End of Fire Season Declared for MMU

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES—The end of fire season will be declared in the CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit (MMU) on Monday, December 16th at 8 a.m. Burning is allowed, but burn permit requirements vary between counties. Burn permit information in Mariposa County: CAL FIRE burn permits are not required in Mariposa County until May 1st. Residents must contact the … Read more

Prescribed Burning Continues in the Sierra National Forest

SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST–The Bass Lake Ranger District (BLRD) Fire Crews are resuming prescribed fire operations near the Sugar Pine Railroad. Crews are planning to ignite approximately 10 acres along the 5S17 Road, adjacent to Highway 41, just north of the Westfall Forest Service Fire Station. Please see the associated map (below) for details. If weather … Read more

Unlocking $20,000: Scholarships for CA Students

SACRAMENTO—Golden 1 Credit Union has the pleasure of announcing that the application period for its 2025 Scholarship Program is open. California students pursuing higher education with strong academic and extracurricular backgrounds can apply until January 2025. Golden 1 will award up to $500,000 in scholarships to select students. WHAT Golden 1’s annual scholarship program provides dozens of members and their … Read more

Madera County Moves Forward with CARE Act Implementation

MADERA – Madera County has the pleasure of announcing its participation in the second cohort of counties implementing the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act. The CARE Act, designed to enhance California’s mental health and homelessness services, aims to provide critical assistance for individuals with untreated mental health issues who struggle to access traditional … Read more

Celebrate the Season with Coarsegold 4-H This Year

Submitted By: Alistair King; Coarsegold 4-H Co-Reporter Coarsegold 4-H would like to invite you to our annual Club Holiday Party. The party committee, consisting of Benjamin King, Maisie Subia, Nazaren Souders, and Alistair King, held a meeting to plan for a smooth and enjoyable party. After the opening of the party, the Sheep Project kids … Read more