CENTRAL CALIFORNIA—Thanksgiving and the day before are the top two days in this country for the chance of a cooking fire in someone’s home. Cooking causes an average of 158,400 home fires per year. This is 44% of all home fires in the United States. The American Red Cross, Central California Region, offers safety steps everyone can follow if they ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Thanksgiving is around the corner, and restaurants across the Oakhurst area are gearing up to serve festive feasts.  Here’s a straightforward guide to Thanksgiving dining options, offering something for every preference, from upscale dinners to family-style meals and convenient deliveries. Thanksgiving Dinner Delivery Delivery: Tuesday or Wednesday before Thanksgiving Cost: Traditional Turkey Feast – $185;  Combination Feast ...

MADERA COUNTY — Welcome to Madera County, the southern entrance to Yosemite National Park. A fun-filled region of outdoor adventures, wine tasting, fishing, historic museums, and that is just the tip of the iceberg. Bass Lake is a family vacation must, with something to entertain everyone. Discover fishing, hiking, biking trails, wakeboarding, kayaking, paddle boarding, camping, you name it! Whether you’re ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the time is now to decide where you and your family want to eat. Fortunately, there are lots of local options this year. Take a look below! The Elderberry House  November 24: All Day. $165.00 per person. 48688 Victoria Lane Oakhurst, CA 93644 Share in a delectable Thanksgiving feast at The Elderberry ...

FISH CAMP — Twice voted among the top five favorite holiday resorts by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, Tenaya at Yosemite is approaching the 2022 holiday season with glee — bringing back its pre-pandemic lineup of fun, plus a few new traditions to ensure the season is merry and bright. From 75 beautiful, forested acres blanketed with snow to ...

NORTH FORK – Public Coffee House, in collaboration with the North Fork Public Library, will serve a free Thanksgiving dinner and breakfast the weekend before the holiday. On Friday, Nov. 16, PCH will provide a turkey dinner from 5 to 7 p.m., and on Saturday, Nov. 17, they will serve a breakfast of biscuits and gravy. All mountain area communities ...