The folks at Pak & Page in Oakhurst are warning residents about an email scam that could seriously damage your computer. These emails have been circulating for many years, and the most recent version, according to sources at Pak & Page, looks like this:

Divorce is painful. Even when one thinks it’s the best decision for all involved, it’s still painful. In my career as a mental health provider and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, what I’ve found especially troublesome is when the divorcing or divorced parents make it even harder on the children.

The whole town has been buzzing since word got out that someone bought the Mountain House. The Mountain House restaurant, located at Highway 41 and the Bass Lake turnoff (Road 222), had been a favorite of locals and visitors alike for many years, so when the doors closed in late 2009, it was another blow to the economy of the ...

Store donations fill classrooms with supplies O’NEALS – The first week of school was a little extra special this year for students in grade K-3 at Spring Valley Elementary School, thanks to a generous donation from the Dollar Tree store in Oakhurst’s Raley’s Center. Because of the Chawanakee Unified School District’s tight budget, the tiny school at O’Neal’s was a ...

OAKHURST — Two people were transported to Community Medical Center in Fresno after a single-vehicle accident on Deadwood closed Highway 41 for about an hour. Jean Smith, 62, of Oakhurst was driving her black Chevy Suburban south on Highway 41 from Oakhurst up Deadwood when she lost control of the vehicle. Both she and her son Chris Smith, 21, who ...

Club donations include backpacks and flags O’NEALS – Once again, Spring Valley Elementary School has benefited from the generosity of area residents who care about their schools.

Marianna Burrett (tendtheearth.net), Jamie, Danielle, Charlee, Kim (Zucchini smile) Jayden, Skyla, Rodney, Danielle, J. Doss (Unit Director) By: Marianna Burrett Beneath the towering giant mammoth sunflowers, children can be seen (and heard) discovering the perfect, ready to harvest cucumbers or the three varieties of squash that are the result of their skillful gardening practices. Another child is quick to point ...

Firefighters make progress on Road 200 fire – Update Tuesday, Aug 28, 5:30 p.m. The “Ranch Fire” which broke out around noon Monday, Aug. 27, on Road 200 near Finegold Creek, is now 100% contained. Crews are doing mop-up work and many have been released back to their duty stations.The Cal Fire crew from the Rancheria station just south of ...

Support your local firefighters! Don’t miss the 40th Annual Deep Pit BBQ and Raffle this Saturday, Sept. 1, from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. All you can eat beef, salad, beans, bread, cake, and coffee. Water, soda. wine and beer are extra. This event takes place at the Cedar Valley Fire Department, 44907 Lakeside Drive, just north of Oakhurst. Adults are ...

Area Firefighters Have Had Plenty To Do Firefighters have had a busy couple days, and fortunately made quick work of several fires in the area. Thursday, Aug. 23, a fire on E. Idyllwild in a neighborhood near Bass Lake’s Pines Resort involved about one-half acre and a boat trailer. The “Idle Fire” was reported at 10:18 p.m. on Thursday night, ...