OAKHURST–Parents, friends, teachers, and community members gathered together at Glacier High School in Oakhurst on Tuesday, May 28, to present community scholarship awards to exemplary students in the graduating Class of 2024. Greg Hill, counselor said, “Our community is special. We are fortunate and appreciative to have sponsors that support our students as they get ready to embark on the ...

RAYMOND–Join Us in Celebrating Raymond, a Small Town with a Big Heart! This exciting event includes the parade commencing at the Raymond Museum and an afternoon raffle. Chairs and family-friendly setups are recommended for comfortable viewing. The Raymond Community Association proudly sponsors this event on the third Saturday of April. The event is a wonderful opportunity to experience the charm of ...

MARIPOSA–The Mariposa Democrats Education Fund will award $750 to a Mariposa County student graduating from high school in 2024.  The student must be planning to attend a two or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school. This is a regional award for a 2023 graduating high school student who is a resident of Mariposa County. Included are students graduating from an ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Hello artists! The Call to Artists for Sierra Art Trails 2023 has begun! They are exceptionally excited as this year is their 20th anniversary and are thrilled to share two decades of artistic excellence with their artists, patrons, and supporters. Let’s celebrate together! The Sierra Art Trails Open Studio Tour is eagerly anticipated by a loyal audience. Visitors ...

Emelyn Gonzalez Ceja spent her freshman year at Fresno State taking classes online and helping her dad run his small Fresno pretzel shop on her days off. The pandemic hit the family business hard, shutting it down for a couple months. Business still has not returned to normal. Ceja didn’t know how her dad, the breadwinner in their eight-person family, ...