On November 24, 2022, Evelyn Crowell, surrounded by family, passed peacefully into the arms of Our Lord and Savior. She was 88 years old. No services are immediately planned at this time. The family will notify loved ones regarding a service. In lieu of flowers or remembrances, donations can be made to Helping Hands Pregnancy and Parenting Center, PO Box ...

OAKHURST — Get ready for two separate (but equally exciting) gourmet experiences this weekend in Oakhurst! This Friday night, The Elderberry Restaurant will be offering a special five-course dinner, with selections from the Coquelicot Estate Vineyard. Then on Saturday afternoon, they will be having their annual champagne tasting. You don’t want to miss either event! Coquelicot Wine Dinner Friday, December ...

Business Spotlight Sponsored by Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce OAKHURST — One of our newest members of the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce is a company called Starlight Design, owned by Andrea and John Briar of Coarsegold. Andrea provided the chamber with the following information about their business: We just started Starlight Design in the spring of this year, although ...

NORTH FORK — Due to reduced fire activity throughout the state and across the country, Sierra National Forest fire crews have returned from their fire assignments, becoming available to support and manage local prescribed fire projects. Please see the attached maps for general locations. BASS LAKE PILE BURN VICINITY MAP – MADERA (PDF) BASS LAKE PILE BURN VICINITY MAP – ...

CASCADEL WOODS — The Sierra National Forest community of Cascadel Woods has once again been certified as a Firewise Community by the National Firewise USA® Program of the National Fire Protection Association. As the community has done since 2010, the residents of Cascadel Woods successfully completed the annual requirements of the program, which involve a community action plan based on ...

FRESNO — One aspect of the juvenile justice system often overlooked is the use of group homes. Group homes provide an alternative to detention centers and include therapy, 24-hour supervision, and support in a home-like setting. Group homes serve a small number of teens and offer their own set of challenges. While this might seem like a loving alternative to ...

SACRAMENTO – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is continuing its efforts to ensure infants and children are safe while traveling California’s roadways with the “California Restraint Safety Education and Training VI” (CARSEAT) campaign funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety. This CARSEAT campaign, which runs through September 20, 2023, focuses on reducing the number of injuries and deaths resulting ...

Diana Archer August 11, 1961 – November 24, 2022 Diana Archer passed Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022. She was born August 11, 1961. She was survived by her children Jason Mullavey, Danielle Martindale, and Nicole Curley. She was loved well.

MARIPOSA–The Mariposa County Sherriff’s Office (MCSO) is reporting an officer involved shooting took place earlier today. At approximately 11:00am this morning MCSO posted on their Facebook page that there was Law Enforcement Activity in the area of Frank Wilson Rd and that there was no threat to the public, however, to please avoid the area. At the time, The First ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–Holiday fun awaits you and your family this weekend with several local events scheduled. You can bring your kids out to breakfast with Santa, donate some toys for tots and enjoy the lighting of the town Christmas tree while caroling and enjoying some holiday treats. ALL IN ONE DAY! Breakfast and Photos with Santa   Sponsored by – Sierra Oakhurst Kiwanis, ...