MARIPOSA & MERCED COUNTIES — Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, two search warrants were served by the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Department in Merced County in relation to a smash-and-grab burglary that had taken place the day before. One of the search warrants was served in Planada and the other in Le Grand, both in Merced County. As a result, Jesus Moreno ...

By Sal Maccarone History would prove that 1927 was a great year for the opening of hotels! While the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park was being built, another future icon was also breaking ground some 2500 miles to the west. Thanks to the Matson Ship Lines, who had just started providing steamer travel from California to Honolulu, there would ...

Oakhurst – George was born in Modesto, CA to Jess Stillman and Doris Stillman Moody on April 3, 1945.  He went into the arms of his Lord, Jesus Christ, on October 3, 2021, in Medford, OR, surrounded by his family. He grew up in Fresno, CA after living in Modesto and Eugene, OR for a short time. He graduated from ...

Planning a delicious and romantic date night doesn’t have to take you any further than your own kitchen. You don’t have to be an accomplished chef to set the table for romance, but you can take inspiration from simple, quality Italian dishes to celebrate the link between food and love. As these recipes show, a romantic meal can be ready ...

A message from Richard Westfall. Hi Friends, I recently pulled papers to run for Mariposa County District 3 Supervisor. Unfortunately, due to a few health issues and many commitments I have decided not to run for office at this time. As you know, I am descended from several of Mariposa County and California’s founding families. I have a strong connection ...

OAKHURST — Could our local venues have squeezed anything more into Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday? If you’ve a mind to celebrate Valentine’s Day (or weekend), you have plenty of places to be able to do that in style. Make your plans now because most of these places will require reservations in place before the event. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Narrow ...

Oakhurst – Jack Becker is many things. He’s a Marine through and through. He served during World War II although he saw no action. That changed with the Korean War and the Battle of Chosin in Korea, making him one of the Chosin Frozen. Before his departure from the Oakhurst area, he belonged to Marine Corps League 1121 and loved ...

FRESNO STATE — After nearly seven years as Fresno State’s bodacious live mascot, Victor E. Bulldog III is preparing to pass the collar. The English bulldog will embark on his “Victor E. Lap” farewell tour beginning this spring in celebration of many years of memories with the Red Wave. Victor E. Bulldog IV will be introduced in fall 2022, and ...

MADERA COUNTY — On Feb. 2, 2022, the Merced Communications Center (MCC) received a call reporting a motor vehicle accident on State Route 41 just south of Road 406 in Madera County. A vehicle was reportedly overturned off the roadway and California Highway Patrol Madera area units were dispatched to investigate and establish incident command. According to the Report of ...

FRESNO — Fresno State faculty, staff and students will partner with industry supporters to host over 20 presentations from Tuesday to Thursday, Feb. 8 to 10, at the 54th Annual World Ag Expo at the International Agri-Center, located at 4500 South Laspina Street, in Tulare. More than 100,000 people from around the world and nearly all 50 states visit the ...