COARSEGOLD–Bikers For Christ would like to invite the community to a toy drive and run that will support Manna House and our Mountain Community. The event will begin at Robert’s Frosty in Coarsegold December 2nd from 10:30am to 11:30am. Coffee and donuts will be provided. To participate bring an unwrapped toy. Finishing up the fun will be a ride to ...

David Arlo Larson December 17, 1935 – October 17, 2023 Flavia Joyce (McClain) Larson March 24, 1937 – June 26, 2023 Dave passed away on October 17th, 2023 in Fresno, CA. Joyce preceded him in passing on June 26th, 2020 in Ashland, OR. Dave was born in Silverton, OR, on December 17th, 1935 to Arlo and Mary Larson. Joyce was ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES—The Eastern Madera County SPCA (EMCSPCA) would like you to meet Ramsey. He is the EMCSPCA’s longest resident. He has been patiently waiting for a forever home for over a year. His holiday wish is for a person that is his very own. Ramsey is a center favorite and is a big, goofy love bug. He is a great ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control next week on State Route-49 (SR-49), SR132, and SR-140, for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled to occur as follows: STATE ROUTE 49 • One-way traffic control from Shilling Road to Crown Lead Road for sign/banner work beginning Monday, November 27, through Thursday, ...

NORTH FORK – The North Fork Scout Fund’s annual Christmas Tree Sale will begin on Saturday, December 2nd at the North Fork Library parking lot. Fresh, locally grown red fir (silver tip) in a variety of sizes through at least 16 ft. will be available. Tree sales will begin at 9 a.m. on the 2nd and continue daily until sold ...

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–During February, thousands of visitors visit Horsetail Fall, a waterfall that creates the illusion that the water is on fire. The surge in visitation has led to full parking lots, parking overflowing into traffic lanes, pedestrian-vehicle conflicts causing safety issues, and damage to natural and cultural resources. Day Use Reservations In order to manage visitor activity during this ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–The National Weather Service Hanford Office is predicting a storm system will impact Central California Wednesday through Saturday, resulting in periods of precipitation. The majority of this precipitation will fall Wednesday night and Thursday, as well as Friday afternoon and Friday night. There may be a brief break in precipitation Thursday night and Friday morning. Snow levels will be ...

Mariposa – Mariposa County in cooperation with Sierra Foothill Conservancy, the local Prescribed Burn Association, and the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation are currently working to implement key recommendations in the Mariposa Creek Parkway Master Plan, which includes conducting environmental restoration activities in the creek corridor. As part of this restoration, the county and its partners are conducting a controlled burn ...

In 2021 Grub Gulch 41-49 E. Clampus Vitus restored an antique Cornet for the Madera County Museum. The Cornet is a J. W. Pepper brand manufactured in 1890 and was owned and played by a gentleman named Walter Mills. Mills was a superintendent of the Gambetta Mine in Grub Gulch and it is said that he organized the Grub Gulch ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control this week on State Route-49 (SR-49) and SR-140, for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled to occur as follows: STATE ROUTE 49 • One-way traffic control from Smith Road to the SR-140/SR-49 junction for utility work beginning Monday, November 13, through Friday, November ...