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  • NEWS

    Shadow of the Giants 50K set for Saturday, June 8

    A long-running trail race will once again take place just outside Yosemite National Park as the 24th Annual Shadow of the Giants 50K run is set for June 8.

  • CRIME

    Wanted man arrested by Mariposa County Sheriff's Department

    Martin Guerrero Jr., 42, was booked into the Mariposa County Adult Detention Facility after an arrest warrant was granted and a public broadcast message was sent out in hopes of finding Guerrero.

  • NEWS

    Fire danger in the foothills

    The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit (MMU) has rapidly moved into fire season. Each year Cal Fire notifies the public of the dangers living in and around the State Responsibility Area (SRA). We provide numerous suggestions to keep your ...

  • NEWS

    Fire at the Oakhurst Lodge

    Just after midnight on May 23 , 25 rooms were destroyed by fire at the Oakhurst Lodge on the north-west corner of Highway 41 and Crane Valley Road (426). The loss has been estimated at $1 million.

  • BRIAN WILKINSON

    Grand jury critical of CAO

    A Madera County grand jury report released May 15 supported allegations that Eric Fleming, county administrative officer, exhibits a domineering, over controlling management style at times. The report, released after a six month investigation, said Flemin

  • CALENDAR

    Community News for 5/23/13 edition

    Deadwood auto accident May 15 ~ Half Dome cables in place Friday ~ Fundraising concert in North Fork ~ Academic Decathlon ~ Course in Miracles study group ~ Photo club event June 12 ~ National photo contest ~ Dance recital ~ Red Cross shelter training Jun

  • CARMEN GEORGE

    Honoring the fallen

    Walking amongst the tombstones in the North Fork Cemetery, George Priest knows many of the names carved in stone.

  • NEWS

    Judge rules in favor of District Atorrney Keitz's wishes

    Madera County Superior Court Judge James Oakley ruled last week that a report outlining how Madera County District Attorney Michael Keitz interacts with his staff, will not be released to the public.

  • TIFFANY TUELL

    Positive business outlook for summer

    With Memorial Day Weekend upon us, the summer tourism season is about to hit full swing. Experts in the tourism industry seem to have a positive outlook for the season and are doing everything in their power to show the world that Yosemite, Oakhurst and o

  • EDUCATION

    Minarets students earn $10,000 scholarships

    After presenting in front of a panel of judges, Minarets High School seniors Daisy Allison, 18, and Jarred Crossley, 18, each took home a $10,000 Evelyn Ducoff Arts Scholarship to follow their dreams and pursue a career in art. Both students were formally

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