COARSEGOLD — The Oakhurst Area CHP Office is searching for any witnesses who may have observed what happened leading up a motorcycle vs. car crash on Road 415 yesterday near the Oak Creek Mobile Home Park. At about 5:20 p.m., Ramiro Guzman III, 40, of Coarsegold, was riding his 2006 Kawasaki motorcycle westbound on Road 415 at an unknown rate ...

In Loving Memory — Vivian Ann Puhn Moulton was born on Sept. 17, 1943 in Fowler, California. Growing up, Vivian and her family lived in many locations throughout California. Daughter of U.S. Forest Supervisor Walter Puhn, Vivian and her mother, also Vivian, along with two sisters, Tressie and Susan, and brother, John, lived in La Mesa, Del Mar, Dinkey Creek, and ...

I caught up with my friend and fellow mom Tammi Kudra just after she’d returned to Oakhurst from taking her oldest daughter Dakota to Southern California for her sophomore year at college. We asked Tammi five questions about what it’s like to see your kids become independent and she had a lot to say. SNO: This time of year people ...

OAKHURST — The mountain area will be bidding farewell to our local CHP Commander Jason Daughrity as he accepts a new position in Sacramento as CHP Academy Director. “I’ve never been one to sit still for very long,” says Cmdr. Daughrity, who will be reassigned to the CHP Academy on Sept. 1. “In fact, I remember my 7th grade math ...

OAKHURST – The Oakhurst Office of the California Highway Patrol invites the community to be part of “National Night Out,” an annual event meant to bring together law enforcement officers, first responders, and the communities they serve in an informal setting. The festivities will take place in the parking lot of the old Blockbuster store in the Old Mill Shopping ...

YOSEMITE — Since 1998 when bear incidents in Yosemite reached an all-time high, park officials and Yosemite Conservancy have worked diligently to educate the public, implement new policies, and provide bear-resistant containers for hikers and campers. In 1998, there were approximately 1,600 incidents resulting in $660,000 in property damage. In 2016, bear incidents total just 17, with 7 additional garbage ...

MADERA COUNTY – Following are details from the Madera County Sheriff’s Office of reports taken locally from Sunday, July 17 to Sunday, July 24, 2016: Oakhurst vehicle vandalism On Sunday, July 17, at 8:23 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to the 43000 block of Road 415 regarding a vehicle which had been stripped of its car parts. A report was ...

NORTH FORK — Once again, the Grace Community Church has been the victim of damage done by someone who has not been identified. Last Thursday, July 14, somebody backed a pickup into the front of the church, damaging the front entryway, and possibly causing structural damage. They then left the scene, leaving the church community with yet another major expense ...

COARSEGOLD — The Sheriff’s Office has announced that they are allowing some of the residents evacuated due to the Serpa Fire to return home as of 10 p.m. tonight, Thursday, July 21. All residents living along Road 420 and the roads adjacent are now being allowed to return home. Only residents will be allowed in, the area is still closed ...

NORTH FORK — Christmas in July returns to Grace Community Church in North Fork this Saturday, July 23. There will be booths both inside and outside Grace Hall offering crafts, art, photography, jewelry, clothing and other great surprises. The festivities will start at 9 a.m. and run through 3 p.m. Frank Prudhomme will be serving tacos, nachos and drinks. Plenty ...