OAKHURST – As crews battled the Bridge Fire in Mariposa County this afternoon, a report came in just after 6:30 p.m., of a vegetation fire in the Jean Road East/West area. With so many resources assigned to the fire near the Ponderosa Basin, engines and crews had to be diverted to the new incident, dubbed the John Fire.

OAKHURST – The changing light and golden setting sun say the season for Sierra Art Trails (SAT) is upon us, and as of Saturday, Sept. 6, the Preview Exhibit opened at Stellar Gallery, leading up to the Gala Reception and Annual Presentation of Awards on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 4 – 9 p.m.

OAKHURST – Get to know the candidates running for Madera County Sheriff and District Attorney at a debate hosted by the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 6 p.m. at the Oakhurst Community Center. The candidates will be allowed two minutes for opening remarks and will field questions from a panel of reporters.

OAKHURST – Residents in the Indian Springs Road area of Oakhurst have probably noticed the orange bags over fire hydrants saying “not in service.” These hydrants are operational and can be used in case of a fire, but after the huge demands on the system during the Junction Fire, Hillview Water Co. is making sure everything is in perfect order ...

OAKHURST – The Oakhurst Library will be hosting Fabric Artist, Vivian Helena Aumond-Capone on Saturday, Sept. 13. This event will be held in the Library’s Community Room from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Her presentation’s title will be “From the Traditional to the Art Quilt”. Quilts are found on every continent and in every culture. They can be given as gifts, ...

OAKHURST – As if one needed an excuse to visit Western Sierra Nursery, the Madera County Master Gardeners will be there to host a free event for home gardeners and plant lovers on Saturday, Oct. 4. Get your garden in shape for fall and winter. Master Gardeners will be available to answer your gardening and landscaping questions from 10 a.m. ...

OAKHURST – As if one needed an excuse to visit Western Sierra Nursery, the Madera County Master Gardeners will be there to host a free event for home gardeners and plant lovers on Saturday, Oct. 4. Get your garden in shape for fall and winter. Master Gardeners will be available to answer your gardening and landscaping questions from 10 a.m. ...

OAKHURST – All interested mountain area high school students and their families are invited to attend an informational meeting hosted at Yosemite High School (YHS), offered to educate participants on the path to attendance at a United States service and military academy. Academy Night, sponsored by the 4th Congressional District and Congressman Tom McClintock, is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 8, ...

OAKHURST – An organization dedicated to keeping the Oakhurst Community Center running has announced its fall schedule: Mountain Community Women (MCW) start their season off with a Membership Drive beginning Monday, Sept. 8 at the Oakhurst Community Center.

Submitted by Rusty Oetinger OAKHURST – The Yosemite High School (YHS) Lady Badgers Golf Team played Madera and Madera South High Schools on Thursday, Aug. 28, at Madera Country Club. Pictured from left to right are Claire Oetinger, Kelsi Stieler and Jessica Rudd.