Brenton James Mahar, Jr. August 13, 1943 – November 14, 2021 Brenton J. Mahar, Jr. (Sonny) of North Fork, CA, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at the age of 78. He passed at home while surrounded by the love of his family. He was born August 13, 1943, in Attleboro, Massachusetts, to the ...

MARIPOSA — The Board of Directors of the John C. Fremont Healthcare District recently conducted their annual evaluation of Matthew Matthiessen, the District CEO. During his evaluation, Matthiessen not only declined a merit increase but requested the continuation of a salary reduction that he had already started to take a year and a half earlier. Shortly after COVID-19 hit in ...

FRESNO STATE — The College of Health and Human Services at Fresno State will celebrate 10 individuals for their contributions to the community during the 11th annual Health and Human Services Hero Awards, which will be held virtually at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18, via Zoom. The awards recognize those making a difference in the fields of health and ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Around the world every year, an estimated 59,000 people die from rabies following a bite or scratch from an infected dog, according to the World Health Organization; almost half of them children under 15 years old. With preventive steps, including vaccination, you can protect your human and canine family members. In large areas of the world, rabies ...

Husband, Dad, Poppy, Uncle. Scott Harold Erickson was met at Heaven’s gates by some good dogs on October 12, 2021. Scott was born and raised in Ahwahnee, CA. He lived his life as a man should. He worked hard and took care of his girls. He was a logger, CAT skinner and a wood cutter. A jack of all trades, ...

Guest Article by Dr. Starnes at Oakhurst Family Chiropractic Christmas is first about remembering our Lord, Jesus Christ. It also has special meaning about giving. My kid’s are all grown up now. They are 3 amazing young men which have made me very proud. Another joy at Christmas: are the young faces Christmas morning, their joy & glow. These past ...

I was sneaking in a fall color hike in Yosemite Valley before a storm could blow the leaves off the trees, but where to go? I picked Mirror Lake to see delightful dogwoods, beautiful big leaf maples, wonderful willows and outstanding oaks. Oh, and those reflections of them all in magnificent Mirror Lake! Where: Yosemite National ParkDistance: 8.24 Miles (Depending ...

FRESNO — The inaugural Bud Richter Week of Service will remember and honor the life of Elmer “Bud” Richter by engaging hundreds of Fresno State students, staff and faculty in service Nov. 13 through 20. Several service events are planned as part of the week-long celebration of giving back, but individuals may also choose to serve with agencies or at ...

Starting Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, all veterans and active duty military with identification are admitted free to the Fresno Art Museum. Thank you for your service! All FAM galleries are open Friday to Sunday this week! Click here for information on NEW HOURS, prices, COVID protocols, and other visitor information. Not a member? Join or renew now or at the ...

By Ron Allen, UC Master Gardener, Mariposa Fall is the time to plant California natives. The weather is cooler, the first soaking rains are imminent, and yet there is still plenty of good sunlight. These factors make for good initial foliage growth and root development. The motivation for adding native plants comes down to one thing: water. Mariposa County enjoys ...