Dear Friends, During the holiday season, there is so much to be grateful for. As difficult as the last couple of years have been, the EMCSPCA is ending 2021 on a high note! We are grateful that we are completing the final construction phase of the EMCSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center. As you know, this has been a very ...
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A Student’s Perspective on COVID-19 and the Human Condition
By David Perez, student journalist for Minarets Press While it isn’t the most likely of connections to be made, there is a measurable correlation between COVID-19 and mental health. On the surface level, it may seem ridiculous, but if you analyze the course of events that led to where we are now, it’s not. Being isolated, having virtually nothing to ...
Read More »SNF Receives Heavy Winter Weather
SNF – Heavy winter weather has been occurring in the Sierra National Forest (SNF) over the past few days, with more of the same expected in the coming days. The weather system has brought much needed rainfall to the valley, and snow to the Southern Sierra, with snow levels falling to as low as into the foothills. This weather is ...
Read More »Minarets’ Students React to COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
By Janine Alven, student journalist for Minarets Press At Minarets, there is a wide variety of students so it’s only right for these students to have a variety of opinions on what is affecting them. Recently, the COVID-19 vaccine mandate has caused controversies among the students; some are for the vaccine mandate and others are against the mandate, while there ...
Read More »Storm Watch in the Mountains – Schools, Road Conditions, Power Outages
We will continue to update conditions throughout the storm – stay safe! Hazard 3:02 PM Alert | PGE pole leaning near Deep Forest Drive and Acorn Way in Yosemite Lakes Park. Google Map Motor Vehicle Accident 1:45 PM Alert | Motor vehicle accident Hwy 41 and Road 630. Single vehicle involved and blocking both lanes. Unknown injuries at this ...
Read More »Burn Permit Requirements Lifted in Mariposa County
Mariposa – Effective Monday, December 13 at 8 AM the burn permit requirement in Mariposa County will be lifted and residents will be able to resume burning on permissible burn days. Cooler temperatures, higher humidity and winter weather have helped to diminish the threat of wildfire. Property owners and residents are asked to use caution while conducting debris burns, follow ...
Read More »Grace Community Church to Provide Christmas Food Baskets
NORTH FORK — Each year, Grace Community Church makes Christmas food baskets available for the residents of North Fork. This year they will follow the same practices as last year since Covid-19 is still driving their precautions. There will be no advance signups, and the pickup of the food will be a drive-through on the church campus. Volunteers will place ...
Read More »Celebration of Life for Sean Michael Driscoll
Sean Michael Driscoll July 23, 1976 – November 11, 2021 Sean Michael Driscoll (Mike), 45, passed away on November 20, 2021, in a tragic motorcycle accident in Coarsegold, California. Our hearts are heavy in his absence. Mike was born on July 23, 1976, in Fresno, CA, to Thomas and Jeanne Driscoll. The family moved to Yosemite Lakes Park in Coarsegold ...
Read More »Hiking Around Ahwahnee Hills Regional Park With Fannie
Fannie the Corgi led the way as we took a short fall hike looping our way around the trails and hills at Ahwahnee Hills Regional Park, watching the fog lift and roll onward. Where: Ahwahnee Hills Regional ParkDistance: 3.40 Miles (more or less, depending on how far you wish to go)Difficulty: Easy to ModerateElevation Range: 2,286’– 2,625′Elevation Gain: 359′Date: November ...
Read More »Recipes of the Week: Camembert Wreaths & Chocolate Oranges
Despite a busy holiday schedule, you can take the stress out of entertaining and cooking by planning ahead and simplifying your menu. Here’s how: Start with Showstopping Recipes When hosting for the holidays, visual dishes that look as good as they taste lend themselves toward seasonal celebrations. Try shareable creations like this Baked Camembert Wreath with Navel Orange and Cranberry ...
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