I was in the mood for a good conditioning hike with some miles and a climb. 12 miles with about 2,000 elevational gain at the Merced River at Briceburg would do the trick. It was a little early for the beautiful spring wildflowers that this area is known for but I found a few early birds. Oh, and I had ...

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO – The Gibson Farm Market (5368 N. Chestnut Ave.) will host its biggest plant sale of the year from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 6. Over 100 varieties of certified organic and conventional vegetables and herbs will be available at socially distanced displays outside the store. Discounted prices will also be available on succulents, ...

Every February, for about ten days, an ephemeral waterfall on the east end of El Capitan is uniquely lighted by the setting sun, making it it appear – from certain angles – as though it is a falling river of fire. This natural “Firefall” (not to be confused with the man-made ones off of Glacier Point from 1872 through 1968) ...

NORTH FORK – The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Central Sierra Foothills, including the cities of Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Squaw Valley, Auberry, North Fork, Mariposa, Devils Postpile, Florence Lake, Lake Thomas Edison, Tuolumne Meadows, Bass Lake, Fish Camp, Wawona, Lake Wishon, Huntington Lake, Shaver Lake and Lodgepole. Expect northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts around ...

By Bob Labozetta (UC Master Gardener, Mariposa) Starting plants from seeds can save you money, give you the option of trying interesting varieties, and bring you closer to Mother Nature’s methods of propagation. Different seeds have different germination rates, so refer to seed catalog or seed packet directions to determine when and how to start your seeds. Visit http://cemariposa.ucanr.edu/Master_Gardener for ...

Making sure your family members get a nutritious start to the day is an important job, and by focusing on a few wholesome ingredients, such as real milk, simple and healthful dishes can quickly become family favorites. Each day should begin with a balanced breakfast, so when mornings get hectic and meal prepping isn’t possible, you can still start strong ...

MUSEUM MEMBERS ONLY EVENT! The next artist studio live Zoom tour is Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 12 noon. FAM will bring you to the Los Angeles studio of Margaret Lazzari, one of the artists included in the current exhibition. Here She Stands: Women Artists from the Permanent Collection Margaret Lazzari is a classically trained painter whose work is rooted in her observations of the natural ...

Hi there, I’m Pancake! You might say I am part of the ‘breakfast’ litter. You will meet my brother, Hash Brown, next week. I am 6 months old, spayed, and I was raised in a foster home with dogs and kids, so I am used to just about any family situation you may have. If you think a young girl ...

OAKHURST – Oakhurst Sierra Noon Rotary Club has planted a tree in honor of their District Governor (DG), Sherry Cotta. Sherry’s wish, as she is readying to leave her post after serving for the past year as DG is to have every Rotary club plant a tree in their community in lieu of gifts. Oakhurst noon Rotary President Sheri Lee ...

Managers will be making offers on the spot; bring resume, mask and dress for success  WHAT: Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino will host a job fair today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the goal of immediately filling approximately 50 part and full-time positions at the property. Chukchansi is inviting guest-service-centric individuals ages 21+ to attend the job fair ...