NORTH FORK – A pickup that caught fire on Old Town Road (Road 226) this morning blocked traffic and set neighbors’ nerves on edge as it spread into the vegetation. The driver of the Ford pickup was westbound on Road 226 just after 11 a.m., when he reportedly ran out of gas. After retrieving a gas can, he returned to ...

 CENTRAL SIERRA – The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a flash flood warning for north central Madera County and east central Mariposa County until 8:45 p.m. Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated a thunderstorm producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to one inch of rain has already fallen, and flash flooding is expected. Some locations ...

NORTH FORK – Norma Jean Andera passed away on May 26. 2015 at the age of 89. She had been a resident of North Fork for 31 years. There will be a funeral Mass at St. Joseph’s Church in North Fork on Friday, June 26, at 10 a.m. with burial following immediately at North Fork Cemetery.

MADERA COUNTY – The Madera County Transportation Commission (MCTC) asks for public input during a special meeting on Wednesday, Apr. 22, from 3 – 5 p.m. The subject of Unmet Transit Needs will be explored during the meeting located in Madera at 2001 Howard Road, Suite 201. MCTC is the Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) for Madera County, responsible for ...

The number of residential break-ins spikes during the summer months. And while yes, we are fortunate to live in an area where the crime rate is lower than others, like Fresno, theft still happens. So whether you will be jet setting around the world or going on a weekend getaway this summer, make your home less attractive to thieves with ...

OAKHURST – It was a poignant but exciting day for Bob and Ruth Hillyard at the ‘Ol Kettle Restaurant in Oakhurst today. Old friends and loyal customers gathered to say goodbye to what has been a mainstay of the community for almost 30 years. Bob and Ruth have run this family business since 1985 when they opened the Kettle at ...

“Mom, I’ve got a surprise for you! “ When your kids are little, those words can warm your heart. By teenage years, that same phrase can freeze your blood, as your seemingly innocent son finally reveals his tongue piercing while your sweet collegiate daughter shows off her tatted hip.

OAKHURST – Sign-ups are underway for Sierra Mountain Little League, this Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, Jan. 15, 17 & 19 at the CoolBean/Pizza Factory patio. Anyone with children between the ages of 4 -12 is encouraged to sign them up, no matter their skills. There are teams for kids of all skill levels, and this is a great way to ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) announced the 2012 service academy nominees from California’s 19th Congressional District; one of those nominated is a Yosemite High School (YHS) student. David R. Nobles, of Oakhurst, was nominated by Rep. Denham to the U.S. Air Force Academy in December. Nobles is a senior at YHS.

OAKHURST – A student enrolled last year at Campbell Community Day High School was designated Student of the Month by the Sierra Sunrise Rotary Club, due to his outstanding achievement during the course of the 1st semester of the 2012-13 year. Instructor Brandon Brokaw says Joe De Paz studied at alternative site Campbell last semester. “He did the work to ...