MOUNTAIN AREA —  Art lovers, mark those calendars!  The 2024 Sierra Art Trails Open Studio is set to take place over two weekends.  Visitors will have the unique opportunity to explore the vibrant art scene in Eastern Madera and Mariposa Counties.  This annual event invites guests to step into artists’ homes, studios, galleries, and local businesses to see where all ...

COARSEGOLD–Air and ground firefighters are responding to a structure fire that has spread to the vegetation  in the area of the 64000 block of Road 417. The fire is 15-20 acres with multiple structures threatened. The potential is for 500 acres. This is the Coarsegold Fire. We will update this article when more information is available. Update 4:30 PM The ...

Yosemite Unified School District announced they are serving free meals to all students under the National School Lunch / School Breakfast Programs, Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2024-2025 school year. All students will be served lunch and breakfast at no charge at the following sites (including Educational Options): Yosemite High School, 50200 Road 427, Oakhurst, CA 93644 Coarsegold Elementary ...

Margie Jeanette Howell August 9, 1944 – May 3, 2024 Margie Howell passed away shortly after celebrating her 60th wedding anniversary with her husband Berl. Margie’s life was one of love, friendship, and fun. She is survived by her husband Berl and children Debbie, Paula, Mike, grandchildren, and great-grandson. Margie’s life was well lived and loved. She will be missed ...

Vickie Marie Fouts (Scofield) Age 72 Vickie Marie Fouts (Scofield) passed away peacefully on May 23, 2024, at the age of 72. Her two children were at her side. Her grandchildren and daughter-in-law came in shortly before she passed to say their farewells. Vickie grew up in Big Oak Flat, CA and moved to Coarsegold, CA in the early 80’s ...

INDIAN LAKES–Air and ground firefighters are responding to a vegetation fire in the area of Shawnee Avenue and Sioux. The fire is reported to be 10 acres with a potential for 100 acres. No structures are threatened at this time. This is the Sioux Fire. We will update this article as more information is available. Update 6:33 pm The fire ...

COARSEGOLD–Air and ground firefighters are responding to a structure fire in the Coarsegold area that has also spread into the vegetation. The structure is reported to be a 2000-square-foot workshop that is fully involved with fire. The vegetation fire is 1/2 acre at this time. The fire is visible on the AlertCalifornia wildfire camera here. This is the Douglas Fire ...

COARSEGOLD–You are invited to celebrate Flag Day this Friday, June 14, 2024. Enjoy live music, food, and entertainment while learning about the past and present United States Flags. Flag ceremonies take place at 11:00 am and 6:00 pm at the Coarsegold Veteran’s Memorial, 35262 Hwy 41, Coarsegold. Do You Know Why We Have Flag Day?

OAKHURST, CA — The Yosemite Unified School District announced the appointment of Melinda Gresham as the next principal of Coarsegold Elementary School, pending Board approval. 22-Year Resident of Coarsegold Gresham, a resident of Coarsegold for 22 years, brings 24 years of experience in education to her new role. Her career includes two years as vice principal of Yosemite High School ...

COARSEGOLD–The California Department of  Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), in cooperation with California Highway Patrol, CAL TRANS, Pacific Southwest Research Station/Fresno State University, private landowners, and San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, aim to reduce large conflagrative fires and high suppression costs, to the citizens of California, by conducting a prescribed burn along the Highway 41 corridor. Historically, this stretch of Highway 41 ...