BASS LAKE – Snag a fish during the 35th Annual Bass Lake Fishing Derby for a chance to win a portion of the $55,000 prize money swimming through the clear mountain waters on May 2 and 3. Sponsored by the Bass Lake Chamber of Commerce, this fun and competitive fishing event kicks off the summer season at the popular Bass ...

MARIPOSA – When the Mariposa Symphony Orchestra premieres Founder/Conductor Les Marsden’s half-hour symphonic piece Yosemite! on Apr. 25 and 26, there’ll be a unique connection for one of the MSO’s musicians. The final section of Marsden’s Yosemite! includes his musical interpretation of the park’s famed, long-ended Firefall, the nightly summertime spectacle created when the embers of a massive bonfire were ...

OAKHURST – The Golden Chain Theatre concert series presents a Classic Country & Rock Music Festival on Saturday, Apr. 18, from 3 p.m. – 1 a.m. at the Golden Chain Theatre. Four bands and dozens of legendary country music entertainers will unite for an event showcasing multiple generations of remarkable musicians. “It’s going to be the music event of the ...

YOSEMITE – An imaginative line-up of brand-new family-friendly theater performances and art workshops unveiled today by Yosemite Conservancy will entertain, inspire and educate visitors about Yosemite National Park’s incomparable scenery, wildlife and people. “Theater and art programs make any visit to the park even more memorable for visitors of all ages,” said Yosemite Conservancy President Frank Dean.

OAKHURST – To live in the foothills on the periphery of the Sierra National Forest is to live with the certainty of summer wildfires. Each year, from April forward, Californians watch the sky and sniff the air for telltale signs of smoke. While fire remains a constant threat, the strategy for combating it has evolved with the understanding of its ...

OAKHURST – Claire Tuggle, 10, is a distinguished athlete who recently decimated some long-standing national speed records for her age group while competing with local Yosemite Marlins Swim Club (YMSC) under Coach Tammy Kudela.

OAKHURST – Ready, set, go! The 2015 Honorary Mayor’s Race begins officially on Friday, Apr. 17 at 5 p.m. when currently presiding mayor Mat Sands invites the community to meet the candidates for an evening of glad-handing, fun, food, music, and more, at Queen’s Wine Bar & Beer Garden by the River.

BASS LAKE – The Bass Lake Chamber of Commerce received word on Tuesday that the 4th of July fireworks show permit will not be issued this year due to the increased fire danger. “The Board feels that it is extremely important not to put our forests and neighbors at risk during this unusually dry season, but also appreciates the community ...

OAKHURST – The play was fast-paced and the rivalry fierce during the 2nd annual Guns & Hoses Slow Pitch Softball Tournament last Saturday. But when all was said and done, the Guns defended their title and took home the trophy. Calling themselves “Victorious Secret,” the CHP officers and Sheriff’s deputies lost one in the quarter-finals, but came back to win ...

OAKHURST – Starting on Saturday, April 18, Tony Krizan – local adventurer, author and photographer – will share his 30-plus years of hiking experience and photos with an exciting live presentation series. The six-event series will feature wilderness hiking trails within the mountains surrounding Yosemite.