Jonathan Raymond Huston December 2, 1963 – January 1, 2023 Jonathan Raymond Huston, aka JonJon, Jonny Pickle, Jonny Cat, was born on Grandma Dort’s birthday, December 2, 1963, the first of 16 grandkids. They were reunited at Heaven’s gate on January 1, 2023. Dad Jon, Uncle Scott, cousin Beau and a couple good cats had a sweet ride waiting to ...

BASS LAKE–The California Highway Patrol is reporting a traffic collision has occurred on Road 274 near the intersection of Road 229A. Two vehicles are involved. An ambulance is enroute and there is lane blockage. Please avoid the area if possible.   We will update this article as more information is available.

MARIPOSA–On January 15th, 2023,  The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of possible vandalism at the Mariposa Cemetery. Upon investigation, a total of 47 grave sites were identified as being damaged as well as multiple gravesite decorations such as angels and vases. At this time, the Sheriff’s Office is still evaluating the cost of repairing or replacing the damaged headstones. ...

Movie Times for Friday, January 20th – Thursday, January 26th Yosemite VR shows begin at 11:45 a.m. daily and play every 30 minutes through 7:15 p.m. Remember, you can always check movie times and purchase tickets in advance at Yosemite Cinema or on the Yosemite Cinema App. Missing Rated PG-13 – 1 hour 46 minutes When her mother disappears while on vacation in Colombia ...

OAKHURST–The California Highway Patrol is reporting a traffic collision that has occurred on Road 426 near Black Road. Injuries are unknown at this time; however, all of the occupants are out of the vehicle. There is a lane blockage being reported, so please avoid the area if possible. We will update this article as more information becomes available.    

VALLEJO — The United States Forest Service (USFS) is hiring for Wildland Firefighter positions into hiring permanent and seasonal, hand crews, engine crews, hotshot crews, and more. Make a lasting impact on the world around you and unlock opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. Join the Forest Service’s Region 5 fire organization and be a part of the team ...

COARSEGOLD — Get out your daubers, everyone! Bingo games are happening twice a week (plus once a month) at the Coarsegold Community Center. These games are always a blast so don’t miss out on your chance to win some of that sweet moolah. We’ll see you there! Every Monday Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Games start at 12 noon. Every ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY–The California Highway Patrol (CHP) and The California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) are reporting that Highway 140 is temporarily closed with no estimated time of reopening. The closure begins at the top of the Briceburg grade near the Yosemite Bug Hostel turn off and continues through to El Portal. We will update this article when new information is available. ...

YOSEMITE — Get ready to explore the exciting new world of digital art applications with award-winning illustrator and graphic designer Lauren Ball. Before COVID struck, Lauren led the Digital Arts Group for Yosemite Sierra Artists (YSA) and was instrumental in transitioning and rebranding Yosemite Western Artists to YSA. Your iPad and computer can open a new world of artistic expression ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Sierra Tel, serving both Eastern Madera County and Mariposa County, announces that its 2023 telephone directory recounts the long history of Midpines Food and Gas. The directory story briefly recounts the times gone by of the 1926 Carstens building, located at the intersection of Carsten’s Road and Highway 140 in Midpines, that is now Midpines Food and ...