AHWAHNEE — It’s that time of year again, everyone! It’s Presidents Day, and that can only mean one thing: time to adopt a new dog or cat! Fortunately for you, the EMCSPCA is having a Presidents Day Adoption Event. Hooray! Date & Time: February 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To view pets currently available for adoption, please click ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — The High Sierra Ranger District announces the arrival of continued prescribed burning conditions. The prescribed fire work is a proactive approach to fire and vegetation (fuels) management in the SNF and Sierra Nevada. SNF Fire managers expect to begin Prescribed Fire ignitions in the week of February 14th-18th. Active ignitions may continue through the weekend and into ...

OAKHURST — This winter has proven to be a wet one. With all the rain and snow, the big question is, “Will my well benefit from this water?” Bobbie Duncanson with Walt Bannon Drilling stated, “With all the wonderful weather we have experienced this year already, we will see the water table immediately rise in the valley. In our mountain ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY — Mariposa County and the Mariposa Arts Council have been awarded an Our Town grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to work with artists to develop creative placemaking projects and artistic interventions that support the County’s Agriculture and Working Lands Conservation Plan (AWLCP). Specifically, the Arts Council and the Planning Department would like to work with ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — More metallic balloons are sold for Valentine’s Day than any other holiday and, not surprisingly, it’s also around this time of year that Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) sees an uptick in outages caused by metallic balloons drifting into overhead power lines. Last year, metallic balloons caused 415 power outages across PG&E’s service area in Northern ...

OAKHURST — Oakhurst Giftworks, owned by Sue Graham and located in the charming town of Oakhurst, California, is a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Right now, you can pick up your favorite See’s Candy at the store, either for Valentine’s Day or for your everyday enjoyment. The best part is that part of the proceeds from the candy sales will go to help ...

MADERA – Tesoro Viejo was honored with ten Nationals Awards at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 31, 2023, including the nation’s most prestigious award of all: Community of the Year, as well as Best Graphic Continuity, Best Overall Advertising Campaign, Best Digital Campaign; and silver awards in six other categories. “Our goal has always been ...

OAKHURST — Get out your dancing shoes and cowboy hats, everyone! The Gold Dust Dancers Square and Line Dance Club is starting a new beginner’s class on Wednesday, February 15th. Dates & Times: Beginner’s class on Wednesdays, February 15th & 22nd and March 1st, 2023, from 7 – 8 p.m. Main Stream and Plus levels from 8 – 9:30 p.m. ...

OAKHURST — This Valentine’s Day, Yosemite Wine Tails presents five beautifully prepared dinner courses that will daze and amaze you and your sweetheart. This intimate five-course meal will be paired with award-winning wines from throughout California. Date & Time: Tuesday, February 14, from 5:30 – 9 p.m. Your romantic adventure begins at 5:30 p.m. with reserved parking out front and a ...

MADERA COUNTY — Jordan Franks will be charged with robbery and battery during this year’s Honorable Edward P. Moffat Madera County Mock Trial on February 8, 9, 15, and 16. The Mock Trial is a simulation of a court case with high school students acting as attorneys, witnesses, clerks and bailiffs.  This year students will try the fictional case People vs. ...