Oakhurst (AKA Fresno Flats)
Fresno Flats was not born as a gold mining town. It began as a quiet community of schools, churches and homes to provide a stable atmosphere for the areas loggers, miners, farmers and ranchers in the 1850s. Fresno Flats stems from the Spanish word “freszo” which means ash trees.
From the very start, Fresno Flats thrived. In 1893, the small town boasted a post office, restaurant, a hotel and saloon, a Chinese store and laundry, stage stop, a blacksmith and a livery stable. Unfortunately the railroad and Highway 140 bypassed Fresno Flats as tourists sought the most convenient route to Yosemite National Park. Abandonment seemed certain when the Sugar Pine Mill closed at the beginning of the Great Depression.
Fortunately, Highway 41, also known as the Discovery Highway, was completed by the late 1800’s to entice visitors from Fresno, Clovis and other cities of the San Joaquin Valley. The Discovery Highway made it’s way to Yosemite National Park right through Fresno Flats, helping to revitalize the area. Soon after, the residents renamed the town Oakhurst.
Today, Oakhurst claims a population of almost 14,000 residents. The community is small enough to retain a friendly atmosphere and large enough to host retail and modern industry. The town of Oakhurst and it’s surrounding areas is home to the highest number of artists per capita of area in the United States.
The town of Oakhurst is always hopping with the Golden Chain Theater, the Met Cinema, art galleries, numerous museums, Fresno Flats Historical Park, abundant historical markers, hiking, biking, swimming, skiing, horseriding trails, Sierra Meadows Ranch and River Creek golf courses, Sierra Lanes Bowling Alley, antique shopping, hiking, biking, hunting and fishing, horseback riding, swimming, skiing, bluegrass festivals, the Oakhurst Grand Prix and Automotive Film Festival, Run for the Gold Classic Car Show, concerts in the Oakhurst Community Park, a wide variety of restaurants and much more. For more information on the Oakhurst area and local events visit the Oakhurst Chamber website.
“The Talking Bear”
The “Talking Bear” is located on the corner of Road 426 and Highway 41, at the Victorian Village. He is Oakhurst’s most famous landmark. The “Talking Bear” has been the focal point of thousands of photos throughout the years since his installation in 1965. The Talking Bears message is a brief history of the California Grizzly and a reminder to respect and preserve the National Forest and it’s wildlife.
Every Christmas the “Talking Bear” plays guardian to the Oakhurst Community Christmas Tree. His beautiful surroundings are maintained by his owner, Brad Ditton of CENTURY 21 Ditton Realty, whose offices are located in the Victorian Village.
Fresno Flats Historical Park
The Fresno Flats Historical Park is located on Road 427 (School Road) and is supported by thousands of volunteer hours. The Sierra Historic Sites Association is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization.
Fresno Flats hosts numerous family-friendly events including Mountain Heritage Days in September, Christmas at Fresno Flats, and many more.
The gift shop and museum are open Tuesday through Friday 10 am to 3 pm and weekends 12 pm to 4 pm. The park is always open for self-guided tours and picnic facilities are available at no charge. Guided tours and group tours are available by appointment. The park may also be rented for special events such as weddings and private parties. For more information contact the Sierra Historic Sites Association 559) 683-6570 or visit their web site www.fresnoflatsmuseum.org.
Children’s Museum of the Sierra
The Children’s Museum of the Sierra is a special museum especially for children and their families. The museum is located on Golden Oak Drive off of Road 426. Children can explore a variety of hands-on exhibits, exploring science and the arts. There is a miniature Yosemite Bank, pirate ship, medical office, fossil dig, costume corner and communication area. Hours vary seasonally. For more information please call 559-658-5656.
Wild Wonderful King Museum
The Wild Wonderful King Museum displays the vintage clothing collection of the King family of Ahwahnee, CA. The collection boasts over 10,000 clothing and accessory items dating back to the 1700’s. Exhibits vary throughout the year. For more information call 559-658-6999.
