NORTH FORK — Sierra News Online has an exciting new update. Today we are announcing the launch of a new platform called TruLocal. You can find access to the platform by clicking the “Shop Local” button on the right side of the menu bar on our website’s home page.   If you are wondering what TruLocal is and how it ...

AHWAHNEE — Join Helping One Woman Oakhurst when they celebrate the May Recipient, Tania Reed. Tania is lovingly sponsored by Jessica Reed & Molly LaBaer Taylor. ♥ This month’s Helping One Woman (HOW) recipient is Tania Reed and her HOW dinner will be Wednesday, May 17th at 6 p.m. at The Hitchin’ Post in Ahwahnee. See map below. When: Wednesday, May 17th ...

With extreme sadness, we announce the passing of the young, sweet, and beautiful Miss Amaya Suni Chenot. She was 22 years at the time. In the early morning hours of Wednesday April 12, 2023, Amaya passed on into heaven. She was the victim of a tragic car accident while on her way to work. Amaya was a Fresno county resident ...

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SHAVER LAKE — The voting members of the Central Sierra Historical Society and Museum (CSHS) will elect Directors at the annual member meeting to be held on Saturday, May 6th. Directors will be selected from a slate of nominees proposed by the Board of Directors and any eligible members nominated from the floor at the annual member meeting. Directors serve staggered ...

BASS LAKE — The race itself may be sold out, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t come out to Bass Lake to cheer on your favorite athletes as they compete in the 8th Annual Yosemite Half Marathon. And let’s not forget about the awesome after-party at South Gate Brewing Company, where the chefs will be cooking up some delicious ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — The 2023 National Day of Prayer theme is “Pray Fervently in Righteousness” from James 5:16b: “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” The National Day of Prayer has been celebrated annually in Eastern Madera County, at different churches, outdoor locations and in homes and was even live streamed during Covid. This year, there will ...

COARSEGOLD — Dust off your boots and join us at the Coarsegold Rodeo Grounds for the annual Coarsegold rough stock cowboy tour California Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association (CCPRA) rodeo. The CCPRA is an all-volunteer organization devoted to preserving the western heritage and proud mountain tradition of the sport of rodeo. There will be live music, vendors, and lots of great ...

OAKHURST — It’s turkey time at Sierra Senior Center! On the menu this week is a healthy and super-scrumptious turkey taco salad for only five dollars, followed by exciting games of Bingo! And even if you don’t want to play Bingo, you should still stop by for the taco salad. We’ll see you there! Date & Time: Thursday, May 4, ...

OAKHURST — La Sierra Guild of Valley Children’s Hospital will be holding it’s annual Cinco de Mayo Luncheon at the Oakhurst Community Center. El Cid’s Mexican Cuisine will be providing a meal of enchiladas, rice, beans, chips, and salsa. There will be lots of raffle prizes as well as a door prize. La Sierra Guild is a non profit organization, all proceeds ...