TRAFFIC ADVISORY: One-Way Traffic Control on State Routes 49, 132, and 140. Route 140 is Temporarily Closed Near Briceburg Due to Rockslide MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is scheduled to conduct the following work next week in Mariposa County: Route 49 • One-way traffic control from Mt. Ophir Road to Bear Valley Point for utility work ...
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Traffic Alert: Road 426 And Black Road
OAKHURST–The California Highway Patrol is reporting a traffic collision that has occurred on Road 426 near Black Road. Injuries are unknown at this time; however, all of the occupants are out of the vehicle. There is a lane blockage being reported, so please avoid the area if possible. We will update this article as more information becomes available.
Read More »Man Accused Of Abuse, Illegal Captivity Found In Fish Camp
FRESNO — Domestic Violence detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 52-year-old Jonathan Riester of Cayucas, CA. His bail is set at $35,000. On December 18th, a woman flagged down a motorist for help along Hwy. 168 near Shaver Lake. The woman explained to the driver she was in danger and wished to be taken to a safe ...
Read More »Forest Service to Host Two In-Person Hiring Events
VALLEJO — The United States Forest Service (USFS) is hiring for Wildland Firefighter positions into hiring permanent and seasonal, hand crews, engine crews, hotshot crews, and more. Make a lasting impact on the world around you and unlock opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. Join the Forest Service’s Region 5 fire organization and be a part of the team ...
Read More »Hwy 140 Remains Closed Due To Rockslides
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: State Route 140 Remains Closed Near Briceburg Due to Rockslide MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has temporarily closed State Route 140 near Briceburg in Mariposa County due to a large rockslide that made the roadway impassable on Sunday, January 15, 2023. Caltrans has initiated an Emergency Director’s Order ...
Read More »Get Ready for Bingo at the Coarsegold Community Center
COARSEGOLD — Get out your daubers, everyone! Bingo games are happening twice a week (plus once a month) at the Coarsegold Community Center. These games are always a blast so don’t miss out on your chance to win some of that sweet moolah. We’ll see you there! Every Monday Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Games start at 12 noon. Every ...
Read More »Traffic Alert: Hwy 140 Closed In Mariposa County
MARIPOSA COUNTY–The California Highway Patrol (CHP) and The California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) are reporting that Highway 140 is temporarily closed with no estimated time of reopening. The closure begins at the top of the Briceburg grade near the Yosemite Bug Hostel turn off and continues through to El Portal. We will update this article when new information is available. ...
Read More »YSA’s Lauren Ball to Present Digital Art App Demo on Zoom
YOSEMITE — Get ready to explore the exciting new world of digital art applications with award-winning illustrator and graphic designer Lauren Ball. Before COVID struck, Lauren led the Digital Arts Group for Yosemite Sierra Artists (YSA) and was instrumental in transitioning and rebranding Yosemite Western Artists to YSA. Your iPad and computer can open a new world of artistic expression ...
Read More »New Sierra Tel Directory Showcases a Bit of Midpines History
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Sierra Tel, serving both Eastern Madera County and Mariposa County, announces that its 2023 telephone directory recounts the long history of Midpines Food and Gas. The directory story briefly recounts the times gone by of the 1926 Carstens building, located at the intersection of Carsten’s Road and Highway 140 in Midpines, that is now Midpines Food and ...
Read More »Soroptimist ‘Dream It, Be It’ Conference Coming to Oakhurst
OAKHURST — Get ready, ladies! The 8th Annual Soroptimist International of the Sierras Dream It, Be It Conference is returning to Oakhurst. All girls in grades 8 through 12 are highly encouraged to attend this free one-day event. This awesome conference, focusing on career support for girls, will be held at the Oakhurst Community Center. Saturday, January 21, from 8 ...
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