MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Get out your dancing shoes because it’s time to party! There’s live music (and lots of great food and drink) happening all over the mountain this weekend! Just take a look at what’s coming up on the musical horizon! Axis Grounded Music Series Presents Randy Freeman Gather outside on the patio in Town Center at AXIS Coffee Bar ...

MARIPOSA – CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officers arrested 61-year-old Michael Eric Alexander on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Mariposa County. Through an extensive investigation, Alexander, a local resident, was identified as the suspect responsible for igniting five vegetation fires between Paddy Hill Road and Corey Pines Road off of East Whitlock Road since May 31, 2023. The East Whitlock fires ...

Sarah “Sally” Ruth Swiecki  August 6, 1929 – June 19, 2023 With sadness, love and profound gratitude, the family of Sarah “Sally” Ruth Swiecki, age 93, announces her departure at the Oakhurst Board in Care on Wednesday, June 19, 2023. Sally, as known to those closest to her, was born August 6, 1929, in Grosnell, Arkansas, to parents Tom and ...

MARIPOSA — Local metal trio JNX will make their Music on the Green debut on Friday, July 28. Crushing, aggressive, and raw are a few descriptions of the band. Brothers Jonah and Xavier Dacanay have been influenced by bands such as Van Halen, Metallica, and Pantera. These young rockers strive to carry the torch in the metal genre for younger generations. ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Renters and homeowners in 14 counties impacted by the February and March storms and flooding will now have more time to sign up for federal disaster assistance. FEMA’s registration period, due to end July 20, has been extended to Sept. 1, 2023. The eligible counties are Butte, Kern, Madera, Mariposa, Mendocino, Mono, Monterey, Nevada, San Benito, San ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Please be advised that in partnership with Madera County, the Eastern Madera County Fire Safe Council will be performing hazard fuels reduction work along Roads 621, 420, and 225 in the county right-of-way. The name of the project is the Madera County Evacuation Route Identification, Assessment, and Fuels Treatment Project. This fuels reduction project was chosen in ...

Ethel Saenz, age 89, of Visalia, California, entered into rest on Thursday, July 13, 2023. Ethel was born in Madera, California, to her loving parents Ralph and Mabel Lewis. Ethel was a proud mother and was incredibly passionate about caring for her family and others. She shared with her family her love of cooking and enjoyed the tranquility that the ...

Patricia Ann Murray December 29th, 1940 – July 24, 2023 Patricia Ann Murray, 82, of Oakhurst, CA, passed away peacefully on July 24th, 2023. Pat was born in Barrow-in-Furness, England, on December 29th, 1940, to Florence “Jean” and James Orrell. Pat’s father was in the Royal British Navy and was killed in action in 1941. Pat immigrated to the United States ...

Movie Showtimes for Friday, July 21st – Thursday, July 27th Yosemite VR shows begin at 11:45 a.m. daily. Remember, you can always check movie times and purchase tickets in advance at Yosemite Cinema or on the Yosemite Cinema App. Barbie Rated PG-13 – 1 hour 54 minutes Live-action feature film based on the popular line of Barbie dolls. StarringMargot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America ...

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK — Great news! Tioga Road (continuation of Highway 120 through the park) will open to vehicles on Saturday, July 22, at 8 am. While vault and portable toilets will be available, there will be no water, store or food service, or fuel. Be sure to bring all the food and water you need. The Tuolumne Meadows Wilderness ...