YLP Community News
Veterans Day closings
The YLOA and YSPUC offices, Blue Heron Restaurant and Yosemite Grill will be closed Monday…
The secret world of the phainopepla
THE BIRD MAN: The first time I saw a phainopepla, I was with an Audubon outing in the Coachella Valley, outside of Palm Springs…
Boutique boosts scholarships
Ladies of the Lakes would like to thank the community for supporting our Holiday Boutique….
Burglary suspect sought
SierraNewsOnline: Police search for suspect in YLP home invasion…
Roofin’ the stalls
YLOA’s Maintenance employees work last week on new, badly needed roofing for the Equestrian Center stalls…
Trail clearing
The Trails and Recreation Committee volunteers were hard at work Oct. 24…
Outage impact on YLP’s water
YSPUC manager Ken Harrington explains the impact of the outage last month on YLP’s water system.
Living with outages
Yosemite Lakes Park this past week got a taste of what some are calling the “new normal”…
YLP golf news
Fall has arrived, temperatures have dropped, and the 2019 Club Championship has been completed…
YLP couple killed
A couple from Yosemite Lakes Park were killed Sunday night near Bass Lake after their Jeep was reportedly struck by a falling tree.
Meeting format change
Starting Tuesday, YLOA members will get their own forum time for questions during monthly board meetings….
Deck renewal
Check out the photo gallery of our refurbished clubhouse deck, front and back!
Town Hall on YLP Roads
View the video and the slide presentation from the Oct. 22 event that drew an audience of 60-70.
Community hike
A guided community hike has been scheduled by the Trails and Recreation Committee for Saturday, Nov. 16.
Found items
Call Security if you have left items from YLP Live events or are missing keys.
Albatross on Hole 1
An amazing feat was accomplished Oct. 1 at the YLP Golf Course.
Red-tailed hawk
Yosemite Lakes is prime redtail country, and they are year ‘round residents…
Rigatoni Dinner fun
View our photo gallery from the 2019 Ladies of the Lakes Rigatoni Dinner to benefit Madera County Fire Department Station 10!
Health & Safety Fair
You don’t want to miss this event Saturday — plus a LUNCH BUFFET!
About those helicopters
We have received many calls regarding the flyover of a helicopter in the YLP area.
Welcome, River Creek golfers!
Players from River Creek Golf Course in Ahwahnee are coming to join us on Sept. 18…
Jackson denied parole
Convicted YLP arsonist Kenneth Jackson has again been denied early parole.
Fire damages YLP house, car
YLP resident praises work by firefighters, help from neighbors to put out house fire Friday.
Encounter with a rattlesnake
Larry Mackey recalls his harrowing ordeal…and shares some advice for others.
The turkey vulture
With a name like “turkey + vulture”, you get no respect. Yet, this widespread New World vulture deserves a closer look.
Busy, productive summer in YLP
It has been a busy summer for our staff here at YLOA and YSPUC as we continue to revise and modernize our operations.
Slow down on Lilley Mountain!
On Lilley Mountain Drive our Pipeline Replacement Project crew is installing new water main and traffic is limited to a single lane…
Sign up for text alerts!
Did you know we publish YLP Alerts for water outages, road hazards and other incidents affecting public safety?
Board training set
With a new YLOA Board of Directors about to begin work for 2019-2020, President Rebecca Brannon wishes to announce…
YLP-River Creek tourneys
A long-held tradition is coming back to YLP…
Collection efforts pay off
We have received $75,000 so far in upfront payments…
Blackhawk Lake open
Here are the new procedures for getting access to the lake…
Last-Tuesday meetings
YLOA and YSPUC monthly board of director meetings will be on the LAST Tuesday of the month starting this month…
Glacier Point Road to close in ’21
Fresno Bee reports: Glacier Point Road in Yosemite National Park will be closed for road construction in 2021.
New office hours
Office hours for YLOA and YSPUC are now 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.
Water, power and YLP
Water is the lifeblood of our community and delivering safe, reliable water is the mission of YSPUC.
The western kingbird
The western kingbird, a robin-sized “flycatcher,” is an easy bird to spot.
Tackling water main leaks
Our water company and pipeline crew have been working hard to repair an unusually high number of water main leaks on Lilley Mountain Drive.
YLOA has new board
YLOA and YSPUC have new boards of directors for 2019-2020.
2 from YLP reopen quilt shop
SierraNewsOnline: Stitching and sewing fans rejoice: Bear Paw Quilts & More is back in business.
Be a pooper scooper
A friendly reminder to dog walkers on the trail around Blue Heron Lake to please clean up Fido’s deposit
Great golfing!
CONGRATS: Sandy Ralph and Sharon Cargill Hunsbarger took part in the Pacific Women’s Golf Association Spring Partners Tournament.
Fire insurance rates going up
Local news outlets report that many homeowners in the foothills, including YLP, are seeing their home and fire insurance rates rocket up.
Welcoming touches
Near the front gate of the Equestrian Center, there is a triangle-shaped flower bed that for years was just full of weeds and some dying bushes.
YLP arsonist up for parole
The Madera County District Attorney’s office has announced that Kenneth Jackson is again scheduled for a parole hearing, and public comment is being sought.
Come play at our improved golf course!
Over the past 8 months many improvements have been made to the Golf Course here at YLP.
The bald eagle
The thrill of observing a bald eagle closeup is like watching a fireworks display. It is an awe inspiring experience one is unlikely to forget.
Power shutoff prep
What if PG&E shuts off power in YLP? We have your answer, and an emergency supply checklist:
To our volunteers!
