OAKHURST – The Yosemite Gateway Association of Realtors (YGAR) has cooked up a fun family event set for Saturday, May 17. Make a plan to bring the kids and meet more than 50 local vendors whose products and services are designed to enhance the home. Did we mention bounce house and hot dogs?

COARSEGOLD — Over 60 people gathered in the Yosemite Lakes Park Clubhouse on Monday evening, May 12, to hear from District Attorney Michael Keitz and Cal Fire investigators about the recent prosecution and conviction of two YLP residents on charges of arson and conspiracy. “We were here last summer to talk to you about the fires in the area,” said ...

YOSEMITE LAKES PARK – Residents returning home late this afternoon were greeting with a sight that had become all to familiar last summer – smoke rising above the community of YLP. At about 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, firefighters responded to a report of a fire on North Dome, which is tucked away on the back side of YLP ...

CALIFORNIA — Historic and beautiful Hearst Castle is now offering new tours for a limited time, so interested visitors may want to book a trip now. Along with six tours already available, two have been added specifically for the spring season: a guided tour of the gardens, as well as a semi-private, special focus tour entitled “Hearst and Hollywood.” The ...

SACRAMENTO — California State Parks has launched an art contest aimed at seeking submissions from California artists for the department’s special interest license plate. The donated artwork for the special state parks license plate should be a full-plate design incorporating a California redwood tree and should not obscure the readability of the license plate. The artwork must be an original ...

CALIFORNIA – California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) announces the 15th Annual Life Jacket Trade-In. Events will be held statewide on Saturday, May 17 from noon to 2 p.m. One life jacket per family, while supplies last.

COLUMBIA — Columbia State Historic Park will present the annual living history event, “Diggins Tent Town 1852,” starting on May 29 and continuing through June 1. The event is sponsored by Friends of Columbia and Columbia State Historic Park, and the era is brought to life by over 150 costumed volunteers. Visitors to the quaint town will experience the events ...

MADERA COUNTY – After what is being regarded as one of most emotional Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremonies held in Madera County, Sheriff’s Deputies had no idea what was in store for them upon their return to headquarters. They were greeted by a true heroes’ welcome. Pasted on widows, taped to doorways, and tacked to walkways were nearly 100 handmade cards, ...

OAKHURST – Yosemite High School’s Badger swim and dive teams went up against 5 other teams in the North Sequoia League Meet last Friday, May 9th. Coach Brandon Brokaw said, “Our kids swam really well and did everything that they could to win the meet.”

Frozen high lakes in the Tioga Pass area and snow covered mountains with building clouds were the backdrop for our latest adventure.