From Lynn Northrop This is such a wonderful photograph that raises many questions for our Raymond group. What part of the railroad track was it taken, trying to judge from the hill and trees in background. Who could the children be on the granite? Where was this piece of Raymond granite heading? Was the “tooth pick” language carved on the ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES—The National Weather Service Hanford Office is predicting the first of two storm systems this week will bring snow and rain to our area Tuesday night into Thursday morning. The second system will begin impacting the area on Saturday morning through Sunday night. Snow levels will be lower than the first storm, beginning at 4,000 feet and dropping to ...

Showtimes for Friday, December 29th – Thursday, January 4th! The Color Purple PG-13 2 hr 20 min An adaptation of the Broadway musical The Color Purple, based on the acclaimed novel and its film adaptation. StarringFantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Halle Bailey, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Fri 29, Sat 3012:00pm, 3:00pm, 6:00pm, 9:05pmSun 31 – Thu ...

Showtimes for Friday, December 15th – Thursday, December 22nd! Wonka PG 1 hr 53 min A young Willy Wonka embarks on a mission to spread joy through his chocolate, which quickly becomes a phenomenon. StarringTimothée Chalamet, Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Olivia Colman, Rowan Atkinson, Hugh Grant, Sally Hawkins, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Jim Carter Fri 15, Sat 1612:00pm, 3:00pm, 6:00pm, ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control this week on State Route-49 (SR-49), SR132, and SR-140, for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled as follows: STATE ROUTE 49 • One-way traffic control from Shilling Road to Crown Lead Road for sign work beginning Monday, December 18, through Wednesday, December 20, ...

OAKHURST–Oakhurst Outpouring would like to invite the community to the 16th annual free Outpouring Christmas feast! It is a  fun time celebrating Christmas with the community! The fun includes a delicious Christmas feast, coffee and hot cocoa and desserts! Also, Santa will be there with gifts for the kids. WHEN: December 23rd 3-7pm. WHERE: Oakhurst Community Center 39800 Fresno Flats ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES—The end of fire season will be declared, in the CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit (MMU), on Monday, December 18th at 8 a.m. Burning is allowed, but burn permit requirements vary between counties. Burn permit information in Mariposa County: CAL FIRE burn permits are not required in Mariposa County until May 1st. Residents must contact the Mariposa County burn day ...

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–Yosemite National Park officials are announcing a pilot “Peak Hours Plus” 2024 vehicle reservation system.  It will be for park entry on select days between April 13 and October 27, 2024. It is for those driving into or through Yosemite National Park between 5 am and 4 pm. Reservations will be required as follows: April 13 through June ...

NORTH FORK–The Madera County Roads Department is reporting that the road has collapsed at Road 222/Railroad Grade Road. In response to this, the road crew has placed a one-lane road closure until further notice. There is a traffic stop sign and flashing lights at the location. Please stay alert and drive safely.

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–A new study has crowned Yosemite National Park the 5th most beautiful national park in the United States. The study by the travel experts at Bounce analyzed US national parks on their social media posts, Google searches and customer review data to reveal the USA’s most beautiful national parks. The team at Bounce has looked at the number ...