OAKHURST — Anil Olivera was installed as Postmaster of Oakhurst, CA, on Wednesday, July 6, in a special ceremony. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy administered the oath of office to Olivera, alongside 49 other postmasters throughout California. “It is a great honor to serve Oakhurst as your new Postmaster. In my years with the United States Postal Service, I have seen ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct a slope repair project on State Route 140 near the community of Briceburg (see map below) in Mariposa County. The $4.5 million project is fully funded by Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. “This important SB 1 project will allow crews to perform ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — The Farmers’ Market began its annual schedule on May 18th at the bottom of 6th Street and Stroming Road adjacent to the Mariposa Creek Parkway in beautiful downtown Mariposa (see map below). The market will be every Wednesday evening from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. through October. Locally grown fruits and vegetables — many organic — are ...

FOOD & DRINK — Whether your family’s ideal summer day consists of swimming, hiking, biking or simply enjoying the sunshine, all that time in the heat calls for a sweet way to cool off. It’s hard to beat a homemade treat loaded with favorite summertime flavors that’s as cold and creamy as it is sweet and delicious. For a lighter, ...

TRAVEL & RECREATION — To make the most of your summer, you’ll need to take a few steps to enhance the experience and ensure you’re ready for whatever the day may bring. When it’s time to head outside, consider these tips to protect your body (and skin) from the elements this summer. 1. Protect Skin from UV Rays Any time you’ll ...

FRESNO STATE — The Amendola Family Student Cupboard at Fresno State received a $440 donation from a group of innovative students at Bullard Talent K-8 School. The school’s elective sewing class, taught by Fresno State alumna Janice Marshall, is mission driven. Students in sixth through eighth grades learn various sewing skills and spend the school year creating “ugly dolls,” which ...

FRESNO STATE — The latest issue of Fresno State Magazine hit mailboxes in late June — reaching alumni and friends across the Valley, the United States and beyond. The spring/summer 2022 issue is also available online at fresnostate.edu/magazine. The new issue features the cover story on Doctoral of Physical Therapy graduate Qiaofei Catherine Obrero, who is the first Deaf student ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — The 2022 wildfire season has arrived in central California with isolated grass and wildland fires threatening to bring smoke into the San Joaquin Valley. The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District is encouraging residents to be prepared and plan now for potential poor air quality due to wildfire smoke that might reach the Valley as we ...

HEALTH & FITNESS — Studies throughout the past two decades indicate more than 80% of all cardiovascular events may be prevented by a healthy lifestyle and management of risk factors. To help Americans measure their cardiovascular health and make meaningful lifestyle changes, the American Heart Association introduced Life’s Essential 8, a checklist that explains eight habits and health measures that ...

OAKHURST — The Yosemite Unified School District (YUSD) is pleased to announce that starting July 6, 2022, the pool daily use and access fees will return to $5 after initially being increased to $7 as announced on June 17, 2022. The District would like to thank Madera County for a $7,000 contribution from outdoor recreation funds and Supervisor Tom Wheeler’s ...