FAM is reopening this Saturday and Sunday with three exciting new exhibitions! Come visit them starting Feb. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. FAM will be open Thursdays & Fridays starting Feb. 10, 2022, from noon to 4 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Members are always free! Join Now! Click here for more visitor information. ...

Mariposa – Mariposa County in cooperation with Sierra Foothills Conservancy, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation, and the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians in continuation of the next step in the Mariposa Creek Parkway Restoration Project, Mariposa County Planning Department has organized the second phase of a prescribed burn taking place ...

OAKHURST — Since the Queen’s Inn and Idle Hour Winery’s opening 15 years ago, the hotel and  winery have become a community staple and “the place to be” for a wealth of amenities, most  notably, wines, lodging, cuisine, live music and events, not to mention the beautiful 5-acre riverfront property the businesses share for guests to enjoy.   Partners Deb Payne and ...

Larrie Unruh 1947 – 2022 Larrie Unruh, born on December 22, 1947, went home to be with the Lord on January 26, 2022. His memorial service, “A Celebration of His Life” will be held on February 19, 2022, at 2 p.m. at the Evangelical Free Church in Oakhurst, CA. Their address is 50443 School Road, Oakhurst, CA 93644. Larrie worked ...

OAKHURST — How long will it take for justice to be realized in the murder of Eben Hammond? His life was extinguished in the fading minutes of July 7, 2021, and whoever was responsible first hit him and then sped off into the night, not bothering to stop, not caring to see the results of what had been done. That ...

By Karen Morris, President of Coarsegold Historic Museum This is a new item that we have on display at the Coarsegold Historic Museum. It is metal. Do you know what it was used for? Possibly the time frame it was used? Please leave your comments here or on our Facebook page or e-mail us  at chs@sti.net. Our winter hours are ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Central Valley residents are receiving calls claiming to be PG&E and threatening to shut off power if payments are not made. Signs of a potential scam Threat to disconnect: Scammers may aggressively demand immediate payment for an alleged past due bill. Request for immediate payment: Scammers may instruct the customer to purchase a prepaid card then call ...

John C. Fremont Healthcare District Recommends to County Board of Supervisor Modifying County Sales Tax Ballot Measure to Address Possible Change in State Constitution Mariposa – At the John C. Fremont Healthcare District public board meeting on January 26th, the District board passed a unanimous vote to present to the Mariposa County Board of Supervisors a modified sales tax measure ...

OAKHURST–Where has the time gone? A twelfth of the year is just about over. It’s almost Christmas again. All kidding aside, time flies, but there’s plenty to keep everyone energized and involved. With the beautiful weather we’ve been enjoying, there’s no reason not to get out and about. Go take a photography class in Yosemite, explore the many opportunities for ...

It was a little early for Merced River Canyon’s wildflower show but the right time to get in a good winter conditioning hike with some miles and a climb along the Merced River at Briceburg. Where: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Merced River Recreation Management AreaDistance: 10.6 miles roundtrip but you can go shorter or longerDifficulty: Moderate to StrenuousElevation Range: ...