 19, in the campus animal science pavilion (east corner of Woodrow and Portals avenues). Students will administer rabies vaccines for $10 and DHPP vaccines (distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza and parvovirus) for $15. Microchips for dogs are available for $25, ...

MADERA – Deputy District Attorney Katherine Rigby formally filed her paperwork to run for Madera County Superior Court Judge in the June 7 primary.  Rigby was honored to have 8 of the Madera County Superior Court Judges present with her showing their support when she filed. Rigby is a fourth generation Maderan and grew up here since birth.  After attending ...

AHWAHNEE – The Friends of The Ahwahnee Hills Regional Park wish to announce the retirement of longtime President, Fern Facchino. For Fern’s many years of service we extend our gratitude and admiration and wish her well. To help with a smooth transition, Senior Director Tony Ward will be stepping in as Interim President. Tony’s founding of the Park in 2006, ...

Citizens Committee Working Hard on Passage of Measure O MARIPOSA – The Citizens to Save the Hospital Committee kicked off their campaign a few weeks ago and is working diligently on passage of Measure O for the June ballot. “Measure O will provide funding for building a new hospital, as required by state law. Without its passage the John C. ...

Traffic Advisory: 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 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March ...

OAKHURST — The world premiere of the AACT NewPlayFest winning play, the Café Mocha Murders, written by Deanna Strasse, takes place at the Golden Chain Theatre on Friday, March 25, 2022, with a run at the theatre through April 10, 2022. Tickets are available here, or by calling the box office at 559-683-7112. The American Association of Community Theatre (AACT) ...

Submitted by Alistair King, Coarsegold 4-H Club Reporter OAKHURST – Join the Coarsegold 4H for Favorite Foods Day at the Fresno Flats Historical Village, March 26th, 2022 at 10am. It is time to brush up your cooking skills, whip up some desserts, and work on the art of table settings mastery then bring them all up on the Favorite Foods ...

Loving and beloved in life, Emil James Paul has joined his wife Bettie in Heaven to continue their forty richly blessed years here on Earth. He leaves behind godson Sean Hickman and his family; children Cynthia Oliphant (Joe), Donna Mattern (Bill), Karen Lopez (Mark), Craig Brewster (Carol), and Ron Brewster (Laura); also seven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and many friends. The ...