NORTH FORK – Once again a business in North Fork has been hit by burglars, this time popular Mexican Restaurant La Cabana. Early this morning just before 1 a.m., a neighbor of the restaurant happened to look out her window and see a pair of feet going in through one of the take-out windows. There was also someone standing by ...

COARSEGOLD — Firefighters were called out to a report of several fires along Highway 41 near the Black Hawk Lodge at approximately 1:44 p.m. today. First at scene was local Assemblyman Frank Bigelow, longtime volunteer firefighter out of O’Neals, with Madera County Engine 17 and Water Tender 17, reporting a small spot fire at one-quarter of an acre on the ...

MOUNTAIN AREA — Even as the summer sun beats down on the trees and grassland, fawns are being born to mule deer in the foothills and higher elevations, and stumbling around sleepy-eyed in their first few weeks of life. The small, spotted, delicate creatures are vulnerable to predators and, as it turns out, humans are among the species that can be dangerous to ...

NORTH FORK – Downtown North Fork will soon welcome a new gathering place — this one designed to serve the young people of the community. Public Coffee House is a youth center coffee shop to be opened in the heart of town. The coffee house is being directed and managed by Kory Nunez, Youth Director at Calvary Chapel of the ...

FRESNO — The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is holding two Public Participation Hearings in Fresno on PG&E’s 2017 General Rate Case request to increase its rates effective Jan. 1, 2017. These two free public meetings will be on Tuesday July 12, at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Fresno City Council Chambers, 2600 Fresno Street. If PG&E’s rate ...

NORTH FORK — Local firefighters have had a very busy day so far in the North Fork area. Having just wrapped up a fire on Arab Way, they responded to a medical aid call in North Fork, and were then dispatched to reports of a fire near the Transfer Station just north of town. At 2:38 p.m., a fire was ...

NORTH FORK — A vegetation fire reported on Arab Way just off Rocky Road near the intersection of Road 200 and Road 221, was quickly handled by firefighters this afternoon. Just before noon on Saturday, crews responded to a fire burning in grass next to a horse corral at a home at the end of Arab Way. Cal Fire Engine ...

OAKHURST — In just two hours, teen drivers can learn enough to save a life by using safer practices behind the wheel. Newly-licensed or soon-to-be-licensed teenage drivers between 14-19, and a parent or guardian, are invited to participate in a free two-hour Start Smart interactive safe driving awareness class scheduled at the Oakhurst Branch Library. From 10 a.m. to noon ...

OAKHURST — The Oakhurst Branch Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Summer Reading Program starts Wednesday, June 15 and continues on Wednesdays through July 27. The program takes place in the library community room from 10 – 11 a.m. for kids ages 4 through 4th grade, and from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. for kids in grades 5 – 12. On the docket ...

BASS LAKE — It’s time to register for the Smokey Bear Run / Walk, returning to the shores of beautiful Bass Lake on Saturday, Sept. 24. This year’s Race Chairman, Sheriff Jay Varney, invites all runners and walkers to join in the celebration of the 29th running of this popular event. This year’s proceeds will benefit Cal Fire and the ...