When winter rains hit two weeks ago, many were happy to see a break in the long dry spell. However, for the Golden Chain Theatre, the wet weather left some negative repercussions when water from an adjoining property caused flooding to a portion of the building. The theatre is now facing large bills for the clean-up and new carpet in the saloon area of the building.
According to Jen Piccolotti, theatre president, the flooding occurred because plants and trees was cleared off land above the theatre for future development, causing mud and water to run off the hill and into the theatre.
"It's truly a shame that progress and development in our community often causes unpredictable repercussions that we did not anticipate," said Mary Lou Finley, past president of the theatre. "Fortunately, in our 45 consecutive years of running our theatre, we've never had to deal with a situation of this nature."
Yosemite's Badger Pass Ski Area opened for its 77th season Jan. 26 with more than 24 inches of snow, some five weeks after the original scheduled opening date due to lack of snow this winter.
If you are politically conservative, like most of what the Tea Party stands for and a strong defender of the Second Amendment of the Constitution (the right to bear arms), you would have been in good company at the Yosemite Gateway Restaurant Jan. 24.
As more and more children are becoming statistics of abuse, law enforcement, hospitals and social services continue to battle against the devastating epidemic. As high as 80%, some say 90%, of child abuse is drug related, according to Holly Dye, founder a
Check out the new website dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of Oakhurst. www. Oakhurst100.com
The members of the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce are an amazing group of businesses, organizations and individuals. They work hard and strive to make a difference in our community. We thank all of you for making our mountain community a wonderful plac
When Dave Dorsey, owner of Dorsey's Hallmark, saw a photo of Oakhurst's Little Church on the Hill surrounded by American flags, he imagined how nice it would look on a T-shirt.
Strategic planning session set to save Children's Museum
In the Jan. 26 Sierra Star, a story about the Jan. 19 town hall meeting in Yosemite Lakes Park referenced the new State Responsibility Area (SRA) fire fees being implemented by the state in rural California.
Winter storms can be dangerous and damaging if you are unprepared. When the temperature starts to drop, it's time to think about getting ready.
