Hard working, protector, giving, loving, sensitive, kind and quiet are a few words that describe Braden Varney. Son, brother, husband, father and friend explain the lives he’s touched. Braden was born to Gordie and Lynn Varney on May 12, 1982. At the young age of four, Braden operated his first snow plow that Gordie made him out of a riding ...

MODESTO – Members of the Fire Service family will be celebrating the life of a fallen brother, Heavy Fire Equipment Operator Braden Varney, on Monday, July 23, in Modesto, Calif. There will also be a public visitation on Sunday, July 22. Braden Varney, just 36 years old, was killed on July 14 when his dozer rolled over in a steep ...

Hi, I am Marc Sobel, candidate for Madera County Supervisor in the 5th district that covers the mountain and foothill communities. My story starts with 42 years of community service. This stands outside creating and running my own businesses. I work as a leader in stressful dynamic environments and sometimes lives and millions of dollars in assets are on the ...

04/21/2018 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm - Have you ever wondered who a woodcarver might be? Are you looking for a new hobby? Could you be looking for a few good laughs? If your interest has been piqued join the Woodcarvers Rendezvous April 15, 2018 – April 21, 2018 for the 11th Annual Woodcarvers Rendezvous. What is this fun event? A whole week dedicated [...]

04/15/2018 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Have you ever wondered who a woodcarver might be? Are you looking for a new hobby? Could you be looking for a few good laughs? If your interest has been piqued join the Woodcarvers Rendezvous April 15, 2018 – April 21, 2018 for the 11th Annual Woodcarvers Rendezvous. What is this fun event? A whole week dedicated [...]

04/16/2018 - 04/20/2018 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm - Have you ever wondered who a woodcarver might be? Are you looking for a new hobby? Could you be looking for a few good laughs? If your interest has been piqued join the Woodcarvers Rendezvous April 15, 2018 – April 21, 2018 for the 11th Annual Woodcarvers Rendezvous. What is this fun event? A whole week dedicated [...]

Editor’s Note: As longtime Oakhurst resident Bob Kaspar continues an epic coast-to-coast ride from California to his hometown near Boston, he checks in from the road. Pagosa Springs, Colorado, is a large natural hot springs on the San Juan River whose ownership was contested for many years between the Ute and Navajo tribes. Click on images to enlarge. Ownership was finally settled ...

MARIPOSA — Congressman Tom McClintock will hold a town hall meeting in Mariposa on Tuesday, Feb.  21, and the public is invited to attend. The meeting will be held at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds Building A, located at 5007 Fairgrounds Road. The Town Hall starts at 6 p.m. Information about upcoming town hall meetings can be found on the Congressman’s website ...

OAKHURST – The California Carvers Guild, along with the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce and Visit Yosemite/Madera County, are proud to bring you the 9th Annual Woodcarver’s Rendezvous at the Oakhurst Community Center during the week of Apr. 17-23. Woodcarvers travel from far and wide to attend this unique event located just outside Yosemite’s southern entrance along Highway 41. “This ...

COARSEGOLD – The public is invited to a town hall meeting with Congressman Tom McClintock on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. The event takes place in the Yosemite Lakes Park Clubhouse, located at 30250 Yosemite Springs Parkway. The Congressman welcomes conversation related to issues including the drought, healthcare, legislation, and whatever other locally relevant topics people want to talk ...