MADERA COUNTY–Rebecca Martinez, County Clerk-Recorder & Registrar of Voters, announced today that a Consolidated General Election will be held in Madera County on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The following is a list of Vote Centers and Drop Box locations that will be available to serve you for the hours specified below between October 7, 2024, and Election Day Tuesday, November ...

MOUNTAIN AREA —  Art lovers, mark those calendars!  The 2024 Sierra Art Trails Open Studio is set to take place over two weekends.  Visitors will have the unique opportunity to explore the vibrant art scene in Eastern Madera and Mariposa Counties.  This annual event invites guests to step into artists’ homes, studios, galleries, and local businesses to see where all ...

NORTH FORK–Join us for an informal gathering to hear more about this project, ask questions, and share valuable community input. North Fork Library Renovation Project This project would not be possible without the generous Building Forward Grant from the California State Library (CSL), which is providing 100% of the funding. The grant is dedicated to enhancing life safety and infrastructure ...

Eugene R. Harvey March 10, 1934 – July 17, 2024 Eugene R. Harvey (Gene) Born March 10, 1934 in Fresno, Ca. After a lengthy bout with Alzheimer’s disease, Gene passed away peacefully on July 17, 2024. A lifelong resident of North Fork, he attended North Fork Elementary School, and graduated from Sierra High School in 1952 where he played varsity ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–Who would have expected such an intense weather weekend in July? Several thunderstorms made their way through the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada Mountains early in the weekend. Sunday morning culminated in an intense thunderstorm moving through the foothills. It all began with warnings from The National Weather Service (NWS) that thunderstorms would move through the area over ...

NORTH FORK–North Fork Boosters Inc. and North Fork Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary have announced that they have reached an agreement to transfer operations of the Frank Verduzco Memorial Scholarship from the Auxiliary to the Boosters. This transfer is occurring at the request of the Verduzco family. It will better align the Scholarship operations with the strategic interests of both organizations. ...

You’re Invited! Calling out to all members of our mountain family. Mountain Oaks High School has six seniors scheduled to graduate this year. When:  Thursday, June 6, 2024, 1:00 pm Where:  North Fork Town Hall, 33060 Road 228, North Fork Come help the graduating seniors and their families celebrate this high point in their lives. Mountain Oaks is a Western ...

BASS LAKE — Triathlon enjoys  a long history at Bass Lake. At the dawn of triathlon, the 1983 and 1984 USA Triathlon (USAT) and United States Triathlon Series (USTS)  National Championships took place here. The Bass Lake Yosemite Triathlon has firmly established itself as one of the “Go To” triathlons in California.  Great course, great time, great challenge  and, yes, ...

NORTH FORK–The North Fork Boy Scout Troop 357 is holding a special recruitment night at the Scout Building which is located near Town Hall in North Fork. The address is 32996 Road 228. Who’s Eligible to Join? All boys from ages 11 to 17 are eligible to join Troop 357. Boys as young as 10 and in the 5th grade ...

NORTH FORK–Tire amnesty days provide residents with a convenient and cost-free opportunity to dispose of any tires around their households. During this event, the County accepts, and hauls away old tires turned in by residents to recycling centers—additionally, neighborhoods receive educational information on the benefits of proper tire handling. Mark your calendar for the Waste Tire Amnesty Day on May ...