YOSEMITE — After a temporary closure of Tioga Pass (Highway 120 to the east) and Glacier Point Road due to incoming weather, the Yosemite website says this morning that both roads are open for normal traffic. For continuing changes and current conditions in the park, including road closures, visit https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/conditions.htm For information on roads inside the park, call 209/372-0200 (then ...

YOSEMITE – Just days after Don Neubacher, Superintendent of Yosemite National Park, announced his retirement in the wake of harassment allegations by park employees, his wife Patty Neubacher announced that she too would be leaving her position. Patty Neubacher is Deputy Regional Director for the National Park Service’s Pacific West Region, responsible for 56 national parks. She announced her intention ...

Jeffrey Bruce Harlan passed away September 30, 2016, at the age of 66. He was born January 1, 1950 in Bakersfield, Calif., to Donald and Janet Harlan. A long time Coarsegold, Calif., resident, Jeff was a retired commercial electrical designer. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a decorated Vietnam War veteran. Jeff was also a Madera County ...

COARSEGOLD – The parking lot at Madera County Fire Department Station 10 in Yosemite Lakes Park was filled with gorgeous bikes on Saturday morning as the Sierra Shadow Casters Motorcycle Club (SSC) and G’ma & Pappa’s Biker Apparel gathered to present a check for $6,200 to the volunteer fire department. The presentation was the result of a cooperative effort between ...

OAKHURST — A single-vehicle crash on Highway 41 north of Oakhurst tonight ended with the driver being arrested for felony DUI and child endangerment. Gregory Carroll, 56, was taken into custody after he rolled his Toyota Corolla near Whispering Pines Drive. Witness Jeff Taylor and his wife are visiting from Ohio and were headed into Oakhurst from Yosemite National Park. ...

YOSEMITE — Don Neubacher, who has been in charge of one of America’s most iconic national parks for over six years, has announced that he will resign, effective Nov. 1, amid allegations of a hostile workplace and harassment. Neubacher, 63, is under investigation by a congressional oversight committee, and released this statement to staff on Wednesday: Dear Yosemite Colleagues: Today, ...

TUOLUMNE COUNTY — The Marshes Fire, which has burned 1,000 acres in Tuolumne County and is 38 percent contained, has been determined to have started when a vehicle parked on dry grass. Though fall is here and the tendency may be to let down one’s guard concerning wildfire, the danger is still very real. The Marshes Fire is being fought ...

MADERA COUNTY – Following are details from the Madera County Sheriff’s Office of reports taken locally from Monday, Sept. 19 to Sunday, Sept 25, 2016: Bass Lake boating under the influence On Monday, Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. the solo operator of a personal watercraft was observed jumping wakes while following a pontoon boat and making circular, “doughnut” maneuvers on ...

YOSEMITE LAKES PARK — Ladies of the Lakes Women’s Club will host their annual Rigatoni Dinner to support our local firefighters on Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the YLP Clubhouse. Guests can dine in the Clubhouse or take advantage of the convenient drive-through service for take-out meals, including a big plate of Rigatoni with a delicious ...

Mount Dana is the second highest mountain in Yosemite (after Mount Lyell), reaching 13,061 feet tall. “Slow but steady” was our motto as we climbed the 3,000′ gain in elevation over 2 1/2 miles. Where: Yosemite National Park Distance: 5.21 Miles Difficulty: Strenuous Elevation Range: 9,930′ – 13,061′ Date: September 15, 2016 Maps: Falls Ridge and June Lake Topographic Quads ...