MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Summer is here! This season is one of the most popular times to travel and if you or your family members are planning a summer vacation, make sure to check off getting your REAL ID from your travel checklist. Wherever your summer vacation is taking you, REAL ID is your ticket to fly! This time next summer, ...

TRAVEL & RECREATION — When you envision a California getaway, you may picture scenic shorelines, crashing waves and sun-kissed skies. You can find all of that and more if you make your way to California’s Central Coast. Monterey The historic fishing town offers iconic attractions like Cannery Row, Old Fisherman’s Wharf and Monterey Bay Aquarium, where the “Into the Deep: ...

JUNE LAKE — A benefit concert for Ukrainian refugee children, featuring musicians whose background include stints with Linda Ronstadt, Diana Ross, Emmylou Harris, Tom Petty, John Denver and more, will take place at the T-Bar Social Club in June Lake on Saturday, June 18, at 8 p.m. Still Got It will take you back in time with covers of classic ...

It was that magical day when Tioga Road reopened and I wandered across to say hello to some of my old friends: Tenaya Lake, Tuolumne Meadows, Tioga Lake and Saddlebag Lake. I never know how much snow or ice I will see until I make the trek. Please join me on my wandering. Where: Hoover Wilderness, Inyo National ForestElevation Range: ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — As California’s weather has already increased fire danger across the state, CAL FIRE is urging Californians to ensure they prepare their homes and property for wildfire. CAL FIRE officials are providing tips to residents to ensure they prepare for wildfire by focusing on Defensible Space and Home Hardening retrofits. “Recent wildfires and research have highlighted how the ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Sierra Ambulance Service will be holding elections for its Board of Directors during the week of June 13 to 16. Members may vote at the Sierra Ambulance offices at 40755 Winding Way, (next to Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital), Monday through Thursday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. or at the board meeting on Thursday, June 16, from 6 ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — As the nation observes Memorial Day and honors those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country, travel to gatherings with family and friends will dramatically increase vehicles on roadways during the holiday weekend. In an effort to make sure motorists obey the laws and reach their destinations safely, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will ...

Madera and Oakhurst Vote Centers Will Be Open For 11 Days In A Row  MADERA — Two Madera County Vote Centers will open Saturday morning offering voters the opportunity to vote in person, turn in vote by mail ballots or get assistance voting. Both the Madera Central Vote Center in the County Government Center and the Oakhurst Vote Center at ...

OAKHURST — The Yosemite Unified School District Board of Trustees is pleased to announce their intention to appoint Brian Beck as superintendent effective July 1, 2022. Mr. Beck’s appointment is subject to contract approval at the June 13, 2022, board meeting. A brief reception will be held at the board meeting to welcome him aboard. Mr. Beck comes to Yosemite ...

FRESNO STATE — The Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market (5368 N. Chestnut Ave.) at Fresno State will welcome the return of its most famous product when sweet corn goes on sale at 8 a.m. on Monday, May 30. Shoppers can buy 3 ears for $2 inside the market, which also offers a wide variety of fresh, student-made products and ...