Oakhurst Branch Library
The Oakhurst Branch Library is located next to the beautiful Oakhurst Community Park. The library offers a vast selection of magazines, books, videos, CD’s and DVD’s. There is an Internet workstation available for public use, as well as computer catalog terminals to search and request items throughout the San Joaquin Valley. The Oakhurst Library offers a Summer Reading Program for children grades K through 8. Friends of the Oakhurst Branch Library hold book sales on the first Saturday of every month. Proceeds from the book sales are being earmarked for the libraries expansion project.
Oakhurst Community Center
The Oakhurst Community Center has been the meeting place for Oakhurst and the surrounding areas for many years. The Oakhurst Community Center has hosted school plays, concerts, square dances, town meetings, the Sierra Sunrise Rotary Cajun Fest, the Oakhurst Sierra Rotary Crab Feed, numerous fund raising events and meetings for various service clubs in the mountain area. The center is also available to rent for private functions such as weddings and receptions, birthdays, anniversaries and special events.
For information please call 559-683-2290.
Oakhurst Community Park
The Oakhurst Community Park is located just off of Highway 41 in downtown Oakhurst, behind the Oakhurst Branch Library. It is the perfect place for a family picnic, a walk with the dog, flying a kite, a quiet stroll or jog, or just a nice place to sit in the sun. China Creek runs along the East boundary of the park and a large family of ducks and a few geese can usually be enticed closer with some bread crumbs. The park offers covered picnic tables, a playground for the children, restroom facilities and a gazebo. The Oakhurst Community Park hosts the Run for the Gold Classic Car Show the weekend after Labor Day, the EMCSPCA Animal Fair, Chocolate Festival and Oakhurst Fall Festival in October and many other events throughout the year. For a schedule of events in the park visit the Oakhurst Chamber website.
Oakhurst Business Directory
Service |
Business Name |
Phone # |
Accountants-CPA's |
Heath, Claiborne & Associates |
683-4224 |
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Miller & Smith |
683-3440 |
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A/C/Heat Installation & Repair |
Oakhurst Air |
658-3214 |
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Oakhurst Refrigeration |
683-5332 |
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B & H Mechanical |
683-7144 |
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Ponderosa Air |
683-5627 |
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Accupuncture |
Gloria Garland Acupuncuturist |
683-4434 |
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Ambulance Service |
Sierra Ambulance Service |
642-0650 |
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Appliance Dealers |
Sears |
683-0007 |
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Fullmers Appliance |
683-8778 |
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G A S S Appliance |
683-8716 |
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Appliance Repair |
Fullmer's Appliance |
683-8778 |
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G A S S Appliance |
683-8716 |
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Art Galleries |
David Ashcraft Gallery |
683-3375 |
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Grimmer Gallery |
658-2104 |
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Oakhurst Frameworks & Gallery |
683-7941 |
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Stavast Studio |
683-0611 |
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Stellar Gallery |
658-8844 |
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Timberline Art Gallery |
683-3345 |
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Vetter Picture Framing |
683-8155 |
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Williams Gallery West |
683-5551 |
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The Yosemite Gallery |
692-2444 |
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Assisted Living/Nursing Homes |
Community Living Center |
683-2244 |
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Oakhurst Board & Care For the Elderly |
683-3605 |
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Asphalt/Paving Contractors |
California Paving |
683-3000 |
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Automotive Repair & Service |
Advanced Automotive |
642-4277 |
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Big Pops |
658-7766 |
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Dans Auto Center |
683-6006 |
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Eagle Quick Lube |
658-2300 |
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Big O Tires |
683-5999 |
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Sam's Transmission |
683-6411 |
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Automobile Dealers |
Oakhurst Auto Center |
683-2277 |
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Barbers/Beauty Salons/Spas |
Clips Family Hair Care |
683-2100 |
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Hair Scene |
683-2004 |
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Mug & Brush |
658-5469 |
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Pat's Hairworks |
683-4247 |
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Rumors Studio |
683-0989 |
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Tangles Beauty Salon |
683-7177 |
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Revive Day Spa |
658-5086 |
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The Beauty Spot |
658-8740 |
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Bonnie's Cutting Edge Salon |
683-5566 |
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Hairway 41 |
683-4110 |
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Junya's |
683-8879 |
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Leaping Lotus Salon |
658-5464 |
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Bed & Breakfast Accommodations |
A Bed of Roses Bed & Breakfast |
642-6975 |
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Hounds Tooth Inn Bed & Breakfast |
