OAKHURST — Residents in Madera County’s mountain communities now have a centralized hub for government services with the opening of the newly remodeled Oakhurst Government Center. The long-awaited facility officially opened its doors on December 9th, 2024. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by county supervisors, community leaders, and residents. Enhanced Access to Vital Services The center is designed to improve ...

OAKHURST — The holiday spirit is in the air as the mountain communities come together to celebrate the 17th Annual Outpouring Christmas Feast. This cherished tradition invites families and friends to enjoy a festive evening with good food, warm drinks, and heartfelt fellowship. A Festive Evening for the Whole Family Importantly, the event will occur on December 23rd, 2024, from ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — In the spirit of giving, a community initiative is underway to bring warmth, comfort, and joy to seniors in the mountain areas. Yosemite High School senior Natalee Castonguay leads “Be a Santa to a Senior”, collaborating with the Oakhurst and Mariposa CHP to collect essential and cheerful items for local senior centers. Items to Brighten Seniors’ Holidays First, ...

OAKHURST — Chris and Tara Gallen, a husband-and-wife electrical team serving California’s mountain communities, has steadily gained a reputation for skill, dedication, and customer-focused work. Recently welcomed as new members of the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce, Gallen Electric has become a valued part of the local community. A Journey of Experience & Skill Starting in Bakersfield in 2005, this ...

OAKHURST — Soroptimist of the Sierras invites the community to its 8th Annual Chili Cook-Off.  Here, families can enjoy an afternoon packed with food, live music, raffles, and a dessert auction.  All proceeds from the event will support local educational programs for women and girls in the mountain community. Chili Competition & Entertainment To begin, eight local chefs and restaurants ...

OAKHURST — The Community Art Banners, which welcomed residents and visitors to Yosemite’s Southern Gateway throughout the summer, will soon find new homes.  As ARTober wraps up in Eastern Madera County, these banners will be auctioned off on Saturday, November 9th.  Hosted by the Eastern Madera County Foundation (EMCF), the Community Art Banner Auction Soiree will take place at the ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–The National Weather Service Hanford Office (NWS)is warning community members that dangerous high temperatures up to 109 in the valley and 112 in the Kern County Desert will be observed during the three-day heat wave. Overnight low temperatures will stay in the 70s and provide little relief. An Excessive Heat (Wave) Warning will go into effect this morning, Wednesday ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–The National Weather Service Hanford Office is predicting a cold storm system will impact the Sierra Nevada Thursday through Friday evening, resulting in periods of snow. The majority of this snow will fall Thursday evening and Thursday night. The snow level will start at around 6,000 feet Thursday, before falling to about 2,000 feet Friday morning. A very strong ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES—The National Weather Service Hanford Office is predicting a significant storm system will begin to make inroads from the north on Saturday evening with light precipitation spreading down to Yosemite National Park (YNP) and as far south as Fresno County through Sunday afternoon. Rainfall in the valley will generally only be a few hundredths to a tenth of an ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–Effective Monday, November 7 at 8:00 AM debris burning will be allowed in Madera, Mariposa and Merced Counties. Residents possessing current and valid residential burn permits can now resume burning on permissive burn days. While cooler temperatures have helped to diminish the threat of wildfire, we are still suffering the effects of an extended drought. Property owners and residents ...