YOSEMITE – The Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park will open for the season on Friday, May 2, at noon for all vehicular traffic. The Tioga Road, bounded on both sides by State Highway 120, is the popular east-west crossing of the Sierra Nevada. Vault toilets are available in several locations along the road. Limited visitor services will be available ...

OAKHURST – Foothill residents who attended Matthew Matthiessen’s presentation on “Birds and Birding in Brazil” in Mariposa in December marveled at his captivating images of some of that country’s diverse birdlife. Known for his engaging manner, stunning photos and impressive command of his subject, Matthiessen will offer another visual treat at the May Yosemite Area Audubon Society (YAAS) program in ...

To the Editor: Our community is facing a momentous decision that will affect Fish Camp for many years to come, perhaps forever. The fate of our meadow, a virgin wetland, is in the hands of the Mariposa County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors. They are being asked to extend old permits again by Palm Springs Village. This developer has ...

The first fire in the series was on Saturday, May 11, along Yosemite Springs Parkway, the second the next day, Mothers Day, on Ranger Circle. Both were what Moreno referred to as “road fires,” distinguishing them from the 10 that burned near the defendants’ home on East Revis Circle. On Saturday, May 18, a fire broke out behind the home ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – In the early morning hours of Wednesday Apr. 30, the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by Yosemite National Park law enforcement and other partner law enforcement agencies, served search warrants at three Mariposa County residences. One warrant was served in the town of Mariposa, on Mariposa Street, and the other two were served within a few miles ...

From the Eastern Madera County SPCA’s Pet Scoop Animal Shelter Progress – Eastern Madera County SPCA (EMC SPCA) has been working for many years to fulfill its dream of building a no-kill animal shelter. That dream is close to becoming a reality. Over the past couple of years, SPCA members have worked closely with its architect Alan Hendry, and Madera ...

Peggy Decker is the Unit Director of the Oakhurst Boys & Girls Club OAKHURST – Early spring at Oakhurst Boys & Girls Club (BGC) brought more “Pathfinder” gaming time with volunteer Clay Gilpin, a small St. Patrick’s Day celebration, and National Boys & Girls Club Week.

OAKHURST – More than a billion people around the world celebrated Earth Day on April 22, the 44th anniversary of the annual day of environmental action. This year, 1st Grade students of Oakhurst Elementary School (OES) were part of the celebration, as Oakhurst Feed and Pet Supply held their annual Earth Day event, inviting our local kids to participate.

MADERA COUNTY – After three months of testimony, dozens of witnesses and hundreds of exhibits, closing arguments in the trial of Kenneth Jackson and Alice Waterman wrapped up just before noon today, and the jury has begun their deliberations. The Coarsegold couple was arrested on June 25, 2013, following a string of suspicious fires in the Yosemite Lakes Park area ...

COARSEGOLD – Sheriff John Anderson raised his right hand to swear in six new members of the department’s nationally recognized Citizens on Patrol (COP) Unit Tuesday evening at the Yosemite Lakes Park Clubhouse. These new volunteers join the ranks of the now 50-plus member strong unit of Madera County’s COPs, and give Sheriff Anderson six more reasons to be proud ...