OAKHURST – The fourth day of Discovery Camp started out beautifully at Calvin Crest, where kids age 5-10 were set for a fun-filled morning and afternoon of activities on the charmed property nestled in the Sierra National Forest. “Our first session of Discovery Day Camp is underway,” wrote counselors on the organization’s Facebook page. “What a joy it is to ...

OAKHURST – The Sky Fire, burning along Road 632 (Sky Ranch Road) is now estimated at 400 acres, with 15 percent containment. The fire wasted no time heating up this morning, and the red glow of flames and a huge plume of smoke could be seen over Oakhurst as the sun rose.

COUNTY – Updates on Sky Fire in Oakhurst and Corrine Fire in North Fork: Friday, June 16, 6 a.m.: the Sky Fire burning on the Sierra National Forest is now estimated at 400 acres with 15 percent containment. All road closures and evacuations remain in place. We will update in depth soon. Friday, June 16, 7 a.m.: the Corrine Fire ...

OAKHURST – The Sky Fire has now grown to over 125 acres, and evacuations continue along Sky Ranch Road (Road 632) just north of Oakhurst. The fire was reported at 2:35 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, when a vehicle caught fire and spread into the surrounding vegetation.

OAKHURST – Sheriff’s deputies are notifying those at Calvin Crest, Camp Redwood, Paradise Springs and the Girl Scout camp that they are under a mandatory evacuation and must leave immediately due to the Sky Fire. Since they can’t leave by way of southbound Road 632, deputies are determining the best way for everyone to leave, for both small cars and ...

OAKHURST – A car fire on Road 632 (Sky Ranch Road) has sparked a vegetation fire, now reported at 5 acres, 1.8 miles up from Highway 41. Some engines responding to the fire first had to make their way through the road blockage on Highway 41 north of Coarsegold, due to a fatal motorcycle accident that was reported at the ...

OAKHURST – As adults, we drag ourselves out of bed every single morning, even on days we’re not feeling ourselves, to get to work on time. As adults, we know that attendance matters, particularly with our employers. Now, imagine a child doing this every single day throughout the school year. At OES, fifteen children not only dragged themselves out of ...

OAKHURST – A series of small fires on Highway 41 just north of Road 425B at the top of Deadwood, temporarily closed the highway in both directions this evening. The incident, dubbed the Bug Fire, was reported just before 7 p.m., and began simply enough when a Madera man and his family were enjoying the day at Bass Lake.

OAKHURST – Coach Richard Pastoria is back this summer with the 2015 Pastoria Tennis / Yosemite High School (YHS) Summer Tennis Camp. Camp Director Richard Pastoria of Pastoria Tennis has over 20 years experience teaching tennis, specializing in youth development programs and junior tournament training.

CEDAR VALLEY – Support your local firefighters and enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast at the Cedar Valley Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, July 4, Independence Day. From 7 to 10:30 a.m., volunteers will be serving up their annual breakfast, and raising money to support the fire department equipment and training.