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Oakhurst Man Sentenced for Excavating Native American Cultural Property

FRESNO — Vance Franklin Myers, 35, of Oakhurst, was sentenced Tuesday by United States District Judge Ana de Alba to 3 years probation and a $10,000 fine for unauthorized excavation and removal of archeological resources from public lands, United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. Additionally, Myers was ordered to pay $10,023.48 in restitution, perform 100 hours of community service, ...

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50th Annual Indian Fair Days & Pow Wow Coming Soon

Image of the Indian Fair Day & Pow Wow flyer.

NORTH FORK — The 50th Annual Indian Fair Days and Pow Wow will be held Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 6 & 7, at the North Fork Recreation Center (see map below). Gates open at 10 a.m. and the grand entry is at noon on Saturday and Sunday. Pre-sale tickets are $1 each or $5 at the gate. The popular community event, ...

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Hiking Up To Fresno Dome

How about a short hike not too far from home with beautiful views of Oakhurst and the surrounding mountains? It was known to the Mono Indians as “wah-me-yelo” (“the greeting place”), much more poetic of a name than Fresno Dome in my opinion. Where: Sierra National ForestDistance: 1.8 miles Difficulty: Easy to moderateElevation Range: 7,184′ – 7,503′Date: August 5, 2021CALTOPO: ...

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