For the last several years we have been blessed to have six beautiful hanging baskets on the back patio of the clubhouse.
Our phones are swamped!
Since installing our new phone system there has been a dramatic increase in the number of calls we are receiving…
Clubhouse projects under way
A lot’s happening at the clubhouse this summer.
The California quail
What’s not to love about the California quail, our official State Bird?
Grab and go bag
It’s time to go through your grab and go bag…
Car wash & bake sale success for Fire Station 10
Sunday’s car wash and bake sale for Madera County Fire Station 10 called a huge success — see photo gallery.
Movin’ ahead in June
June is a busy month as we wrap up our 2018 Fiscal Year and prepare for 2019-2020. I’m pleased to report several positive developments.
Director ballot set
Three YLOA members in good standing will be on the ballot for the annual election in July.
Of cars and horses
Picture this: You are riding your motorcycle up Corral Drive on a warm Saturday afternoon.
LOL new-member luncheon
Ladies of the Lakes held their May meeting and annual new-member luncheon Monday.
Financial packets go out
The Financial Packet and Annual Disclosures for 2019-2020 are now on their way to members.
Station 10 strengthens
We are truly fortunate to have a paid-call firefighter station smack dab in the heart of Yosemite Lakes Park.
DIY products for horses
Let’s face it… horses are expensive, completely worth the expense but expensive none the less.
White-breasted nuthatch
On one of my morning walks, I witnessed a home invasion.
YLP volunteers at work
Volunteers contribute in countless ways to the quality of life in our widespread community. Here are just two….
Gala-Golf Tourney a hit
The Yosemite Lakes 2019 volunteer fundraising committee had its annual Gala and Golf Tournament on May 3rd and 4th.
About YLP Cares
YLP Cares is a new, not for profit, charitable organization that was authorized by the YLOA Board of Directors last year.
Look into bell boots
The farrier who shoes my horses recently asked me to invest in bell boots.
New roof look
Work is about to start on fixing the clubhouse roof, which has been a source of problems and leaks for many years.
Mother’s Day Trail Trial
We are looking forward to our third Trail Trial Event on Sunday 5/12.
Trail walk memories
Philip Walker: I would like to offer my observations on walking our Blue Heron Lake trail on a regular basis.
Candidate signup
Want to serve your community and help to make YLP a better place for all?
Let’s build!
Got some time and a knack for putting things together? YLP needs you!
Opportunities to serve
Volunteers are being sought in YLP to help with two projects…
New phone numbers coming
New phone numbers for YLOA, YSPUC and amenities will take effect June 1.
Snake bite & horses
Unfortunately it’s the time of year when we start to see snakes out and about.
A Bird Walk success
Audubon-lead YLP bird walk views 24 species.
Return of the swallows
Spring is in the air. How do we know? Cliff swallows have returned to Yosemite Lakes.
Foul fiddleneck
Our committee chair, Sarah Jackson, brought to my attention some toxic weeds that we had growing at the Equestrian Center.
Improvements ahead
Fire Station 10 has a new leader, plus plans for expansion and new community events this year.
Budget adopted
YLOA has a new budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year starting July 1.
Time to prep for fires
Get going now to build defensible space around your home.
Shedding lessons
Shedding can tell you more about your horse than you might think.
March 19 board highlights
Highlights of the March 19 meetings of the YLOA and YPSUC Boards of Directors:
Pipeline update
Check out gallery of photos of pipeline replacement project and get an update on the work.
Equestrian events
Myself and the YLPEC Committee have received many inquires regarding if we are going to hold horse shows again this year.
The oak titmouse
The tiny, gray-brown oak titmouse is as plain and drab as a bird can be.
Mountain lion sightings
In the past two weeks there have been two mountain lion sightings. One around the clubhouse lake trails and one on Titan Drive.
Time to ‘Fix Our Stuff’
YLOA General Manager Jonathan Penrose presents a five-year plan to address deferred maintenance of facilities and pay for repaving our roads.
New Equestrian Center chair
Let’s welcome the Jackson family to YLP and Sarah to the chair position on the Equestrian Committee!
February topics
News about phones, finances, signs, stalls and board policies.
Return to sender!
YLOA members all have been sent an envelope labeled “Urgent-Please Return.”
Town Hall Tuesday
General Manager Jonathan Penrose will present a Town Hall this coming Tuesday, Feb. 26, looking at our financial reserves.
Great turnout
We had the best turnout in months at the Feb. 23rd Tournament …… 36 players.
Meet YLP’s bird man
If you see a fellow on one of YLP’s trails carrying a camera and looking up into the trees, there’s a good chance it’s Robert Groos.
How to use Banamine
As horse owners, I am sure we all know what Banamine is but do we all know how to properly use it?
Golf gettin’ better
Progress continues on the renovations at the YLP Golf Course: tree trimming, reconstruction of sand traps and tees.
Trail Trials
The YLPEC hosted our first-ever Trail Trials on January 27. We had an excellent turnout with approximately 30 horse and rider combinations.
An eye-opening Town Hall
We had a great turnout for our Town Hall on January 22nd, with about 80 people joining us for dinner and about 100 in attendance for the meeting.
Mustang Matt Clinic
Last weekend we hosted the Mustang Matt Clinic for the Back Country Horsemen, Sierra Free Packers.
Signs going up
Bill Green takes a moment Monday to show one of the first new road signs he and his YLOA Roads crew have started to erect in YLP.
Actions taken Jan. 15
The YLOA Board of Directors voted on resolutions Tuesday evening ranging from financial affairs to a replacement air-conditioning system for the Yosemite Grill.