COARSEGOLD–Since the road to Yosemite (now called Highway 41) was completed in 1876, the rush of travelers coming through Coarsegold has done little to change this quiet village. For 144 years, Coarsegold has been known as a peaceful place to stop and rest while searching for gold.  Coarsegold Changes from Quiet to Bustling over a Weekend That all changes twice ...

AHWAHNEE—How do ministry and microgreens go together? They don’t, at least in the case of Adam and Kristen McLane. Actually they’ve embarked on a new kind of ministry now—that of providing our mountain communities ready access to locally-grown, affordable produce. Adam and Kristen met on a blind date in 1994. Adam grew up in South Bend, Indiana. Kristen went to ...

AHWAHNEE—As a service to the mountain communities, Eastern Madera County SPCA (EMC SPCA) is holding a second low-cost spay/neuter clinic for cats only at its Animal Care and Adoption Center on Monday, June 10. The first one filled up within a day, so call now to make your appointment. Limited spaces available. Call (559)404-0925, option 5 and leave a message that ...

NORTH FORK–Over 40 schools entered the Slick Rock Student Film Festival in Visalia at the historic Fox Theater. The Slick Rock Student Film Festival is Central California’s premier film competition for middle and high school students in Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, and Tulare counties. It is a program of the Tulare County Office of Education with support from ...

UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 12TH The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), along with Cal Valley Construction, announces that starting the night of Sunday, May 12th, the traffic signals at the intersection of State Route (SR) 41 with Avenue 15 and with SR 145, in Madera County, will be flashing red during overnight hours (8:00 PM to 6:00 AM). ...

OAKHURST – The Yosemite/Sequoia Resource Conservation Development Council (Y/S RC&DC) is announcing that it is a recipient of an American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Water and Environment grant, focusing on restoring the Oakhurst River Parkway. The Oakhurst River Parkway Trail Restoration Project will allocate grant funds to initiate a comprehensive Project Environmental Assessment. This foundational step involves conducting thorough pre- ...

FRESNO— Residents of the Central Valley are facing an above-normal wildfire season as the climate crisis threatens to upend more communities. The best defense during an emergency is to be prepared. The American Red Cross Central Valley Chapter advises everyone to get ready now. The number of billion-dollar disasters in the U.S. has increased by 85% in just the last ...

OAKHURST — U.S. News and World Report’s 2024 rankings of the Best California High Schools have placed Yosemite High School (YHS) as the top-performing high school in Madera County. YHS earned the top position based on comprehensive evaluations across multiple criteria. YHS leads Madera County in first place, followed by Minarets Charter High School in second place. In third place is ...

MADERA COUNTY—Madera County Schools Foundation and Madera County Superintendent of Schools are hosting the Madera County ArtsFest. It will take place at the office of Madera County Superintendent of Schools.   Organizers are inviting families to attend the 11th annual Madera County ArtsFest on Saturday, May 11 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. This free event will promote art in Madera County ...

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 ...