BASS LAKE — It’s that time of year again — fall is in the air and the Smokey Bear Run / Walk returns to the shores of beautiful Bass Lake. Saturday, Sept. 24, runners and walkers of all ages will gather at Recreation Point on the south shore for one of the year’s most anticipated events. Organizers have been working ...

NORTH FORK — The Grizzly Century Bike Run will return this year after missing last year due to smoke and fires. One of the premier 100-mile rides in the state, it includes challenging climbs, the spectacular scenery of the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway and the High Sierra, quiet roads, and the some of the best food and friendly support to ...

NORTH FORK — The North Fork Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to an important informational presentation on the Madera County proposed Public Safety Sales Tax. As residents of the county consider whether to support a one cent sales tax to fund the Madera County Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office, outreach is underway to inform the public on the state of ...

OAKHURST — An elderly North Fork man was airlifted after he crashed his vehicle on Deadwood just south of Oakhurst this evening. Just after 10:30 p.m., a woman called 911 to report having seen a car drive off the roadway about two miles south of Victoria Lane on Highway 41, but was unsure of the location. It took about 20 ...

NORTH FORK — For several mornings, people have been reporting a smoke up near Cascadel Woods, near Forest Road 8S09. Just to put residents at ease, we want to let you know that it’s actually dust being created by masticators chewing up branches as the Forest Service contractors work to keep the area around that mountain community free of ladder ...

NORTH FORK — Hundreds turned out last Saturday to hear live music, enjoy food and merchandise from seven vendors, and “oooh and aaah” over the gorgeous classic cars lining main street in North Fork during Hot August Night Classic Car Show and Street Party. Willow Creek Catering and Nancy’s Tacos served up delicious fare, and there was kettle corn and ...

NORTH FORK — Residents on Cascadel Heights Drive are taking their case to the Grand Jury, after what they say have been months of futile efforts to compel the County to enforce zoning regulations and stop allowing Airbnb’s to operate in their mountain neighborhood. Airbnb bills itself as a “trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique ...

BASS LAKE — District 5 Supervisor Tom Wheeler will be hosting the next in his series of Town Hall meetings at the Pines Resort in Bass Lake on Thursday, Aug. 11, from 6-8 p.m. On the agenda will be an update from the Sierra National Forest, and a presentation by Anne Melrose, Board Member of the Coarsegold Resource Conservation District. ...

MADERA COUNTY – Following are details from the Madera County Sheriff’s Office of reports taken locally from Sunday, July 24 to Sunday, July 31, 2016: Oakhurst robbery On Sunday, July 24 at 1:55 a.m. a report was taken for a robbery which occurred in the 50800 block of Road 632. Evidence was collected and two suspects were identified. This case is ...

BASS LAKE — Madera County District 5 Supervisor Tom Wheeler will host the next in his series of Town Hall meetings on Thursday, Aug. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pines Resort in Bass Lake. Presentations will include Bass Lake District Ranger Denise Tolmie and Fuels Specialist Burt Stalter, Board Member of the Coarsegold Resource Conservation District Anne ...