YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–Yosemite National Park (YNP) has experienced significant snowfall in all areas of the park, resulting in snow levels of up to 15 feet in some areas and the park’s closure on Saturday, Feb. 25. Park crews are working to restore critical services so visitors can safely return. There is no estimated date for reopening. The public is asked ...
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Storm Watch: Late February 2023 PART 2
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–The National Weather Service Hanford Office is predicting that a series of cold storm systems will continue to bring winter weather impacts to the foothill and mountain communities across our area. These storms are expected to include blizzard like conditions in the higher elevations of Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada Mountains and snow levels down to 500 ...
Read More »Red Cross Opens Warming Centers in Mariposa and Oakhurst
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES—The American Red Cross Central Valley Region has announced they are opening two Evacuation/ Warming Centers in Mariposa and Oakhurst for the many residents that are being impacted with power outages due to the winter storms that have pummeled our communities this week. UPDATES FOR 2.28.2023 MADERA SHERIFF: Evac & Warming Center open 9a-6p Oakhurst Comm Ctr. Evac assistance ...
Read More »More Snow on the Way…Are You Prepared?
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES—The National Weather Service Hanford Office is reporting that the storm system from the last couple of days is exiting to the east but the first in another series of systems will begin to impact the region late this afternoon. Rain, mountain snow, and gusty winds will continue at times through Wednesday. Dry weather will be brief today but ...
Read More »Yosemite National Park CLOSED
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–Officials from Yosemite National Park (YNP) have announced that the park is closed through Wednesday, March 1, due to severe winter conditions. For Authorized administrative only traffic can use El Portal Rd/Hwy 140. Starting at noon today, visitors/residents in Wawona and Yosemite West may exit toward Yosemite Valley/Hwy 140. Residents may not re-enter. Please call our road status phoneline ...
Read More »Now Playing at Yosemite Cinema: February 24th – March 2nd
Movie Times for Friday, February 24th to Thursday, March 2nd 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. Jesus Revolution Rated PG – 2 hours Greg Laurie, a counterculture teen in the late 1960s seeking meaning and purpose, who eventually joined the Jesus ...
Read More »Winter Travel Safety Tips From the Sierra National Forest
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — With the latest inclement weather inbound to the Sierra National Forest and expanded region, the Forest Service encourages visitors’ and residents to exercise extreme caution when traveling through the Forest. Wind and snow accumulation increases the risk of trees falling, both those that have experienced recent tree mortality as well as green trees. These falling trees can ...
Read More »Mariposa County Sheriff’s Foundation to Hold 1st Annual Gala
MARIPOSA — Come out and join us for the 1st Annual Sheriff’s Foundation Gala Fundraiser at the Mariposa Fairgrounds (Building A). You definitely don’t want to miss this event as they will be honoring the brave men and women of the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office with dinner, drinks, and a silent auction. Date & Time: Saturday, February 25, 2023, at ...
Read More »Wine Blending Party Coming to Fäsi Estate Winery
FRIANT — Time to get out your lab coat and mix, taste, and create the perfect wine blend with winemaker Ken Post, at the Fäsi Estate Winery Blending Party! Teams will be formed, blends will be tasted and winners will be announced! The winning team will receive a corked magnum bottle of their blend. Date & Time: Saturday, February 25, 2023, from ...
Read More »Yosemite Renaissance 37 Returns to Circle Gallery
MADERA — The prestigious Yosemite Renaissance 37 exhibit has returned to the Madera County Arts Council at Circle Gallery! Their mission is “to motivate artists to develop diverse interpretations of Yosemite and its varied landscapes.” There are many excellent art pieces that you definitely won’t want to miss, so we’ll see you there! Each year Circle Gallery has themed exhibitions ...
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