AHWAHNEE – The For Sale sign has come down at Sierra Meadows Golf Course and Country Club, as the entire place is officially under new ownership. The 142-acre property was purchased from former owner Robert Bard by business partners Charlie Sheldon and Reid Spice. “Charlie and I have been friends and business partners for over 15 years,” says Reid. “We ...

OAKHURST – The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that about 5:30 p.m. on Thursday Jan. 22, two men attempted to kidnap a teenage girl along Highway 41 near the High Sierra RV Park in Oakhurst. The girl had stopped to take pictures of the sunset, when two men rushed her from a nearby area where they had been hiding. ...

OAKHURST – The latest edition of the Yosemite Sierra Visitors Guide has been released for 2015, featuring a cover photograph by noted Yosemite photographer Michael Ambrose. “We are excited to release our 2015 Visitors Guide,” says Rhonda Salisbury, CEO for Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau. “Our theme this year is ‘dream big’ which coincides with California’s ‘dream big’ initiative for tourism. ...

AHWAHNEE – Local favorite Sierra Meadows may be the latest golf course to close amidst a growing trend in America. It seems a potentially fatal combination of economic hardship, historic drought, and declining interest has turned the nation’s love affair with a small white ball into a passing fancy for a severely endangered sport.

AHWAHNEE – Local favorite Sierra Meadows may be the latest golf course to close amidst a growing trend in America. It seems a potentially fatal combination of economic hardship, historic drought, and declining interest has turned the nation’s love affair with a small white ball into a passing fancy for a severely endangered sport. Sierra Meadows Country Club and Golf ...

OAKHURST — Just over four weeks ago, Oakhurst Postmaster Holly Baker made a shocking observation involving a tour bus in Oakhurst, and followed it up with a phone call to the Sheriff. Shortly before 9 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, Baker witnessed a large tour bus park right in front of the post office, where the driver proceeded to empty ...

04/27/2024 @ 10:00 am -   Join Yosemite National Park in its fun-filled Earth Day Celebration! April 27, 2024 Take advantage of the wonderful programs, walks, and educational talks they have planned to share with you starting at 10:00 AM.  Click here to access the website with more detailed information on these events. And don't miss Shakespeare in Yosemite presents - A Midsummer Night's Dream at [...]

05/18/2024 @ 5:30 am - 8:30 am - Please join us for an enchanting evening set amidst the rustic charm of our historic park. Indulge in elevated Americana culinary creations meticulously prepared by Willow Creek Catering, adding a flavorful touch to your experience. Embark on docent-led tours of our cherished historic buildings, including special candlelit tours after dusk, offering a glimpse into the [...]

04/24/2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm - The Merced County Fair will hold its Annual Job Fair on Wednesday, April 24 from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. in the Tioga Hall located at the Merced County Fairgrounds. The fair is seeking individuals who can demonstrate excellent customer service in an entertaining and family-friendly environment. Available positions include but are not limited to: [...]

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–This year’s Shakespeare in Yosemite production, A Midsummer Yosemite’s Dream, will be performed in the Curry Village Amphitheater. Performances will be Friday, April 26 (5 pm), Saturday, April 27 (noon and 5 pm), and April 28 (noon). A discovery in the Yosemite Archives of an unproduced 1934 production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is inspiring this production. This ...