OAKHURST — Just after 1:30 p.m. today crews were called to respond to reports of a fire burning behind Sierra Pines Church in the Oakhurst/Ahwahnee area, off of Highway 49 at the cross of Vista del Rio. First engine on scene reported the fire at five acres with a moderate rate of spread. Structures out in front are threatened, and ...
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OAKHURST – The Visit Yosemite Madera County Visitors Center (VYMC) is pleased to announce the addition of Mikey King as a summer intern, effective June 19 through July 27. A resident of Oakhurst, Mikey joins the VYMC as a student from Yosemite High School and a member of the Boys and Girls Club of Oakhurst. Mikey is going back into ...
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OAKHURST — Grab chairs, blankets and kids and plan to head to Oakhurst Community Park this Friday and other Fridays throughout summer, as free Movies In The Park debut right here in Oakhurst. Have you noticed lately a bunch of fun, family-friendly events popping up in Oakhurst Community Park? These events have come to fruition after one mom expressed her ...
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MOUNTAIN AREA — On the heels of a recent announcement that rates would soon increase, the waste disposal service company for Madera County, Emadco Disposal Inc., has announced that customers can instead look forward to a decrease in rates, at least for now. In an article posted on June 16, Emadco advised customers to expect an increase of 6.92 percent ...
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SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST — Just after 1 p.m. today as crews were beginning mop-up on a series of fires that sparked along Highway 41 in Coarsegold, crews were called to respond to a report of fire burning on the Sierra National Forest, 4.6 miles up Central Camp Road. The fire was called in by a North Fork resident who owns ...
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OAKHURST — How can local Law Enforcement assist you? Coffee with a Cop is as simple as it sounds. It’s a chance to meet your local officers and have a cup of coffee with them. Questions or concerns? Bring them to The Cool Bean on Thursday morning. There are no agendas at this event, just an opportunity to ask questions, ...
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OAKHURST — One of the favorite events of the July 4th weekend is the Cedar Valley Volunteer Fire Department Pancake Breakfast, held beside the lake at the Cedar Valley Fire Station on Saturday, July 1, from 7 to 10:30 a.m. Not only does one get to enjoy a fantastic pancake breakfast with ham and sausage, eggs, juice and coffee, you ...
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Written by Karen Bauer — OAKHURST — Come out and love the animals this Saturday, June 24, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Yosemite Wine Tails in Oakhurst. Among the adoptable dogs who’ll make a personal appearance at the Eastern Madera County SPCA/ Friends of Madera Shelter (FMAS) “Love the Animals” event will be Artemis, a lovable Pit mix; ...
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OAKHURST – Come on out for a glorious gastronomic event while supporting the Oakhurst Community Center, as the all-you-can-eat extravaganza known annually as Rib Fest takes place on Saturday, June 24. Arrive hungry and leave the fancy clothes at home, because this is a night where food, friends, and fundraising take center stage. Proceeds benefit the Oakhurst Community Center, where ...
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COUNTY – The Madera County Sheriff’s Office announced that the County of Madera has established the following locations as Cooling Centers during times of extreme summer heat. The Centers will be open the days and times of the week as indicated on the list below. Other Centers may be opened on an “as need” basis and will be announced through ...
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