By Sal Maccarone Born shortly after the Revolutionary war, Cornelius Vanderbilt would become the richest man in America. Known as, “The Commodore”, he was a hard working genius who built a shipping empire that began with a raft. His son “Billy” doubled the fortune! Those two stories are long ones, but it was their heirs that would make a lasting ...

Warmer months typically call for lighter bites, and one of the first things that comes to mind for many is a fresh and flavorful salad. While a salad is a quick and easy way to up your veggie intake and get food on the table in next to no time, the same formula over and over again can make mealtimes ...

MUSEUM MEMBERS ONLY EVENT! The next live artist studio Zoom tour is Thursday, June 17, at noon. FAM will bring you to the Tiburon studio of artist Guy Diehl. San Francisco Bay Area artist, Guy Diehl, had a solo exhibition at the Fresno Art Museum in 2018 entitled Still Life Tradition. The artist marries the finesse of classical trompe l’oeil (French for “fool ...

Bodys by Boyd is pleased to announce that they will be hosting a book fair and art exhibit on June 12 & 13. Participants include six local published authors signing and selling their latest books, and eight talented artists displaying paintings, sculpture and photography. On Saturday, Matsumoto Samurai Kitchen will be serving from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., and Yosemite ...

Loveholidays recently published an in-depth resource called “An Essential Guide To Enjoying National Parks Responsibly” NORTH FORK – National parks are a popular (and relatively safe) way to spend some much needed time outdoors for physical health and mental wellbeing during the pandemic. With a record number of visitors in 2020, minimizing the impact on national parks whilst preventing the ...

Ceremonies set to be in-person. The newest community college in California, Madera Community College, is set to host its first-ever commencement ceremonies. When: May 20 and 21, 6 p.m. Where: Madera Community College 30277 Ave 12 Madera, CA 93638 Madera Community College became the 116th college in California in July 2020. Campuses are located in Madera and Oakhurst. “I am ...

1 trail with 4 incredible waterfalls! That is exactly what the Panorama Trail off of Glacier Point delivered, along with a Sooty Grouse looking for love.Where: Yosemite National ParkDistance: 13.49 MilesDifficulty: Moderate to StrenuousElevation Range: 5,782′ to 7,276′Date: May 3, 2021CALTOPO: Glacier Point to Illilouette and Nevada FallsDog Hike? No I headed up Highway 41 through the South Entrance to ...

From big things like juggling a career and family priorities to little things like writing lunchtime love notes, there are so many ways moms lift up their families and the people they love every day. In today’s world, where multi-tasking has taken on a whole new meaning, it’s clear moms deserve to be celebrated. One of the easiest ways to ...

            Fun in July! One raffle ticket has 31 chances of winning! A ticket will be drawn every day in July. Check out their Facebook page July 1-31 for winners!

By Adam Saldivar, student journalist for Minarets Press Minarets High School is now featuring a new aquaponics system run by agriculture teacher Keeley Hall. An aquaponics system is a food production system that utilizes hydroponics in the water to collect nutrients from fish, allowing plants to be grown. When asked about the location of the new aquaponics system, Hall stated, ...