By Sal Maccarone During the 1880’s while the west was still being won, the transcontinental railroad had finally reached a spur of land on Glorietta Bay near San Diego, California. That is where the rail line ended. This last train stop on the Coronado Peninsula eventually became the city of Coronado, and as with so many rail stops, it was ...

The Sierra National Forest (SNF) has updated its Closure Order for  elect recreation sites, roads, and trails. Forest Order 05-15-00-21-26 will be effective on December 16, 2021 through January 20, 2022. This order supersedes Forest Order 05-15-00-21-23. Many of the areas listed  in this closure are seasonally closed during the late fall/winter months. Forest Order No. 05-15-00-21-26 Sierra National Forest ...

OAKHURST–If you know, you know. If you don’t, you need to.  Social media can be an incredible time suck or the biggest boon your business has ever seen. It all depends on you.  The feeling of being overwhelmed and not knowing where to start is real. With Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok…the list goes on and on – where do ...

Whipping up family favorites all winter long is a perfect activity to keep loved ones warm in the kitchen while avoiding the bitter chill outdoors. Delicious, heartwarming snacks offer a simple and savory way to bring everyone in from the cold while enjoying comforting flavors together. Baked Tomato Goat Cheese Dip Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Servings: ...

NORTH FORK — Each year, Grace Community Church makes Christmas food baskets available for the residents of North Fork. This year they will follow the same practices as last year since Covid-19 is still driving their precautions. There will be no advance signups, and the pickup of the food will be a drive-through on the church campus. Volunteers will place ...

OAKHURST–As we wind our way through the holiday season, there’s lots to do from an old-fashioned Christmas Faire at Fresno Flats to getting limbered up with all the yoga offerings on the calendar below. And if you just need to relax and unwind with some good music–holiday or not–there’s plenty of that, as well. Does your organization have an event ...

Fannie the Corgi led the way as we took a short fall hike looping our way around the trails and hills at Ahwahnee Hills Regional Park, watching the fog lift and roll onward. Where: Ahwahnee Hills Regional ParkDistance: 3.40 Miles (more or less, depending on how far you wish to go)Difficulty: Easy to ModerateElevation Range: 2,286’– 2,625′Elevation Gain: 359′Date: November ...

Despite a busy holiday schedule, you can take the stress out of entertaining and cooking by planning ahead and simplifying your menu. Here’s how: Start with Showstopping Recipes When hosting for the holidays, visual dishes that look as good as they taste lend themselves toward seasonal celebrations. Try shareable creations like this Baked Camembert Wreath with Navel Orange and Cranberry ...

MARIPOSA – The Mariposa County Arts Council invites the public to Silver Linings: Photographing Personal Peace During the Pandemic, an exhibition featuring work from participants of the 2021 F/STOP Photography program. Silver Linings will open for viewing on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, in the front room of the Mariposa Museum and History Center (5119 Jessie St, Mariposa, CA, 95338), and ...

OAKHURST–Fresno Flats Historical Village and Park and the Oakhurst Boys & Girls Club round out their collaborations during 2021 with a Christmas Finale, to take place at the village on Saturday, December 18 from 10 am to 3 pm. The event also brings together many of the groups who have worked side-by-side with Fresno Flats during 2021. There will be ...