642-6600 |
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Oak Cottage Bed & Breakfast |
683-8988 |
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Pine Rose Inn Bed & Breakfast |
642-2800 |
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Sierra Woods Bed & Breakfast |
642-6248 |
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Stagestop Bed & Breakfast |
641-7979 |
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Yosemite's A Haven of Rest Bed & Breakfast |
642-2617 |
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Yosemite's Vulture's View Bed & Breakfast |
683-8470 |
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Business Forms & Systems |
Sierra Tel Business Center |
642-4444 |
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Campgrounds/RV Resorts |
Elks Lodge |
683-2717 |
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High Sierra RV |
683-7662 |
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Camps-Youth/Bible/Summer |
Calvin Crest |
683-5440 |
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Camp Oakhurst |
683-6563 |
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Sugar Pine Christian Camps |
683-4938 |
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Yosemite Bible Camp |
683-7006 |
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Carpet & Rug Cleaners |
Absolute Carpet Care |
877-2247 |
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Aloha Carpet Cleaning |
642-5570 |
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Five Step Carpet Care |
683-2093 |
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Western Restoration & Carpet Care |
683-0481 |
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Carpet & Rug Dealers |
American Floor Covering |
683-5565 |
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Carolyn's Floors to Go |
683-5630 |
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Kerr Rug Co. |
641-6464 |
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Sierra Floor Covering & Interiors |
683-8838 |
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Catering |
Crab Cakes |
641-7667 |
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Elks Lodge |
683-2717 |
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Todd's Cookhouse |
642-4900 |
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Cellular Telephone Service |
El Dorado Cellular |
641-2002 |
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Radioshack |
642-6404 |
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Sierra Cellular |
658-2355 |
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Sierra Tel Business Center |
642-4444 |
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Chamber of Commerce |
Eastern Madera County Chamber of Commerce |
683-7766 |
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Child Care Centers |
Angels Daycare |
642-0070 |
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Indian Springs Children's Center |
683-7654 |
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Joyful Noise Pre-School |
683-8663 |
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Chiropractors-D.C. |
Matthew Armas |
683-5115 |
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Baker Chiropractic |
683-3770 |
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James Clark |
683-4448 |
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J. W. Smith |
642-2225 |
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Patrick McClure |
641-7400 |
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Oakhurst Family Chiropractic |
683-5115 |
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Oakhurst Physical Therapy |
683-0974 |
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Nathan Oehlschlaeger |
683-5001 |
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San Juaquin Valley Rehabilitation |
658-6490 |
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Churches |
Christ Church-Episcopal |
683-7374 |
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Church of Christ |
683-2569 |
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints |
683-2930 |
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First Babtist Church |
683-6101 |
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First Church of Christ, Scientist |
683-7447 |
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Journey Vineyard Fellowship |
683-5800 |
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Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses |
683-6260 |
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Landmark Missionary Babtist Church |
683-3707 |
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Living Way Foursquare Church |
683-6968 |
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Mountain Christian Center |
683-7332 |
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New Community United Methodist Church |
683-2652 |
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New Life Fellowship |
642-4707 |
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Oakhurst Evangelical Free Church |
683-2254 |
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Our Lady of the Sierra Catholic Church |
642-3452 |
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Seventh Day Adventist Church |
683-7312 |
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Sierra Pines Church |
683-2882 |
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Sierra Vista Presbyterian Church |
683-6742 |
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Clinics |
Community Medical Center |
683-2992 |
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Rural Health Clinic |
683-2711 |
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Urgent Care Center |
683-2992 |
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Primary Care Consultants |
642-1500 |
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Oakhurst Physical Therapy |
683-0974 |
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Clothing/Shoes-Retail |
The Kids Connection |
683-5808 |
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Clothing Outlet of Oakhurst |
641-6767 |
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Gottschalks |
642-4220 |
