Susie Tomlinson and Judy Linda Horn initiated the North Fork Clean-up Day in March of 2003. They created a banner, developed a contingent of volunteers, and have been involved with Earth Day activities since 2005.

The largest cycling event in America, the 2012 Amgen Tour of California, is returning to Eastern Madera County on May 16th. You may not be able to travel to see the Tour de France, but this exciting bike race may very well pass by your front door. The world’s top professional cycling teams will be competing along a demanding course ...

The Central Valley Tea Party Young Patriots (CVTPYP) invites everyone to the Oakhurst Community Barn Dance on Saturday, May 12th. This is a fundraiser for the Family Freedom Fest, which will take place over the 4th of July weekend. The Saturday night Barn Dance will be held at the Oakhurst Community Center, located at 39800 Road 425B, from 5 to ...

Adult and youth artists from around the country are invited to submit their original artwork to the 2012 California Duck Stamp Contest. The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) will accept submissions from April 30 through May 30.

Visitors are urged to take safety precautions while traveling on road. Yosemite National Park Superintendent Don Neubacher announced today that the Tioga Road will open for the season on Monday, May 7, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. for all vehicle traffic. The Tioga Road, bounded on both sides by State Highway 120, is the popular east-west crossing of the Sierra Nevada. ...

On Thursday, May 10th, the Yosemite High School Bands will perform their final concert of the year. For some, this will mark the final concert of their high school career, and is the time to thank those graduating seniors for their contribution to the music program. The concert will feature the Beginning and Advanced Percussion Ensembles, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble ...

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Spring is in the air and California’s flora and fauna are awakening from their winter slumber. Deer, bears, birds and other wildlife are busy caring for their newborn offspring. During this season of rebirth and renewal, the Department of Fish and Game (DFG) recommends that people leave young wildlife alone if they see them in the outdoors. The improper handling ...

As the warm weather returns, humans are not the only species coming out to enjoy the sun. Snakes, too, can be found basking in the sun’s rays. Although most snakes in the state are harmless, the Department of Fish and Game (DFG) reminds the public to steer clear of the venomous rattlesnake and know what to do if one strikes. ...

California State Parks has announced it will be raising the price of four of its annual passes as of May 1, 2012. Day use and camping fees will remain at 2009 levels. The passes to be increased are as follows: