YOSEMITE – The third annual Law Day Yosemite will take place on Friday, May 1, at 10 a.m., in Yosemite Valley at the Yosemite Elementary School field, facing Yosemite Falls. Approximately 350 eighth grade students from 10 schools in and around Yosemite National Park will gather to celebrate the Rule of Law. The theme for this year’s Law Day Yosemite ...

MADERA COUNTY – Now is the time to get your garden in shape for spring and what looks to be a very dry summer. Madera County Master Gardeners will be hosting two free events this month to answer questions and get you motivated. The first is a Garden Advice Clinic at Peters Brothers Nursery on Saturday, Mar. 14, from 10 ...

YOSEMITE – Yosemite National Park was one of four national parks to receive a 2015 Subaru Outback thanks to a partnership between the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks, and Subaru of America, Inc. Yosemite National Park added the Subaru to its existing vehicle fleet. This fuel-efficient Subaru will help the park reach its goal to ...

OAKHURST – Matthew Matthiessen of Mariposa, an engaging storyteller and extraordinary wildlife photographer, will provide another delightful evening of fun, adventure and entertainment at the March program of the Yosemite Area Audubon Society. Matthiessen will present a slide show, “The Birds of Cuba,” featuring many rare and eye-catching species, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Mar. 12, at the Oakhurst Methodist ...

COARSEGOLD – Road 415 was closed in both directions between Roads 416 and 400 for several hours this afternoon after a truck and trailer loaded with asphalt overturned on the sharp corner at Sesame Street. According to witnesses, the truck was traveling at a high rate of speed just before the crash that left the driver pinned in the cab.

COARSEGOLD – District 5 Supervisor Tom Wheeler is hosting a Town Hall meeting tonight, Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Clubhouse in Yosemite Lakes Park from 6 to 8 p.m. Subjects for discussion include the upcoming fire season and how you can “harden” your home to be prepared. Roger Maybee, director of Firewise Madera County, will make a presentation, along with ...

OAKHURST – Early January got our members back in the groove at the Boys & Girls Club (BGC) of Oakhurst, while spectacularly warm weather brought toy car painting. Joe Mouck made the whole car himself!

YOSEMITE – On Aug. 25, 2016, Yosemite National Park will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service (NPS). Yosemite has selected ten centennial signature projects that are designed to enhance the visitor experience, restore critical ecological and wildlife habitats, and connect with the next generation of park stewards.

NORTH FORK – “If we can’t find you, we can’t help you,” has long been the motto of those working to ensure everyone has a green reflective house number sign on their driveway. Students at North Fork School are now onboard with this mission, working with the North Fork Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary (NFVFDA) to help first responders by selling ...

We headed up the San Joaquin River to check out the water in Stevenson Falls and still had lots of energy so we continued our hike up to Dam Six. One of the stars of this adventure were the early wildflowers, especially those beautiful poppies!