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Miller's Mountain Sports |
683-7946 |
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Mystical Fire |
658-5900 |
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North Shore Board Shop |
642-3898 |
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Oakhurst Boot & Shoe |
683-5838 |
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Pants-N-Things |
683-7220 |
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Payless Shoe Source |
642-2726 |
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Westside Boardshop |
683-3383 |
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Collectibles/Antiques |
Cedar Valley Antiques |
683-3651 |
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Comstock Creek Antiques |
658-7830 |
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41 Trading Post |
683-6116 |
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Haddon Hall Art & Antiques |
658-5995 |
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Oakhurst Giftworks |
683-7845 |
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Oh Grow Up |
642-4769 |
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Peddlers Corner of Oakhurst |
658-7557 |
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The Purple Cow Mall |
683-2112 |
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Remember When Consignments & Collectibles |
692-2500 |
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Yosemite Sierra Trading Post |
642-6750 |
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Copying & Duplicating Service |
Nelson Press |
683-4595 |
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Oakhurst Office Supply |
683-3775 |
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Pak & Page |
692-2200 |
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Sierra Tel Business Center |
642-4444 |
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Dentists |
Robert Brosi DDS |
683-4694 |
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Adrian Buca DDS |
683-6200 |
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Kenneth Castle DDS |
683-7900 |
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David Essex DDS |
683-4662 |
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Michael Horasanian DDS |
683-4691 |
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Dennis Jones DDS |
683-4544 |
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Rodney Peter DDS |
683-4544 |
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Walter Randall DDS |
683-4544 |
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Christopher Rose DDS |
658-2166 |
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Electrical Contractors |
Andrew's Electric |
683-8760 |
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Chris Smith Electrical & Construction |
683-3423 |
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Gallagher Electric |
642-2635 |
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Northwestern Electric |
642-4300 |
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Oakhurst Electric |
658-1252 |
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REDA Electric |
658-2100 |
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Rick Lyon Electric |
642-4650 |
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Zion Electric |
658-5120 |
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Electrical Service |
Pacific Gas & Electric |
800-743-5000 |
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Excavation Contractors |
Hudson Fisk's Tree & Excavating Service |
642-6868 |
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Earthworks |
683-2616 |
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Nilmeier Excavating |
683-2132 |
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Ralph Gordon Trenching & Excavating |
683-7851 |
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Catskinner |
683-7504 |
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Kelton Escavating & Trucking |
692-2240 |
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Fencing & Gates |
Design Technologies |
760-0106 |
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Dunhams Classic Gates |
642-4283 |
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Earthworks |
683-2616 |
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Mountain Fence Co. |
683-8383 |
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Sierra Fence & Construction |
683-6605 |
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Simon's Home Automation |
642-0066 |
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Fire Department |
Non-Emergency # |
683-4808 |
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Florists |
Oakhurst Floral & Gifts |
683-5455 |
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Sweet Pickins' |
642-3656 |
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Furniture |
Matthews Fine Furniture |
683-3998 |
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Garbage Collection |
EMADCO Disposal |
683-4680 |
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Gardeners/Landscaping |
Cornerstone Gardening |
658-3807 |
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Kelly's Yard Clean Up |
683-4433 |
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Pete the English Gardener |
683-2270 |
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Victory Services |
683-6334 |
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Gas/Propane Suppliers |
Campora Propane Service |
683-4648 |
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Proflame Gas |
683-2323 |
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Suburban Propane |
683-5634 |
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Gift Shops |
Adrianne's |
658-6300 |
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Always & Forever Gifts |
683-2552 |
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Companies Coming |
683-2999 |
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Dorsey's Hallmark |
683-3006 |
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41 Trading Post |
683-6116 |
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Gifts With An Edge |
658-6060 |
