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CSRF’s ‘Seedlings of Hope’ to Host Spring Planting Workdays

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SHAVER LAKE — In Partnership with the Creek Fire Recovery Collaborative, Sierra Resource Conservation District, and the Arbor Day Foundation, the Central Sierra Resiliency Fund’s Seedlings of Hope program will be hosting planting workdays this month. Date & Time: Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 9 a.m. Breakfast and water will be provided, however, volunteers are encouraged ...

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Are You Wildfire Ready?

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–The 2023 Wildfire season is just around the corner, and the time to prepare for wildfires is now. The Valley Air District encourages residents to be prepared and plan for potential poor air quality due to wildfire smoke that might reach the Valley as we head into the hotter, drier time of the year. Predicting the severity of the ...

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Get to Know The Watch Duty Fire Alert App

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–With fire season right around the corner, knowing when a fire starts in your area can mean the difference between life and death. Nearly every wildfire fatality occurs within the first hour, yet official notifications are often delayed, sparse, or non-existent.  Watch Duty (WD), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, alerts you of nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts in real time when ...

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Antique and Classic Wooden Boat Show Coming to Bass Lake

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BASS LAKE — The Bass Lake Lion’s Club and the Antique & Classic Boat Society present the 31st Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show at Miller’s Landing at Bass Lake! Boats from all over the state will be competing for “Best of Show.” Come, enjoy, and cast your vote! Date & Time: Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ...

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Fresno State Honors Two With Honorary Doctorates

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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 ...

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Oakhurst Yosemite Hot Rod Auto Show Coming to Town

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OAKHURST — Start revving your engines, everyone! The Oakhurst Yosemite Hot Rod Auto Show is coming to Oakhurst next weekend! There’ll be (literally) tons of cars as well as some awesome food! It’s going to be a great time for the entire family so we’ll see you there! Date & Time: Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 2 ...

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Now Playing at Yosemite Cinema: May 12th – 18th

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Showtimes for Friday, May 12th – Thursday, May 18th 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. Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 Rated PG-13 – 2 hours 29 minutes Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his ...

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Alert: Traffic Collision Hwy 49 and Darrah

MARIPOSA—The California Highway Patrol is reporting that a traffic collision has occurred on Highway 49 at Darrah Road. Two vehicles are involved. Major injuries are being reported as well. The northbound lane is currently blocked. An ambulance is enroute and an air ambulance has been ordered to report to the Usona Landing Zone. Please avoid the area if possible. We ...

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Traffic Restrictions Next Week in Mariposa County

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MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has the following operations scheduled for next week in Mariposa County. State Route 49 • One-way traffic control from Varain Road to Ben Hur Road in Mormon Bar near Mariposa for sign work from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. • Moving lane closure from Mount Bullion ...

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BBQ Fundraiser to be Held for Mountain Crisis Services

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OAKHURST — Oakhurst Lutheran Church is holding a fund-raising BBQ dinner to benefit Mountain Crisis Services in Mariposa. The dinner will include a half-pound of smoked beef brisket, corn pudding, BBQ pasta salad, and dessert. Diners have their choice to either dine in or to drive through and pick up their meals. This is a great deal for such a ...

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