This is the first in a series of articles SNO will be doing called “Wildfire Wednesday.” To begin, there will be 8 articles presenting “The 12 Step Guide to Help Plan in Advance for Evacuation.” This guide was put together by Katie Hepler and the members of the California Fire Support Group on Facebook. The California Fire Support Group is ...

Oakhurst – George was born in Modesto, CA to Jess Stillman and Doris Stillman Moody on April 3, 1945.  He went into the arms of his Lord, Jesus Christ, on October 3, 2021, in Medford, OR, surrounded by his family. He grew up in Fresno, CA after living in Modesto and Eugene, OR for a short time. He graduated from ...

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 ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Yes, it’s the dreaded word wildfires. I’m sure it feels like the wrong time of year to be talking about wildfires for many people, but for me, it’s a year-round conversation as a reporter for our Mountain Communities. One of my responsibilities is to monitor and report on wildfires and emergencies on social media. Many in our ...

SAN FRANCISCO — In response to customer and community feedback, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is offering customers free removal of large-diameter wood from trees that were cut down for safety during the company’s 2021 wildfire response. As PG&E worked to quickly and safely restore power during the 2021 wildfire season, crews inspected and cut down hazardous trees that ...

Message from the Madera County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services: Mountain Communities – The Madera County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services, in partnership with Madera County Public Works Road Department, will continue tree mortality project work. 1/5/22- Tree crews will continue work along Road 222, in the Bass Lake Annex area. Upon completion, they will move to Road 221. 1/4/22- ...

MADERA COUNTY — The Madera County Fire Department is the recipient of a $70,000 grant to purchase new extrication equipment referred to as “the jaws of life.” The grant funding was provided through the California Office of Traffic Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Madera County Fire Department Assistant Chief Matthew Watson stated that “This new equipment will ...

While not our local coverage area we commend our neighbors to the south. Porterville – The Sequoia National Forest’s Western Divide Ranger District was awarded “District of the Year” at the Regional Forester & Research Station Director 2021 Honor Awards during a virtual ceremony held Thursday, December 9, 2021. According to Forest Supervisor Teresa Benson, District employees were recognized for ...

We will continue to update conditions throughout the storm – stay safe!   Hazard 3:02 PM Alert | PGE pole leaning near Deep Forest Drive and Acorn Way in Yosemite Lakes Park. Google Map Motor Vehicle Accident 1:45 PM Alert | Motor vehicle accident Hwy 41 and Road 630.  Single vehicle involved and blocking both lanes.  Unknown injuries at this ...

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 to begin the next step in the Mariposa Creek Parkway Restoration Project. Mariposa County Planning Department will organize a prescribed burn taking place from January 1-31st to coincide with ...