OAKHURST – Once again firefighters were called out to respond to hazard reduction burn that got away, this one on Road 620 just west of Highway 41. Cal Fire Engines 4254 and 4264, along with Madera County Engine 18 and Sierra National Forest Engine 53, were dispatched to a residence to deal with an escaped burn just after 1:30 p.m ...

OAKHURST – The “guns” may have claimed the title last year, and taken home the trophy, but this year the competition is confident of victory in the second annual Guns & Hoses Slow Pitch Softball Tournament scheduled for Saturday, Apr. 11. The teams have been announced and it’s sure to be a day of fierce competition, with first responders and ...

OAKHURST – The California Carvers Guild, along with the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce and Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau, are proud to bring you the 8th Annual Woodcarver’s Rendezvous held at the Oakhurst Community Center April 19-25. Woodcarvers travel from far and wide to attend this unique event located just outside Yosemite’s southern entrance.

OAKHURST – All area veterans are invited to a family-style Stand-Down on Saturday, Apr. 11 at Sierra Pines Church in Oakhurst, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., sponsored by Caring Veterans of America. The upbeat day offers friendship, free food, clothes, and entertainment.

OAKHURST – Slim’s Koffee Shak, a home-grown mountain bistro, has been a vital part of North Fork for several years, serving up fresh food, much of it from local sources. Now owner Scott Marsh is opening a second location in Oakhurst at 40879 Highway 41, in the storefront where The Grind coffee shop once lived in the Silver Creek Center. ...

OAKHURST – The hottest “political” campaign in the mountains is about to get underway – the 2015 race for Honorary Mayor of Oakhurst. The Eastern Madera County Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce this year’s campaign, which will run from Friday, Apr. 17 through Saturday, June 27.

OAKHURST – The 30th Annual Elegant Auction to benefit Oakhurst Community Park will be held on May 2, at the Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite. In honor of the 30th Anniversary, this year’s theme is surrounded with pearls – think “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” – providing a wonderful opportunity for guests to get dressed up in their elegant best.

MADERA COUNTY – With many years of discussion and planning behind them, The Fresno Council of Governments (COG) and the Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) are about ready to start rolling buses up Highway 41 to Yosemite. With a target date to start service on Memorial Day weekend, residents and visitors alike will be able to access round-trip public ...

Submitted by Anne Driscoll OAKHURST – Two local authors will be on hand at Branches Books & Gifts in Oakhurst this week, touting new works that hit home for fans of Yosemite area history, and Sierra National Forest Firefighters and firefighting. Historian and author Leroy Radanovich will be at the bookstore on Sunday, Mar. 29, from 1:30 to 3 p.m., ...

OAKHURST – Teams made up of first responders from the Sheriff’s Office, California Highway Patrol, the U.S. Forest Service, Cal Fire, Madera County Firefighters and local EMS will be participating in a “pitched battle” on the Yosemite High School diamonds during the second annual Guns & Hoses Slow Pitch Softball Tournament on Saturday, Apr. 11.