OAKHURST — In the wake of a recent announcement that one local health care practice is losing two doctors, another has announced a new doctor has already been hired, and another will join him soon. It’s good news for patients at Community Care in Oakhurst. Located at 48677 Victoria Lane, Community Care explains that specialty health care services there are expanding. Dr. ...

OAKHURST — One man is in custody and another in the hospital following a suspicious crash north of Oakhurst last night in which a woman was found dead. Shortly after 11 p.m. on Tuesday, the Sheriff’s Office received a call of a suspicious male loudly knocking on a door and yelling for help just off River Falls Road. At about ...

OAKHURST — What was first reported as a traffic accident last night on Highway 41 has turned into an investigation into the death of one occupant of a pickup that crashed just north of Oakhurst. Just before 11 p.m. last night, calls came in to 911 of a vehicle accident near River Falls Road on Highway 41. When CHP and ...

MADERA COUNTY — The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously today to hold a special election on Mar. 7, 2017, to put the proposed one-cent public safety tax before the voters of the unincorporated areas of Madera County. Revenues from the tax would be dedicated exclusively to funding the Madera County Fire Department and the Sheriff’s Office, split 80 percent to ...

OAKHURST — Cross the threshold into Jennifer Lyster’s new shop, The Enchanted Florist and Whatnots, and you’ll have a good idea why it’s called enchanted. Spend some time talking with Jennifer, herself, and you’ll understand completely. Click on images to enlarge. The open, airy shop was established in mid-September, with an outstanding array of floral choices delivered or picked up for ...

BASS LAKE – The Bass Lake Yosemite Triathlon has established itself as one of the “go to” triathlons in California. Excitement is building up as preparations are underway and registrations are being accepted for the 7th annual Bass Lake Yosemite Triathlon, set in picturesque location rivaled by few. Triathletes are treated to a swim in clear mountain waters, followed by ...

MADERA COUNTY – Following are details from the Madera County Sheriff’s Office of reports taken locally from Monday, Nov. 7 to Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016: Oakhurst court order violation arrest On Monday, Nov. 7, at 12:26 a.m. deputies were dispatched to the 45000 block of Lauri Lane regarding a violation of a court order. Upon arrival the restrained person was ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is joining utilities throughout North America to make customers aware of telephone, mail, email and door-to-door/in-person scams that involve criminals posing as utility company representatives and demanding immediate payment or personal information. The “Utilities United Against Scams” collaboration has designated Wednesday, Nov. 16, as Utilities United Against Scams Day. This day ...

Submitted by Gary Blate —  OAKHURST — Yosemite Youth Basketball begins on Sunday, Nov. 20 with registration, clinic and team play in the Yosemite High School gyms. Boys and girls should come dressed and ready to play. Players through 2nd grade will play on baskets lowered to eight feet. Players in 3rd grade and above will play with regulation baskets. There ...

EASTERN MADERA COUNTY — The Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2016 Woman of the Year, Man of the Year, and Business of the Year Awards. The 2016 awards will be presented at the annual Chamber Installation Dinner and Awards Ceremony, to be held at the Tenaya Lodge in Fish Camp on Friday, Jan. 20. ...