MARIPOSA — Mariposa County Environmental Health is preparing for this year’s mosquito fish distribution. Mosquito fish, also known as Gambusia affinis, are an excellent and natural way to control mosquito larvae without having to resort to dangerous chemicals or insecticides. A large female mosquito fish is capable of devouring hundreds of mosquito larvae in a single day. The team will be ...

04/26/2022 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - The Merced County Fair will hold its Annual Job Fair on Tuesday, April 26 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. in the Yosemite 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: [...]

OAKHURST—Looks like the Easter Bunny is hop-hop-hopping around the area this week all the way from Fish Camp to Bass Lake to parts beyond. If you don’t feel like coloring Easter eggs, there are plenty of adult options to choose from as well. And who’s to say that adults can’t have fun coloring eggs! Of special note this week is the ...

Early morning road trip to check out Yosemite’s waterfalls and their reflections. When I say early, I mean really early! Where: Yosemite National ParkDistance: About 10 miles to drive my Yosemite Valley Loop, but you can also walk it or take the free shuttle to explore itDifficulty: EasyElevation Range: 3,888 to 4,129′Date: April 25, 2019 My friend Debbie was visiting ...

PG&E Expands Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings Following Significant Wildfire Prevention Success During 2021 Pilot Settings Automatically Turn Off Power Within One-Tenth of a Second When a Hazard on Powerline is Detected PG&E Pledges Improved Customer Outreach, Offers Portable Power and Additional Support for Schools, Hospitals and Those with Access or Functional Needs MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — With California’s growing wildfire risk, ...

Daily Yosemite update from our partners, Visit Yosemite | Madera County OAKHURST – Things are beginning to open again in the park. Be sure to check the Daily Report for new and updated information. DAILY CONDITIONS 4.05.2022        Weather Report Happy Isles Art & Nature Center is Open -This summer the Conservancy will be celebrating its 40th year ...

$4.6 million Federal Grant funds 5 New YARTS Buses MERCED – The Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) has been awarded $4.6 million by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for the purchase of five new, over-the-road coaches. The funding was made available through the Buses and Bus Facilities-Section 5339(b) grant program and will allow YARTS to own its entire fleet. ...

Flo Rida, Chris Young, Aaron Lewis and Shaggy to Take the Stage at Chukchansi – TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE COARSEGOLD – Tickets are now available for Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino’s 2022 Sounds of Summer concert series, featuring icons in hip-house/pop rap, country and Reggae fusion dancehall, making Chukchansi the place to be this summer. The concert series kicks off Saturday, June ...

OAKHURST — The 13th Annual Oakhurst Woodcarvers’ Rendezvous kicked off last Sunday and continues through Saturday when it culminates with a grand craft fair. The craft fair is free to vendors and open to everyone. Café Mocha Murders continues at Golden Chain Theatre through April 10. Lots more happening this week, too! THIS WEEK 13th Annual Oakhurst Woodcarvers’ Rendezvous 8 a.m. ...

MARIPOSA – This spring, the Mariposa Arts Council is celebrating National Poetry Month and National Trails Day with two free, public poetry events. First, on April 28, 2022, at 6 p.m., the Arts Council will host a virtual poetry reading with nationally-renowned contemporary poets and authors, Karyna McGlynn and Michael Mlekoday. The reading will be facilitated by poet Megan Levad, ...