OAKHURST–Whether you’re celebrating or commiserating the end of 2021, there are plenty of ways to do that throughout the mountain communities. Here’s a list of the ones we’re privy to. If you plan to go, check whether reservations are required. Regardless of your plans, Sierra News Online wishes you the best and brightest new year ever. NEW YEAR’S EVE – ...

OAKHURST–If you know, you know. If you don’t, you need to.  Social media can be an incredible time suck or the biggest boon your business has ever seen. It all depends on you.  The feeling of being overwhelmed and not knowing where to start is real. With Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok…the list goes on and on – where do ...

Oakhurst – It’s that time of year again for the popular Dream It – Be It Conference for girls 8th through 12th grade that live in the mountain area. This will be Soroptimist International of the Sierras 7th year in making the program available to girls who live in Oakhurst, Coarsegold, North Fork, and Ahwahnee. The event is free and ...

OAKHURST–You could say that Edward Guzman is the face of Sierra Ambulance. He has worked there since May, 1991, when he started as a paramedic, and in subsequent years he’s moved up to Operations Supervisor and then General Manager/Executive Director since 1997. That’s all about to change. Ed’s retiring as of December 31, 2021. Aaron Sundstrom, Operations Manager for the ...

Dear Friends, During the holiday season, there is so much to be grateful for. As difficult as the last couple of years have been, the EMCSPCA is ending 2021 on a high note! We are grateful that we are completing the final construction phase of the EMCSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center. As you know, this has been a very ...

We will continue to update conditions throughout the storm – stay safe!   Hazard 3:02 PM Alert | PGE pole leaning near Deep Forest Drive and Acorn Way in Yosemite Lakes Park. Google Map Motor Vehicle Accident 1:45 PM Alert | Motor vehicle accident Hwy 41 and Road 630.  Single vehicle involved and blocking both lanes.  Unknown injuries at this ...

Sean Michael Driscoll July 23, 1976 – November 11, 2021 Sean Michael Driscoll (Mike), 45, passed away on November 20, 2021, in a tragic motorcycle accident in Coarsegold, California. Our hearts are heavy in his absence. Mike was born on July 23, 1976, in Fresno, CA, to Thomas and Jeanne Driscoll. The family moved to Yosemite Lakes Park in Coarsegold ...

OAKHURST–As we wind our way through the holiday season, there’s lots to do from an old-fashioned Christmas Faire at Fresno Flats to getting limbered up with all the yoga offerings on the calendar below. And if you just need to relax and unwind with some good music–holiday or not–there’s plenty of that, as well. Does your organization have an event ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES – Earlier this week we talked about the return of Winter weather to our communities but, at the time, the details were still a little bit “foggy.”  Fast forward to this weekend and now we have a really good picture of what to expect over the next few days due to an “atmospheric river” weather pattern that is ...

OAKHURST — On Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, shortly after 6 p.m., the Madera County Sheriff’s Communications Center received a call for service for a reported stabbing in the 40000 block of Meadow Vista Drive in Oakhurst. MCSO Deputies Silva, Graves and Corporal Roth arrived on scene and discovered an adult male victim who had sustained stab wounds to his back. ...