OAKHURST — After two seasons of rapid success, the Yosemite High School boys’ cross-country team is anxious to see what they can achieve this year with a full returning team of upperclassmen.  A third Valley championship would be an amazing accomplishment for the team and our community. In 2021, the Badgers won the NSL league meet with an extremely rare ...

FRESNO — Fresno State freshman Tyler Jones looks to continue the Bulldoggers club rodeo team’s tradition at the College National Finals Rodeo when he competes in team roping in the header position at this year’s event, June 11 to June 17 in Casper, Wyoming. Jones, an agricultural business major, earned his bid thanks to a third-place region ranking based on his ...

FRESNO STATE — Forensic anthropologist Dr. Chelsey Juarez of the Fresno State Forensic Anthropology Laboratory analyzes the remains to estimate things like age, sex, stature, ancestry and to investigate the type and timing of traumatic injuries  — whatever the medical examiner needs. Her work, with assistance from about six undergraduate students in the lab, helps find resolutions for missing people ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Get out your sunscreen, everyone, because summer swim season is almost here! If you want to start teaching your kids to swim or just work on that summer beach body, My Club and the Baker Swim Complex at Yosemite High School have got you covered. Check out what’s going on! My Club Programs June 12 – August ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Every year, Soroptimist of The Sierras gives three cash awards for their Live Your Dream program to women completing their education. This year, at their award ceremony and spring tea luncheon, the applicants chosen to receive the $1,500 awards included Karen Wood, Sarah Howard, and Krystal Anderson. Live Your Dream Award recipients may use the cash award ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Honorary doctorates are awarded on behalf of the California State University system and Fresno State in recognition of excellence and extraordinary achievement in significant areas of human endeavor that embody the objectives and ideals of the CSU system. Holly Blossom Wyatt will receive an honorary doctor of humane letters and will be recognized during the College of Arts ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — The 2023 Madera County Academic Pentathlon culminated with the Super Quiz and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, April 29, naming Mountain Home School Charter this year’s champion team. Nearly 100 students participated in this five-event academic competition, held on February 14 and April 29. Students competed in the areas of essay, fine arts, literature, science and social science. ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Heads up, everyone! You don’t want to miss out on Yosemite High School Music Department’s 14th Annual “Nite on the Town!” There will be amazing live music performed by YHS Music Department students, plus a silent and live auction, treats made by YHS Culinary, and more! Dates & Times: Saturday, May 6, & Sunday, May 7, 2023, from ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–The California Highway Patrol is reporting several traffic hazards and collisions associated with the snow that is moving through our areas this morning. There are also some school delays. Please use caution on the roads today and stay safe!   We will update this article as more information is available. Madera County Several vehicles are stuck on the side ...

COARSEGOLD–Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten enrollment have begun! Enrollment can be completed online, or you can pick up a packet in the Coarsegold Elementary and Rivergold Elementary school offices from 7:30 am until 4:00 pm. If enrollment is completed online, the registrar will call and request you come to the office to provide additional information not included in the online ...