OAKHURST — After a head-on collision on Deadwood yesterday that ended with a 14-year-old being airlifted with major injuries, several of those who were on the scene when it happened have been asking for updates. One communication came in the form of a comment on the original article. “Any update on the condition of those injured? I was one of ...

COARSEGOLD – Prepare to be dazzled for two shows inspired by a man some people say was the biggest star that ever lived. Moonwalker: The Reflection of Michael takes the stage at Chukchansi Gold Casino & Resort on Friday, Aug. 19 and Saturday, Aug. 20. Doors open at 7 p.m. for an 8 p.m. show. Moonwalker “takes the audience on ...

OAKHURST – The Oakhurst Office of the California Highway Patrol invites the community to be part of “National Night Out,” an annual event meant to bring together law enforcement officers, first responders, and the communities they serve in an informal setting. The festivities will take place in the parking lot of the old Blockbuster store in the Old Mill Shopping ...

OAKHURST — A camping trip to the mountains ended badly for a family from Burbank when they were caught up in a head-on collision on Deadwood. At 1 p.m. today, an aunt, uncle, and 14-year old nephew were headed south out of Oakhurst on Highway 41 just past the 40 mile per hour corner, in a 2012 GMC SUV. At ...

OAKHURST — At 1 p.m. today emergency crews were called out to respond to an accident over Deadwood on Highway 41 between Oakhurst and Coarsegold. Both lanes were initially blocked and one-way traffic control was put in place following the two-car collision. By 2 p.m. both lanes were open and traffic continues to be delayed as crews work to remove the vehicles and clean up ...

Written by Virginia Eaton — How are your shoulders feeling? Can you still reach overhead to get something out of the cupboard? Do you have difficulty putting on a sweater or a jacket? As I work with older adults, I hear shoulder complaints more often than any other, so I was thrilled when I started reading some interesting research about ...

SAN FRANCISCO — As woody debris piles up from dead trees killed by drought and bark beetle infestation, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has launched an expanded debris management program to support its customers in 10 counties severely impacted by California’s growing tree mortality emergency. PG&E is offering the expanded debris removal program to customers in Kern, Tulare, Fresno, Madera, ...

OAKHURST — Multiple engines and firefighters are currently on the scene of a commercial structure fire at Oakhurst Storage, located at 40820 Winding Way. The fire started in an office building for the storage company and no storage units were involved in this incident. The fire was reported at 11:20 a.m. As of now, ten engines, one water tender, thirty-five ...

OAKHURST — Friends and family, and the entire fire service family, are mourning the loss of a private bulldozer operator who was killed while fighting a large wildfire in Monterey County on Tuesday, July 26. The man has been identified as Yosemite High School graduate and Friant resident Robert Reagan III, age 35, according to Cal Fire. Cal Fire is ...

CENTRAL SIERRA — Smoke from the Soberanes Fire burning in Monterey County is affecting air quality in locations throughout the San Joaquin Valley and the Central Sierra, warns the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. Unusually high particulate matter and ozone levels throughout the area are prompting Air District officials to issue a health cautionary statement Valley-wide. The wildfires ...