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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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) ...

By Bob Labozetta (UC Master Gardener, Mariposa) Starting plants from seeds can save you money, give you the option of trying interesting varieties, and bring you closer to Mother Nature’s methods of propagation. Different seeds have different germination rates, so refer to seed catalog or seed packet directions to determine when and how to start your seeds. Visit http://cemariposa.ucanr.edu/Master_Gardener/ for ...

The Red Carpet Premiere of the Locally made film “The Girl on the Mountain” will be held at Yosemite Cinema on March 13th at 7pm. OAKHURST – Local director, Matt Sconce, who shot the entire movie in Madera County along with the child lead who is played by local talent Makenzie Sconce took place in areas surrounding Oakhurst and the ...

Help Promote Safety by Planting the Right Tree in the Right Place as Part of California Arbor Week  SAN FRANCISCO – PG&E offers resources for  California Arbor Week, March 7-14, for the whole family. Planting the right tree in the right location helps promote fire safety, natural gas safety, reduces power outages and ensures beauty for years to come. That’s ...

OAKHURST — This week it’s all about the critters, as Eastern Madera County SPCA holds a benefit concert to bring in funds needed to finish up the state-of-the-art shelter, getting so close to opening. Of course there are other events taking place, as well, so take a look, make your plans and get out there! ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 31 Yosemite ...

Tuesday March 8th, is the 35th Annual Kids Day Benefiting Valley Children’s Hospital MADERA –  Protecting the health and well-being of our 8,000 volunteers – and the tens of thousands of donors – continues to be Valley Children’s top priority. So for the third year in a row, Kids Day will be a digital event. Since 1988, Kids Day has ...

North Fork Elementary and Rivergold Elementary win the Inaugural Madera County Battle of the Books. MADERA COUNTY – The Courageous Cougars from North Fork Elementary School won the first ever Battle of the Books 3rd-4th grade competition and the Golden Books from Rivergold Elementary was named champion for the 5th-6th grade competition. The inaugural event saw three schools, five teams, ...