HEALTH & FITNESS — It may not be widely known that women face unique risk factors for stroke throughout their lifetime. Things like pregnancy, preeclampsia, and chronic stress can increase the risk for high blood pressure, a leading cause of stroke. Cardiovascular disease, including stroke, is the leading cause of death among women, according to the Centers for Disease Control ...

OAKHURST — Bikers for Christ’s tenth Annual Bike Blessing and Run will be held Saturday, Jun. 4 at Mountain Christian Center. The Bike Blessing will begin at 10 a.m. and includes a free pancake breakfast that starts an hour earlier at 9 a.m. The Blessing is followed by a Benefit Run at 10:30 a.m. ending at Bass Lake. There is ...