OAKHURST—Have you ever heard of the game of Pétanque? It’s a simple ball game that came into existence in France, taking its current form in 1907 in La Ciotat, France. The name means, roughly, “quiet feet.” People of all ages play, and it requires relatively little in the way of equipment or a playing field. The Oakhurst Petanque Club wants ...

NORTH FORK—Most people who have visited the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway enjoy its peace, unlike the national park to the north.  Likely they consider it an island of tranquility in the midst of a busy world. Noma Resort strives to be part of that serenity. A Partnership of Brothers That’s how the three Leyva brothers (of six total) who partner ...

03/25/2024 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Monday, March 25th from 9am-5pm Children's Health Defense will be in Fresno with their bus! The People's Study bus tour will be held at the Clovis Missionary Baptist Church parking lot located at 854 N. Fowler Avenue in Clovis. With special media coverage by our own local 1550 KXEX 1550 AM radio personalities! Space is limited! [...]

03/16/2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm -   Chowchilla's Easter Egg Scramble & Pancake Breakfast 2024 Edward Ray Park Saturday, March 16th 9AM - 12PM Fun activities - Bounce Houses, Easter Bunny Photos, Face Painting, Pancake Breakfast, Egg Hunt with a Golden Egg Pancake Breakfast served by local Veterans 10AM: 3 years old & younger (+special needs) Egg scramble & Bunny trail egg [...]

OAKHURST—When you walk into the building that serves as headquarters for Yosemite Adult School (YAS), you first feel a sort of organized chaos, immediately followed by a blast of enthusiasm that can bowl you over. You just know that the educators here are on a mission.  What Is Yosemite Adult School?   Yosemite Adult School, located in Oakhurst and Coarsegold, helps ...

03/10/2024 @ 8:00 am - LET'S RUN THIS! Tesoro Viejo Spring Classic Half Marathon Run through picturesque trees and meadows on rolling groomed trails as you view beautiful vistas just a short distance from Yosemite National Park. The Tesoro Viejo Classic Half Marathon, 10K and 5K will take you away from busy city streets to tranquil paths through some of [...]

OAKHURST—In early 2023 the California Natural Resources Agency and the California Cultural and Historical Endowment (CCHE) awarded Fresno Flats Historic Village and Park a $174,500 grant. That was the easy part. Now the hard part is underway—the implementation. It’s no small feat to pull everything together within the remaining two-year term allotted. The project consists of major renovations to existing ...

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–Yosemite officials have announced  the park will be closed starting tonight at midnight due to a major winter storm. The park will remain closed at least through Sunday at noon depending on conditions. It could stay closed longer if necessary. Update Yosemite National Park will partially reopen Sunday March 3, at noon. Visitors may enter the park via ...

BASS LAKE–The Pines Resort, in the Sierra Nevada Mountains beside serene Bass Lake, invites guests to embark on a transformative journey during a long weekend retreat from March 21 – 24, 2024. The resort is located just 17 miles from the iconic Yosemite National Park. It offers a picturesque setting offers the perfect backdrop for a Wim Hof Method Workshop. ...

OAKHURST—Each year the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce holds a Member Appreciation and Installation Dinner, at which the chamber recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the mountain community during the year. Further, the occasion marks the start of the new chamber year and installation of the 2024 officers and directors. Rolling Out the Red Carpet The Oakhurst Community ...