FRESNO — Fresno State freshman Tyler Jones looks to continue the Bulldoggers club rodeo team’s tradition at the College National Finals Rodeo when he competes in team roping in the header position at this year’s event, June 11 to June 17 in Casper, Wyoming. Jones, an agricultural business major, earned his bid thanks to a third-place region ranking based on his ...

COARSEGOLD — For the 16th year, Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino has been named Best Casino by the Fresno Bee’s Best of Central California’s People’s Choice Awards. The resort also took home the highest honors in a multitude of categories including Best Hotel and Lodging, Best Steakhouse, Best Italian Restaurant, Best Sushi Restaurant and Best Place to Work in addition ...

AHWAHNEE — Returning to Coolwater Ranch, Tony Furtado will bring his Americana music par excellence back to Coolwater. Passes are available now at The Cat’s Meow and at Mountain Feed & Nursery. Soft drinks, coffee and light fair are available at no charge. This will be another awesome Coolwater concert, so don’t miss it! We’ll see you there! Date & ...

OAKHURST — If you play, or are interesting in playing conga, bongos, djelbe, handpan, steel tongue, remo, Native American, daf, cajon, tabla, bodhran, pederio, bendir, Tambourine, or even on of your own creations, then visit the Oakhurst Hand Drum Club (OHDC). They will be meeting in the patio area between Pizza Factory and The Cool Bean Cafe in Oakhurst. Date & ...

SHAVER LAKE — Break out your hiking boots, everyone! Jim Gregory, a fourth-generation cabin owner at Camp Sierra, will be leading the parade from Camp Sierra to Big Creek Canyon along the Potholes Trail. The hike starts at the parking area of Camp Sierra and to the right of Abednego Cabin. The trail meanders down to the bottom of the ...

AHWAHNEE–The California Highway Patrol is reporting a traffic collision has occurred on Highway 49 near Covey Court. Injuries are unknown at this time and a tow truck is enroute. There is some lane blockage and traffic is being affected. Please avoid the area if possible. We will update this article when new information is available.

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Get out your dancing shoes cause it’s time to party! There’s live music (and lots of great food and drink) happening all over the mountain this weekend! Just take a look at what’s coming up on the musical horizon! Music on the Green Presents The T-Hawks and Scott Patrick On Friday, June 16, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., ...

BASS LAKE — Bring your boat or your float for the the season’s first “Movie on the Water” at Miller’s Landing Resort! The first movie of the season will be “Hook” starring Robin Williams and Dustin Hoffman. Movie will start just before dusk (approximately 8:30 p.m.). Click here for more information on the Summer events at Miller’s Landing Resort. Date & ...

BASS LAKE — The Oakhurst Chamber of Commerce will present a Women in Business luncheon tomorrow at Ducey’s Bar & Grill to discuss wildfire preparation. This luncheon will feature Ashley Nebeker Burns of the Eastern Madera County Fire Safe Council as guest speaker. Date & Time: Tuesday, June 13, 2023, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Meal Selections Ducey’s Salad, with ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY– The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic controls this week on State Route 49 (SR-49), and SR-140: State Route 49 • Between Tiptop-Usana Road and Hirsch/Woodland Road for tree work, beginning Monday, June 12, through Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. • Between Brooks Road and Streeter Mountain Road ...