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Traffic Alert Highway 41 O’Neals

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O’NEALS–California Highway Patrol is currently reporting a  motor vehicle accident has occurred on Highway 41 near Road 200 in the O’Neals area (Madera County). One vehicle is involved and no injuries are being reported. Northbound traffic is currently backed up with vehicles reportedly using the opposite lanes to get around. We will update this article when we have new information ...

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Supervisor Candidate Macaulay Earns Major Endorsements

Bobby Macaulay is Endorsed by Sheriff Pogue, DA Moreno, Prosecutors Association, Deputy Sheriff’s Association, CAL Fire LOCAL 2881, Retired Supervisor Gary Gilbert, Supervisor Tom Wheeler, and more OAKHURST – Today Bobby Macaulay, running for Madera County Supervisor District 5, announced he is adding the endorsements of Madera County Sheriff Tyson Pogue, Madera County District Attorney Sally Moreno, and retired District ...

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Fork Fire Local Assistance Center

NORTH FORK–The Madera County Office of Emergency Services is pleased to announce the availability of a Local Assistance Center (LAC) following the recent Fork Fire. The Local Assistance Center is a one-stop-shop with critical government services for residents who have been impacted by the Fork Fire. Residents will be able to replace lost or destroyed vital documents (ID, financial information, ...

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Over the Garden Fence: To Seed or Not to Seed?

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By Tery Susman, UC Master Gardener of Mariposa County. Our human tendency is to fix what we perceive as a potential problem or as something “broken” or “untidy.” Our first thought is to reseed flowering plants and grasses on our fire scorched property to speed up vegetation establishment and soil stability, to fix what is “broken.” However, recent research has ...

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Experience the Tranquility of Sound Bowls at Metta Yosemite

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OAKHURST — If you’ve never experienced the “vibes” in person, you have to check it out. Crystal sound bowls (sometimes called singing bowls) awaken the energy centers in your body to create calm, peace, and is known to help alleviate pain and depression. Try this weekly experience that guides you through a sound-filled meditation with beautiful vibrations! Only $15 per ...

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PG&E Offers Tips to Help You Prepare For Emergency

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During National Preparedness Month (and All Year Long) Help Your Family be Ready if an Emergency Happens OAKLAND, Ca—Disasters can happen without warning. To help keep your family safe, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) encourages customers to talk with their families or coworkers and make emergency plans. September is National Preparedness Month, and this year the Federal Emergency Management ...

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OACC Business Spotlight-Sierra Translation Services

Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight COARSEGOLD, CA. — Owner Ed Tuggy started Sierra Translation Services in 1996 when he was living in Angels Camp, Calaveras County. But he put it on the back burner soon to take a full-time job here in Ahwahnee and provide for his growing family. He resumed operations in late 2020 after being laid off from ...

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Assemblyman Jim Patterson To Hold Town Hall In Oakhurst

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Eastern Madera County Residents Invited to Fire Prevention and Resources Town Hall  SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Jim Patterson will be joined by fire and insurance experts, law enforcement, and others in Oakhurst Tuesday night to talk about state and local wildfire preparations, what people can do now to lower their fire insurance costs, and free resources available to help clear property ...

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North Fork Library To Receive Major Improvements

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NORTH FORK, CA — Madera County Library received a grant for $4.6 million from the California State Library’s Building Forward Library Infrastructure Project. The funds will support improvements to the North Fork Branch Library through building projects that address life safety and other critical maintenance needs. Madera County Library is made up of 5 branch libraries located throughout the County. ...

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Mountain Artisan Market at Fresno Flats

OAKHURST — On Saturday, September 17th the Mountain Artisan Market had one of its most prosperous days since its inception in the Spring of 2020; setting up in conjunction with the Fresno Flats Historical Society at the Fresno Flats Historical Museum in Oakhurst CA, just off School Road.  Several resident volunteers for the society were present to give tours of ...

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