NORTH FORK — Good news, everyone! Storytelling is back at the Sierra Mono Museum and Cultural Center in North Fork. Enjoy an afternoon of great stories, told by veteran storytellers from the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians of California. It’s always a great time, so we’ll see you there! This event will be held Saturday, January 14, from 1 – ...
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UCCE to Offer Two-Part Pile Burning Workshop
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Winter can be a great time for pile burning brush and other woody debris around your home. Learning how to construct and prepare hand piles takes skill and an understanding of safety and weather considerations to minimize the risk of escape. The University of California Cooperative Extension invites community members to a 2-part pile burning workshop to ...
Read More »The Mariposa Yosemite Symphony Orchestra Returns!
MARIPOSA — The Mariposa Yosemite Symphony Orchestra (MYSO), formerly the Mariposa Symphony Orchestra, returns to live public performances this April, following a three-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic. The concerts (specific April weekend to be announced) will be offered as a 7 p.m. Saturday evening event in the Fiester Auditorium at Mariposa County High School, and a Sunday matinee ...
Read More »UCCE to Offer Post-Fire Forest Resilience Workshop
Save the Date! Register now for a California Post- Fire Forest Resilience Workshop! Post-Fire Resilience Workshop Flyer (PDF) Online every Wednesday from 6 – 7:30 p.m. February 1 to March 15 and in-person field trips on Thursday, March 16, and Friday, March 17. Hosted by University of California Cooperative Extension in collaboration with CAL FIRE, California Association of Resource Conservation ...
Read More »Now Playing at Yosemite Cinema: January 6th – 12th
Remember, you can always check movie times and purchase tickets in advance at Yosemite Cinema or on the Yosemite Cinema App. Here are the movie times for Friday, January 6th – Thursday, January 12th. M3GAN Rated PG-13 – 1 hour 42 minutes A brilliant toy company roboticist uses artificial intelligence to develop M3GAN, a life-like doll programmed to emotionally bond with her ...
Read More »Let’s Go Ice Skating at The Pines Resort on Bass Lake
BASS LAKE — Lace up your skates, get your winter gear ready and come spin, glide and slide at Bass Lake! The glice (artificial ice) rink will be located on the upper tennis court, just past the main parking lot from now until March 31, 2023. Admission Fees Admission fee covers two (2) consecutive 60-minute sessions; beginning on the hour ...
Read More »California State Fire Marshal Announces Retirement
SACRAMENTO — State Fire Marshal Michael J. Richwine announced his retirement from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Office of the State Fire Marshal, after a 42-year career, including 36 years with the Department. Chief Richwine was appointed State Fire Marshal by Governor Gavin Newsom on May 15, 2020, after serving as the Assistant State Fire ...
Read More »YARTS Receives $3.6 Million In Federal Funding For Busses
MERCED – Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) will soon benefit from a $3.68 million federal award for replacing four buses. The funding is part of the fiscal year 2023 omnibus spending package signed by President Biden this week. It is one of several community projects in the region sponsored by Congressman Jim Costa (D-16) and funded in the bill. ...
Read More »New Year’s Weekend Storm Damage Adding Up
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–This past weekend’s storm wreaked havoc on our mountain communities in more ways than one. Although we definitely needed the rain and snow, what we didn’t need was the flooding and damage that came with it. Flooding, landslides, trees down, power outages, and more occurred mostly on Saturday, News Year’s Eve when an atmospheric river storm moved through our ...
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MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–While we are looking forward to a New Year, we have found ourselves reflecting on the past year. Reporting on the culture, politics, emergencies, milestones, and events of our community is an honor and a privilege for all of us here at Sierra News Online (SNO). Please read on as we look at some of our most popular stories ...
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