Submitted by Carol Ann Moses, Attorney at Law YOSEMITE – Law Day is that special day each year on which Americans are encouraged to celebrate the importance of the rule of law and equal justice for all in this country. It also is a day to recognize and discuss the crucial role our courts play in protecting these principles. For ...

OAKHURST – With the Honorary Mayor race about mid-stride, we are reminded that the campaign supports vital area nonprofits, and as a bonus, the would-be mayors often come up with cool, creative ways to raise funds. So it is with the Mat for Mayor campaign on behalf of the Oakhurst Boys & Girls Club (BGC), and their Sounds of Solstice ...

YOSEMITE – Yosemite National Park unveils a new exhibit entitled Yosemite, the Grand Experiment, which opens to the public on Tuesday, June 3, and runs through Saturday, Oct. 18. The exhibit is located in the Yosemite Valley Museum, adjacent to the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center, and features paintings, prints, artifacts, and ephemera from Yosemite’s early years. Photographs and paintings of ...

NORTH FORK – The Sierra Vista Scenic Byway Association has two tours of local interest planned for this summer. The first will be North Fork History Plus. On Saturday, June 14, Connie Popelish, former USFS Archeologist and North Fork History Group member will guide a walking tour of downtown North Fork. Connie will share the history of the buildings, and ...

OAKHURST – Perhaps you’re one of those parents that already has their summer camp experience completely organized and buttoned-up for the kids. If not, you may be the type who’s walking happily down the street and is suddenly thunderstruck by the maddening thought: school is out in less than two weeks! The first kind of people can pat themselves on ...

NORTH FORK – Chawanakee Unified School District will be bidding a fond farewell to 11 teachers and employees this week, all of whom are retiring after many years of dedicated service. On Saturday, May 31, these educators and staff will be honored during a retirement dinner at North Fork School’s Kennedy Hall at 5 p.m. If one of these teachers ...

Submitted by Marc Gendron MARIPOSA – The Mariposa Rotary Club will host the 10th annual Art, Wine and Wheels Festival on Saturday, June 14, from noon to 6 p.m.at the Mariposa Fairgrounds. This fun-filled family event features wine tasting from a variety of local wineries, an art exhibit and car show. Proceeds from the event assist the Mariposa community with ...

RAYMOND – The historic Raymond General is celebrating its 100th year in grand style. On Saturday, May 31, the Raymond General will host its huge 100 Year Jubilee that promises a free fun-filled day for the whole family. There’ll be endless fun for the kids, lots of trick classic cars, treasures bought and sold, and plenty of nostalgia with history ...

OAKHURST – Relay for Life returned to its roots at Yosemite High School (YHS) the weekend of May 17-18. The community turned out in droves to support the 24-hour event, raising an unexpected amount of money for such a comparatively small population.

BASS LAKE — The Bass Lake Classic Triathlon will return to The Pines Village this year on Saturday, May 31. To let everyone know what to expect in the area on the day of this popular event, here are the race details, plus information on traffic controls and the potential for delays. Athletes will begin arriving at The Pines Village ...