MARIPOSA– Several counties in California are teaming up to make it easier for residents to add accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to their properties. Mother Lode ADU is a new partnership between the Counties of Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, and Nevada created to help homeowners in the region build an ADU. A new website at www.motherlodeadu.org will go live on Aug. 30, which will serve as a one-stop resource shop. ...

MADERA – Get ready for thrilling fun, oodles of fair food, and a loaded entertainment line-up as the Madera Fair, proudly presented by Valley Children’s Healthcare, returns for another spectacular year of family-friendly amusement on September 7th – 10th. This year’s event, easily considered one of Madera County’s largest parties, is set to be bigger and better than ever, offering ...

BASS LAKE–The Mountain Area Runners would like to invite all runners and walkers to join in the celebration of the 36th Smokey Bear Run / Walk. The event will be held at beautiful Bass Lake, California, on Saturday, September 23. This year’s proceeds will benefit CAL FIRE and the United States Forest Service (USFS) Fire Prevention Programs, and Madera County ...

OAKHURST — Five Yosemite High School student-athletes have been selected to join the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) All-American Cheer team. YHS cheerleaders picked for the honor are Kenzie Sconce, Taylor Bullock, Olivia Sanchez, Zoe Romero, and Gwenyth Farrell. They have each demonstrated the appropriate skills of cheerleading—sharp motions, dance, cheer, facial expression, and jumps—with passion and enthusiasm. In Case You ...

The First Annual ‘Sierra Summer Fest’ will be held Saturday, August 26th, 2023, at the Oakhurst Community Center OAKHURST — ‘Sierra Summer Fest’ at the Oakhurst Community Center is the mountain area’s newest festival showcasing so much of what our area & central California has to offer! If you haven’t heard about what this festival will be offering yet, then ...

SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST – The Sierra National Forest (SNF) will enact temporary fire restrictions, effective August 11, 2023, prohibiting campfires, welding, or smoking on all public lands managed by the Forest in non-developed campsites, with the exception of those shown in Exhibits A & B of the current Forest Order. Campfires will only be allowed in wilderness, developed campgrounds, or ...

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 ...

MADERA COUNTY — Do you have a knack for taking great photos? Do you enjoy taking pictures with your phone or camera? If the answer is yes, then this photo contest is for you. Selected photos will be viewed by over 156,000 Madera County residents. Photos should represent what makes Madera County great, such as landscapes, landmarks, or nature. Any Photographs ...

NORTH FORK — The “Friends of the North Fork Library” are excited about sponsoring this highly successful YARD SALE & SWAP MEET AT BANDIT TOWN on Saturday, 8/26, from 8 am to 3 pm for the third year. Last year 22 vendors participated, and we expect more this year. Live music is to be provided by Sierra Strummers Ukulele Club ...

Discover Yosemite, Inc. Recognized as Tripadvisor® 2023 Travelers’ Choice® Award Winner  OAKHURST, August 16, 2023 – Discover Yosemite is pleased to announce it has been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2023 Travelers’ Choice award winner for Tours. The coveted award celebrates businesses that have consistently received great traveler reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months, placing these winners among the top ...