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Mountain Candies & Flowers |
683-3773 |
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Mystical Fire |
658-5900 |
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Nearly Natural Wonders |
658-2626 |
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Oakhurst Floral & Gifts |
683-5455 |
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Oakhurst Giftworks |
683-7845 |
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The Purple Cow Mall |
683-2112 |
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Glass-Auto & Home |
All American Glass |
642-6080 |
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The Glass Hut |
683-4459 |
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Oakhurst Glass & Mirror |
683-8866 |
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Government-County |
Ag Commissioner |
675-7876 |
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Animal Control |
642-3173 |
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Assessor |
675-7710 |
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Auditor |
675-7707 |
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Board of Supervisors |
675-7700 |
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Building Department |
642-3203 |
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County Clerk |
675-7721 |
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County Counsel |
675-7717 |
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Environmental Health |
675-7823 |
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Health Department |
675-7893 |
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Planning Department |
675-7821 |
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Road Department |
675-7811 |
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Sheriff's Office |
675-7770 |
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Superior Court |
675-7944 |
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Tax Collector-Treasurer |
675-7713 |
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Government-State/Fed |
Franchise Tax Board |
800-852-5711 |
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Department of Motor Vehicles |
800-777-0133 |
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Public Utilities Commission |
445-5081 |
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Groceries |
Day N Nite Market & Liquor |
683-7737 |
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Grocery Outlet |
683-5429 |
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Old Corral |
683-7414 |
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Raley's Supermarket |
683-8300 |
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Vons |
642-4250 |
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Hardware |
Capital Pipe & Supply |
683-7850 |
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H & L Lumber |
683-7655 |
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True Value Home Center |
683-7117 |
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Yosemite Lumber Company |
642-6210 |
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Horses |
Sierra Horse Connection |
683-7667 |
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Hospitals |
Children's Hospital-Madera |
353-3000 |
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St. Agnes Medical Center-Fresno |
450-3000 |
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Hot Tubs & Spas-Dealers/Service |
Mountain Comforts |
683-7205 |
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Tripptree Pool & Spa Service |
683-5806 |
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Hotels/Motels |
The Best Western Yosemite Gateway Inn |
683-2378 |
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Chateau Due Sureau |
683-6860 |
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Comfort Inn |
683-8282 |
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Days Inn |
642-2525 |
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Oakhurst Lodge |
683-4417 |
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Shilo Inn |
683-3555 |
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Sierra Sky Ranch Resort |
683-8040 |
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Internet |
Northland Cable Television |
683-7388 |
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Oakhurst Internet |
641-6706 |
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Sierra Tel Internet |
683-7600 |
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Yosemite Network Internet |
658-8100 |
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Jewelry |
Adrianne's |
658-6300 |
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Goldmine Jewelry Design & Repair |
683-8818 |
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Library |
Oakhurst Branch-Madera County Library |
683-4838 |
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Locksmiths |
Half Dome Lock and Safe |
683-5700 |
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Mountain Locksmith |
683-8222 |
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Oakhurst Lock & Safe |
658-7314 |
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Mini Storage |
A-1 Mini Storage |
683-8993 |
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Art's Mini Storage |
683-2951 |
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Ben's Mini Storage |
683-7480 |
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Leslie's Mini Storage |
683-8370 |
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Oakhurst Self Storage |
683-7675 |
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Newspapers |
The Sierra Star |
683-4464 |
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Nurseries |
Western Sierra Nursery |
683-8476 |
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Office Supplies |
Oakhurst Office Equipment |
683-2229 |
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Oakhurst Office Solutions |
683-2601 |
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Sierra Tel Business Center |
642-4444 |
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Opthamology |
Fogg Maxwell Lanier & Remington Eyecare |
658-6488 |
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Painting Contractors |
