MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–The National Weather Service Hanford Office is predicting that a series of cold storm systems will continue to bring winter weather impacts to the foothill and mountain communities across our area. These storms are expected to include blizzard like conditions in the higher elevations of Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada Mountains and snow levels down to 500 ...

SACRAMENTO — Additional California counties affected by the severe winter storms, flooding, landslide, and mudslides that took place December 27, 2022, to January 31, 2023, are now eligible to apply for funding from FEMA’s Public Assistance program. The counties include Amador, Contra Costa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Inyo, Madera, Mariposa, Napa, Nevada, San Diego, San Francisco, San Mateo, Solano, Stanislaus, ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — The Central Sierra Resiliency Fund’s Seedlings of Hope program needs volunteers for their spring seedling prepping and packing! The workday will include lifting and packing seedlings from local nurseries so they can be transported to cold storage until they are ready for spring planting. Date & Time: Wednesday, February 22, at 9:30 a.m. Lunch and water are ...

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–Officials in Yosemite National Park are reporting that a rockslide occurred in Yosemite Valley at approximately 1:30pm today, Monday, February 20th,2023. Due to the rockslide, Northside Drive and all trails are closed from Camp 4 to El Capitan Crossover. Southside Drive is open to two-way traffic; use caution. This closure includes all of the Northside firefall viewing area. ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES—The National Weather Service Hanford Office is predicting multiple rain and snow producing winter storms will impact our communities this week. They ae warning residents to expect strong wind gusts and winter weather, including up to 3 feet of snow accumulations at the lower elevations. As always, Sierra News Online will be here monitoring and reporting on these storms’ ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY —The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is scheduled to conduct the following work next week in Mariposa County: Route 49 • One-way traffic control from Tipton-Usona Road to Stumpfield Mountain Road for roadway wash out/slip out from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. • One-way traffic control from Stumpfield Mountain Road to Delong Creek for roadway ...

OAKHURST — The Mountain Amateur Radio Club, a group of local Hams that get together on the air waves, will be holding a class on becoming a licensed Amateur (Ham) Radio Operator. Now’s your chance to get your FCC license and connect with other Ham radio operators in the area. Dates & Times: Saturday, February 25, & Saturday, March 4, ...

COARSEGOLD — You are invited to attend the 2023 Coarsegold Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner & Masquerade Gala at the Blue Heron Restaurant. Date & Time: Friday, February 24, from 6 – 9 p.m. There will be a buffet dinner, dessert & champagne toast, silent auction, and door prizes! $45 per person. For donations and tickets, please contact Laura Young ...

OAKHURST — Join the very first ever Idle Hour Winery & Kitchen Social Club Party! Enjoy a mask decorating workshop, a Cajun & Creole menu along with Zydeco & Jazz music at this New Orleans experience! Date & Time: Tuesday, February 21, from 3 – 8 p.m. Click here to reserve your table. Idle Hour Winery & Kitchen 41139 Highway ...

OAKHURST —  If you’ve ever wanted to learn about the elementary aspects of Astrology, or the study of the positions and movements of celestial bodies, now’s your chance. Instructor Amy Moonsong of Metta Yosemite will teach you the basic structure of the Zodiac and how you relate to each sign. Date & Time: Saturday, February 18, from 12 noon – 1:30 p.m. ...