OAKHURST — Fresno Flats Historic Village & Park invites the community to an evening lecture, exploring the storied past of Madera County’s roadways and transportation infrastructure. From Stagecoaches to State Highways Presented by local highway history enthusiast, Tom Fearer of Gibblenation.org, the lecture will delve into the development of the region’s road. It begins with the 1853 establishment of the ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — As fire season approaches, local leaders and safety organizers across the foothills are teaming up to help residents prepare. Both Mariposa County and Easter Madera County will host free, family-friendly wildfire preparedness events packed with resources, tips, and tools designed to keep communities safe. Mariposa Wildfire Preparedness Fair When: Saturday, May 10, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — All hazard reduction burning in Mariposa and Madera Counties will require a CAL FIRE burn permit, according to an announcement from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit (MMU). The requirement will take effect at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 1st. This applies to ALL residential and property owners who plan to burn ...

MARIPOSA — The Yosemite Gateway Prescribed Burn Cooperation (YGPBC) invites the Mariposa community to its Pile Burn 101 Workshop. The workshop aims to teach effective and safe pile-burning practices. This free, educational event will be held on March 15th, weather permitting, with a rain date of March 22nd. Event Details Date & Time: March 15th, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ...

OAKHURST — The Yosemite Sugar Pine Railroad will soon welcome visitors for its 2025 season. This hotspot offers a variety of scenic train rides and family-friendly activities in the Sierra National Forest. Located just 10 minutes from Yosemite National Park’s southern entrance off Highway 41, this historic railroad takes passengers on an unforgettable journey through the region’s rich logging history. ...

Our Inside Garden By Tery Susman – UC Mariposa Master Gardener Now that it’s winter and our outside gardens are taking a nap, it’s time to turn our attention to growing HOUSEPLANTS! Growing houseplants can be just as rewarding as outdoor gardening. Healthy houseplants add beauty to our homes and improve indoor air quality. Plants in the natural garden rely ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES—The end of fire season will be declared in the CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit (MMU) on Monday, December 16th at 8 a.m. Burning is allowed, but burn permit requirements vary between counties. Burn permit information in Mariposa County: CAL FIRE burn permits are not required in Mariposa County until May 1st. Residents must contact the Mariposa County burn day information ...

COARSEGOLD — Get ready to light up your December with the festive spirit as The Nature of Wildworks invites the community to its “Friday Night Lights” event.  Therefore, promising a magical evening of holiday cheer, wildlife surprises, and treats for all ages. Holiday Cheer & Wildlife Fun Firstly, at the “Friday Night Lights” event, participants can look forward to various ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–Many low-income Californians make too much money to qualify for Medi-Cal, but they are unable to get affordable health coverage anywhere else. Kaiser Permanente’s Community Health Care Program (CHCP) was designed with them in mind. The Kaiser Permanente CHCP provides comprehensive, affordable healthcare coverage for qualified low-income adults and children in California. Adults and children who don’t have access ...

MADERA — Valley Children’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) has earned its fifth silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).  This recognition further affirms the PICU’s commitment to high-quality patient care and an inclusive work culture.  Notably, this award places Valley Children’s PICU among the top-performing units nationwide.  It is recognized by systematic, ...