By UC Master Gardeners of Mariposa County Beginner vegetable gardeners are often stymied about what vegetables to grow in their gardens. The general rule of thumb is to pick easy-to-grow varieties that you enjoy eating. California has a unique Mediterranean climate that is suitable for growing many types of vegetables throughout the year. In cooler northern climates, most crops are ...

OAKHURST — Just as you’re recovering from Valentine’s Day comes another week chock-full of activities and adventures. Scroll down to find ways to fill your week with fun, food, and movement. Yoga, art, music… and a mixer. And even the faintest chance of rain and snow. Fingers crossed. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Kids Art Classes 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Oakhurst ...

MADERA COUNTY — Madera County officials, community to celebrate opening of the Oakhurst Midtown Connector – River Parkway Road. WHAT: Madera County Board of Supervisors, and community members will celebrate the opening of Madera County’s Oakhurst Midtown Connector Road – aka River Parkway Road. WHEN: Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, 10 a.m. WHERE: Midtown Connector Oakhurst, CA. WHY: The completion of ...

It’s hard to resist a perfectly blended, rose-red, luscious Red Velvet Mug Cake. It’s the perfect size, with just a handful of instructions, and it’s easily cooked before your eyes in the microwave. That’s right, the microwave. This mug cake is a simple way to make something delicious and keep the portions small. Whether you have a small party, just ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various operations on State Routes 49, 132 and 140 next week in Mariposa County. Work is scheduled to be performed as follows: Route 49 – Single-lane closure at various locations from the Mariposa/Madera County Line to Route 140 for sweeping operations beginning Monday, February 14, through Friday, February 18, ...

MADERA — Valley Children’s has taken another step in its commitment to providing the highest quality of care to children in the Central Valley through the establishment of the first pediatric Cochlear Implant Center in the region. The Valley Children’s Cochlear Implant Center provides children needing cochlear implants a dedicated home to see a multidisciplinary team of pediatric subspecialists at ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — While the National Football League’s top two teams are preparing to battle it out on the field this weekend, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is making its game plan to keep the motoring public safe long after the celebrations have ended. Millions of people will watch the Super Bowl this year, with some attending parties and others ...

Nature of Wildworks is new to Coarsegold, having purchased land and moved there in Oct. 2021, the organization had a home in Topanga Canyon in Southern California for more than 25 years. Fires, changing times, and zoning issues changed all that and caused Los Angeles County to require them to move.  COARSEGOLD — There’s a new guy in town. His ...

COARSEGOLD — To many, it may already seem like spring, and we’re itching to get our hands in the soil to begin our spring/summer/fall gardens. Not so fast. Spring hasn’t sprung yet, and there are a few things you need to know about our particular area, especially if you are a newcomer. Sue Langley Presents Gardening Classes at Coarsegold Community ...

By Sal Maccarone History would prove that 1927 was a great year for the opening of hotels! While the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park was being built, another future icon was also breaking ground some 2500 miles to the west. Thanks to the Matson Ship Lines, who had just started providing steamer travel from California to Honolulu, there would ...