Mariposa County Sheriff Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred last night leaving one dead and two others injured. MARIPOSA – Early details indicate an altercation occurred between multiple illegal marijuana growers in the Stumpfield Mountain Rd area late Saturday evening. One subject was pronounced dead at the scene while two others drove themselves to a valley hospital for treatment ...

It was hot at the house but cool and foggy along the coast. Mom was in need of a fried oyster lunch and Phil’s Fish Market makes a mean fried oyster. The obvious solution was a road trip to Moss Landing. We headed over Highway 152, 101, and toward Monterey. Between Castroville and Moss Landing, we stopped by one of ...

One-Way Traffic Control: Delays Expected On State Routes 49 and 140 MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct striping operations and bridge work next week on State Routes 49 and 140. State Route 49 One-way traffic control on Route 49 from the Madera/Mariposa County line to Varain Road for striping operations beginning Sunday, July 11, through ...

MADERA COUNTY- With a heatwave coming the Madera County Sheriff’s Office has set up cooling centers for Madera County Residents. The following locations are set-up as Cooling Centers during the summer months. The Centers will be open the days and times of the week as indicated below. Other Centers may be opened on an “as need” basis and will be announced ...

Senator Borgeas Announces Central California Animal Disaster Team as Nonprofit of the Year FRESNO – Senator Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno) is proud to recognize the Central California Animal Disaster Team (CCADT) as the Nonprofit of the Year for the 8th Senate District. Each year the California Legislature recognizes California nonprofits from across the state for their community contributions. The CCADT is a ...

OAKHURST – On Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at approximately 11:54 pm, the Merced Communication Center (MCC) received a call of a traffic collision on Road 427 east of Elliott Drive, with medical personnel responding. Officers from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Oakhurst Area responded to the scene and investigated the collision. During the initial investigation it was determined a 20 ...

THIS JUST IN:  Information received from Madera County regarding the proportion of our population indicates an even greater need to take advantage of Sierra Ambulance’s service. Per information provided by Robert Macaulay, Chief of Staff to Tom Wheeler, Madera County District 5 has the highest concentration of both elderly and disabled.  Nearly 20 per cent of our population is age ...

Friday, July 9 The Weekend Market at Coarsegold Historic Village. Friday, Saturday & Sunday. 35300 Highway 41, Coarsegold.  559/658-1422. CoarsegoldCA.com/CGVevents.html. Art Exhibit at Yosemite Gateway Art Center – Wed. through Sun., through August 15, 11 am to 5 pm. Gallery Row, 40982 Highway 41, Oakhurst. 559/683-5551. Facebook.com/ygacarts. Golden Chain Theatre Presents 2021 Drive-In Summer Melodrama, Fri & Sat. 7:30 pm ...

OAKHURST – Paul Adelizi, President of the Sierra Historic Sites Association, has a passion for history. You could almost call it an obsession. As such, he’s in a perfect position to initiate a collaboration between the Boys and Girls Club of Oakhurst and Fresno Flats Historical Museum. The inaugural Pioneer Camp begins on Tuesday, July 13 and runs daily from ...

Sally the Weimaraner and Fannie the Corgi loved their adventure on the 20 Lakes Loop Trail, especially the part where they got to play in the snow! Located in the Hoover Wilderness, this trail led us by beautiful lakes, small tarns and mountains still streaked with snow. Where: Inyo National Forest, Hoover WildernessDistance: 8.7 MilesDifficulty: ModerateElevation Range: 10,092′ – 10,359′Date: ...