YOSEMITE – Cal FIre confirms that an S-2T air tanker earlier reported out of contact crashed near the location of the Dog Rock Fire, burning on the west side of Yosemite National Park, as the aircraft was responding to the fire. “Rescue personnel are at the scene working their way through extremely difficult terrain to determine the condition of our ...

The feel of fall was in the air as we headed out for Sing Peak in the Sierra National Forest. Bright red and yellow colors popped up along our cross country hike, while gusty winds and old cabins played an important part in our hike.

YOSEMITE – Cal Fire is reporting that they lost contact with one of their airtankers as it was responding to the Dog Rock Fire, burning on the west side of Yosemite National Park. Cal Fire is not confirming at this time that the tanker went down, but are saying, “Emergency personnel are currently responding to the last known location of ...

YOSEMITE – A fire burning on the west side of Yosemite National Park has closed Highway 140 at the park entrance and forced the evacuation of the community of Foresta. The Dog Rock Fire was reported at 2:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, and most recent estimates put it at 130 acres.

OAKHURST – Members of the service group Soroptimist International of the Sierras invite women to attend their Fall Soup & Salad Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Oakhurst Community Center. Tickets are available for $15 per person at Oakhurst Giftworks and from Soroptimist members. The philanthropic organization invites guests to “enjoy a relaxing ...

YOSEMITE – Fourteen properties in Yosemite National Park have recently been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate ...

YOSEMITE – Yosemite National Park celebrated its fifth annual Volunteer Awards Ceremony on National Public Lands Day, Saturday, Sept. 27. The Yosemite Volunteer Awards recognize and honor the outstanding contributions of individuals and work groups who have generously donated their time and energy towards the preservation and enjoyment of Yosemite National Park.

OAKHURST – What better way to spend an incredible fall day in the foothills than under white-peaked canopies in a pretty park, perusing your choice of California wines, locally brewed beers, and a wide variety of chocolate, nuts and appetizers. Welcome to the Oakhurst Fall Festival, AKA Chocolate Festival, where you can sample an array of tasty treats while browsing ...

MARIPOSA – This Saturday, Oct. 4, marks the return of a very special event orchestrated by Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Mariposa: the 3rd annual Night of the Child Fiesta Fundraiser, held at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds in Building A, at 5:30 p.m. The festive fiesta includes great food and entertainment, and the best part is, you can do ...

COARSEGOLD – Cougar fans, families and all Coarsegold Elementary School supporters, get ready for a big event, as Saturday, Oct. 4 is the Coarsegold School Annual Country Fair. The happenings take place from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. and include tasty treats, a swinging silent auction, and for the first time, a car show. The upper field of the school ...