Daniels Painting |
683-6679 |
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Tri County Painting |
642-6650 |
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Pest Control |
Arsenal Pest Control |
683-6299 |
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Castech |
683-3630 |
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Strike Pest Control |
683-7770 |
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Terminix |
658-7740 |
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Yosemite Pest Control |
683-6840 |
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Pet Services & Supplies |
Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital |
683-2135 |
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Hoof N Paw Veterinary Hospital |
683-3313 |
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Oakhurst Feed & Supply |
683-7977 |
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SPCA of Eastern Madera County |
683-1266 |
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Barking Lot Groomers |
683-2275 |
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Mutt Hutt |
683-2222 |
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Pharmacies |
Longs Drugs |
642-4222 |
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Raley's |
683-8360 |
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Rite Aid |
683-8882 |
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Vons |
642-4255 |
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Physical Fitness Facilities |
Curves for Women |
683-8288 |
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The Fitness Zone |
641-7255 |
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Plumbers |
Action Plumbing |
760-1346 |
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A Rooter Man |
683-6063 |
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Nickels Plumbing |
683-2636 |
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Oakhurst Plumbing |
683-2232 |
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Post Office |
Oakhurst Post Office |
800-275-8777 |
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Printing Services |
Nelson Press |
683-4595 |
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Ponderosa Printing |
683-5610 |
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Restaurants |
The Pizza Factory |
683-2700 |
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Roundtable Pizza |
683-7472 |
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El Cid Mexican Cuisine |
683-6668 |
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Crab Cakes |
641-7667 |
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Erna's Elderberry House |
683-6800 |
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Yosemite Forks Mountain House |
683-5191 |
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Jade Gazebo Chinese Restaurant |
683-8600 |
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Oka Japanese Restaurant |
642-4850 |
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Ol' Kettle |
683-7505 |
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Pete's Place |
683-0772 |
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The Branding Iron Restaurant & Saloon |
658-2644 |
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Three Sisters Café |
642-2253 |
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Todd's Cookhouse & BBQ |
642-4900 |
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Roadside Service |
Doc's Towing & Transport |
683-7676 |
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Bulldog Towing |
683-3990 |
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Technique Towing |
683-6808 |
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Schools-Pre |
Indian Springs Children's Center |
683-7654 |
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Joyful Noise Pre-School |
683-8663 |
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Schools-Public |
Oakhurst Elementary |
642-1580 |
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Oak Creek Intermediate |
642-1570 |
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Yosemite High School District |
683-4667 |
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State Center Community College |
683-3940 |
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Senior Services |
Oakhurst Senior Services |
658-7604 |
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Septic Services |
Biotech |
642-0490 |
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Palmberg Septic |
683-4484 |
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Service Stations-Gas |
ARCO AM/PM |
658-6333 |
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Beacon |
683-6450 |
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Chevron |
683-5511 |
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Stoves-Wood, Gas, Pellet |
Climate Control Systems |
683-8367 |
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Mountain Comforts |
683-7205 |
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Telephone |
Sierra Telephone |
683-4611 |
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Television-Cable |
Northland Cable Co. |
683-7388 |
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Theaters |
Golden Chain Theater-Live Theater |
683-7112 |
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Met Cinema |
683-1234 |
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Tourist Information |
Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau |
683-4636 |
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Travel Agencies |
Cruise Adventures |
683-6868 |
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Oakhurst Cruise & Travel Center |
683-6300 |
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Tree Service |
Richard's Tree Service |
683-2616 |
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Tip Top Tree Service |
683-1746 |
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Water Systems/Wells |
Walt Bannon Drilling |
683-5670 |
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H & B Drilling |
683-4086 |
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Water Treatment |
Joe Stern Water Condioning |
683-7876 |