MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–According to the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office: It all started Wednesday afternoon around 1:45 pm in the Buck Meadows area of Mariposa County on Hwy 120. Anthony Mehlhaff 40 years old from Los Angeles, CA walked up to a pregnant waitress in a local restaurant. He reached out and touched her stomach and reportedly said “The spirits led me ...

BASS LAKE— Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, fun, and family entertainment as The Pines Resort at Bass Lake proudly presents the Twist on Taylor concert, a special edition of the Bass Lake Live series. This unique event on Sunday, July 28, 2024, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, features the incredibly talented Sarah Jessica Rhodes and promises ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–Who would have expected such an intense weather weekend in July? Several thunderstorms made their way through the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada Mountains early in the weekend. Sunday morning culminated in an intense thunderstorm moving through the foothills. It all began with warnings from The National Weather Service (NWS) that thunderstorms would move through the area over ...

MARIPOSA–The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) would like to remind Eastern Madera County and Mariposa County residents of the fire danger and use of illegal fireworks. All fireworks, including “Safe and Sane,” are illegal in Mariposa County as well as all areas east of the Madera Canal in Madera County. CAL FIRE Peace Officers will be out in ...

OAKHURST, CA—The Oakhurst Art and Wine Hop monthly celebration serves as a testament to Oakhurst’s commitment to fostering a vibrant arts scene. Oakhurst’s Art and Wine Hop creates memorable experiences for residents and visitors alike. The Oakhurst community invites art and wine enthusiasts to join the monthly celebration of creativity and craftsmanship at the Oakhurst Art & Wine Hop. The ...

MADERA COUNTY–Madera County Sheriff Tyson Pogue is excited to announce the release of a custom smartphone application. The app will serve as an innovative way for the Sheriff’s Office to connect with Madera County residents and visitors, providing information quickly and efficiently to anyone with a smartphone. In just a few clicks, users can access features such as: ● Sheriff’s ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–The Eastern Madera Fire Safe Council (EMCFSC) is building plans for regional high-impact fuel reduction measures. Although projects are developed in close collaboration and council with agency experts, they need to have citizen voices accounted for. They need to hear from residents. The most effective plans to develop a more fire-adapted community and fire-resistant landscape are going to include ...

OAKHURST–Shortly after 7:30 am this morning, April 4, 2024, The Madera County Sheriff’s Office issued an alert stating they were involved in law enforcement activity near Oakhurst. The alert stated, “The Madera Sheriff’s Office is currently assisting the Office of Homeland Security with a search warrant in the 30000 block of Road 425B in Oakhurst.” They continued, “There is no ...

MADERA COUNTY–The Madera Regional Head Start preschool program is currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year. Mountain Head Start in North Fork offers a full-day program of 6 hours. Oakhurst Head Start offers a 3.5-hour afternoon program. Head Start provides a free, comprehensive, high-quality preschool program designed to foster healthy development for income-eligible children and families. The program focuses ...

NORTH FORK–The County of Madera is offering a free dump event for Madera County residents at the North Fork Transfer Station on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 8 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. This will be for Madera County residents only. Households have a limit of one visit. The flyer below details what is acceptable and what is not.