By UCCE Master Gardener, Christina Oborn. The just-concluded Coulterville Heritage Rose Tour in North County is a good time to remind us South County folks that we too have this tangible link to pioneer history. Mariposa County’s legacy roses have been found in abandoned homesteads, next to old miner’s cabins and ranch homes, on town historic home sites and empty ...

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–Yosemite Fire management is preparing to continue prescribed burning operations in the coming days on the Studhorse unit, which is south of the Wawona Hotel. Previous firing operations took place mid to late April 2023 and burned approximately 90 acres of the 260-acre unit. Conditions permitting, ignitions plan to take place at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — – Survivors with losses caused by the severe storms, floods, landslides and mudslides that began February 21, 2023, have less than 30 days left to register for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply for assistance is Monday, June 5, 2023. Disaster assistance is available to eligible individuals and households in the disaster-designated counties of:  Kern Madera ...

Christine L. Hudson January 30, 1949 – March 12, 2023 Christine L. Hudson, a resident of Oakhurst, California, passed away on March 12, 2023, at the age of 74. Born on January 30, 1949, in Oakland, California, she was the daughter of Lewis R. Hudson and Elaine Hudson. After graduating from Hayward High School in 1967, Christine attended Healds Business ...

COARSEGOLD—The Madera County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is reporting that on Monday, May 8th, 2023, at approximately 10:30 pm, the MCSO Communications Center received an emergency call for service at a home on Big River Way in Coarsegold. When Deputies arrived on the scene, they located both the suspect and victim inside the residence. The reporting party, an adult male, was ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Homeowners and renters in disaster-designated counties affected by the recent severe winter storms and flooding may now have access to free legal advice for disaster-related legal issues. Residents can call a Disaster Legal Service hotline at 888-382-3406 or go to http://freelegalanswers.org. Callers may be asked to leave a message and a specialist will get back to them ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — The original extreme sport is back in action this weekend! The first events of the 2023 U.S. STIHL TIMBERSPORTS season kickoff on Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13, with the Rookie Championship and U.S. Trophy events. Tollhouse local, Walt Page, will be competing in the U.S. Trophy event. Reigning Rookie Champion Andrew O’Connell of West Falls, NY, looks ...

OAKHURST — Every Saturday evening this summer, come and enjoy live music by the river at Queen’s Inn by the River! This Saturday, Square One will be bringing their own unique mixture of rock, blues, R & B, and jazz to Oakhurst. It’s going to be a great time so we’ll see you there! Date & Time: Saturday, May 13, ...

MARIPOSA–The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that officers responded to a call for suspicious circumstances that quickly turned into a critical incident at the Creekside Terrace Apartments on Sunday, May 7th, 2023, during the midnight hour. Upon arrival at the location, deputies found an adult victim who had been stabbed. The victim had one deep puncture wound to his ...

OAKHURST—The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reporting a traffic collision has occurred at the junction of Highways 49 and 41 in Oakhurst. A single motorcycle is involved with an ambulance enroute. Initial reports indicated two lanes of traffic were blocked, however an update indicates one lane is open. Please avoid the area if possible. We will update this article when ...