OAKHURST — Self-Help Enterprises (SHE) is hosting a grand opening celebration for River Grove, a 70-unit affordable housing development in Oakhurst, California. The development provides critical affordable housing for low-income families and individuals. One-, two-, and three-bedroom units are available for those earning between 20% and 50% of the area’s median income. The ceremony will highlight the collaboration behind this ...
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New Government Services Building Opens in Oakhurst
OAKHURST — Residents in Madera County’s mountain communities now have a centralized hub for government services with the opening of the newly remodeled Oakhurst Government Center. The long-awaited facility officially opened its doors on December 9th, 2024. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by county supervisors, community leaders, and residents. Enhanced Access to Vital Services The center is designed to improve ...
Read More »Classic Car Show Supports Golden Chain Theatre Classic Community Theatre
OAKHURST—Oakhurst boasts one of the best community theatres anywhere—the Golden Chain Theatre. Combine that with classic cars, and you’ve got a dynamite combination. Come out to celebrate both classic cars and community theatre at the Golden Chain Theatre Center Stage Classic Car Show. The event takes place at the Oakhurst Community Park from 9 am to 2 pm on Saturday, ...
Read More »History Mystery #121: Time Book From 1876
This week’s History Mystery is a time book from 1876. It appears to have been used to track work hours and wages. Do you know anything about it? Do you recognize any of the names? Please let us know here in the comments or on the SNO Facebook page! Follow-up to History Mystery #120: North Fork Festival & Loggers Jamboree ...
Read More »Macaulay Backed by Community for Madera County Supervisor
EASTERN MADERA COUNTY — With less than a month until the election, Bobby Macaulay’s overwhelming community support for Madera County Supervisor District 5 continues to grow each day. Earlier this month, Bobby was endorsed by Madera County Sheriff Tyson Pogue – a lifelong District 5 resident, Madera County District Attorney Sally Moreno, and former District 5 Supervisor Gary Gilbert. “As ...
Read More »Endorsements Mount in Mark Reed’s Campaign for Supervisor
MADERA COUNTY — In his bid to become District 5 Supervisor in Madera County, Mark Reed said he is “humbled” by the numerous new endorsements he has received in recent weeks. “These new endorsements represent thousands of people in Madera and Eastern Madera County and convince me that they have affirmed my ‘Economic Policy Blueprint for Eastern Madera County’ which ...
Read More »Helping One Woman to Honor Jacquelyn “Jackie” Martin
AHWAHNEE — This month’s Helping One Woman (HOW) recipient is Jackie Martin and her HOW dinner will be Wednesday, October 19, at 6 p.m. at The Hitchin’ Post, located at 42592 Hwy 49, in Ahwahnee. See map below. Jacquelyn is lovingly sponsored by Leslie Stevens, Trudy Truesdell, and Tom Wheeler. When: Wednesday, October 19, at 6 p.m. Where: The Hitchin’ Post, Ahwahnee ...
Read More »YUSD Announces Changes to Pool Use Fees for Summer 2022
OAKHURST — The Yosemite Unified School District (YUSD) is pleased to announce that starting July 6, 2022, the pool daily use and access fees will return to $5 after initially being increased to $7 as announced on June 17, 2022. The District would like to thank Madera County for a $7,000 contribution from outdoor recreation funds and Supervisor Tom Wheeler’s ...
Read More »Summer’s Here at the Fresno Flats Historic Village and Park
The Fresno Flats Gazette – Summer 2022 It’s going to be a great summer! We are gearing up for another incredible summer at Fresno Flats. Check out all that is happening and how you can get involved. Events Pioneer Camp: June 21 – 23 Pioneer Camp is on and it’s going to be better than ever. We’re teaming up again with ...
Read More »Oakhurst Lutheran to Hold Annual Flag Day Celebration
OAKHURST — Oakhurst Lutheran Church will be holding its annual Flag Day celebration on Flag Day, Tuesday, June 14th. The celebration begins with a fundraising dinner for Semper Fi at 6 p.m. The dinner will include a pulled pork sandwich, chips, and water for a suggested $10.00 donation. All profits from the dinner will go to Semper Fi. The dinner is being ...
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