FEMA has set up mitigation tables at Madera’s local hardware stores with brochures, pamphlets and information about how to build back safer, smarter and stronger homes. There are tips on how to repair your home in wildfire zones, how to make your home fire resistant and how to protect yourself from the high risk of floods and mudflows. There are ...

SACRAMENTO – California Health Officials have issued a regional stay at home order for the San Joaquin Valley region due to ICU capacity dropping below 15%. The San Joaquin Valley region includes Calaveras, Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, San Benito, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tulare, and Tuolumne Counties. The San Joaquin Valley region stay at home order will take effect ...

OAKHURST – It all started in October of 2007. The smallest 4 year old being inspected by a referee. Emily Rich was playing on her older sister’s team because they were short a player. This game would be the beginning of dreams and aspirations to play soccer as a career. Emily would soon make a name for herself playing in ...

VALLEJO – With winter just around the corner, all visitors to California’s National Forests should continue to plan ahead before visiting and recreate responsibly once there. Early snowfall has already begun on some forests and road conditions will begin to impact access so please ensure that your vehicle is snow ready before you go. Visitors are encouraged to view the ...

MADERA COUNTY MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES – Celebrate the season by sharing your appreciation of Yosemite National Park and beautiful Bass Lake by supporting local small businesses in the region. Visit Yosemite | Madera County’s Holiday Gift Guide includes fun gifts from favorite local businesses. Generate a new way for traditional gift-giving with presents and mementos from your favorite vacation spot.  Revive that “Yosemite glow” for ...

SACRAMENTO – Dec. 3, 2020 – The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the University of California, Berkeley, Center for Fire Research and Outreach have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize an agreement to partner on research related to critical forest and fire issues. Highlighted by the recent large and damaging wildfires plaguing the state, the program ...

MADERA COUNTY MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES – Christmas is a special and joyous time every year, especially for the children. Not so. however, if you receive no presents. That’s where Toys for Tots comes in. The Marine Corps has been supplying less fortunate children in California with toys for Christmas since 1947. This Saturday, December 5, is your chance to help the ...

MADERA COUNTY – A community Hometown Christmas Drive Thru is under preparation for Madera County families. Gates open, Dec. 10th, 11th and 12th  from 5:00-9:00PM nightly Local lights, sights and treats including the Madera Christmas Light Parade “reimagined” under the organization of Madera Evening Lions Club, a Nativity scene provided by Madera Ministerial Association and local treats from tamales to ...

For the interactive 360° VR experience, go to https://www.virtualyosemite.org/virtual-tour/#node291 A short distance east of Yosemite, and just beyond the south shore of Mono Lake lies a series of volcanic craters, some as old as 40,000 years, created by rhyolitic eruptions. The newest of these is Panum Crater – believed to have formed only 650 years ago. Panum’s eruptions produced lava ...

COARSEGOLD – Dec. 1, 2020 – Amanda Steen, Co Owner of Graydon Kennels is announcing the difficult decision to close her Father’s legacy. Our small business is closing December 31st, 2020 due to the struggles of the COVID Pandemic. “I want to thank all clients who supported Graydon Kennels throughout the years and after my Father passed away in 2018.” ...