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'''Yosemite Lakes Park''' is an [[unincorporated area|unincorporated community]] in [[Madera County, California|Madera County]], [[California]].<ref name=gnis /> It lies at an elevation of 1230 feet (375 m).<ref name=gnis /> As a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) it is known as '''Yosemite Lakes'''. It is part of the [[Madera, California|Madera]]&ndash;[[Chowchilla, California|Chowchilla]] [[Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. The population was 4,952 at the 2010 census, up from 4,160 at the 2000 census.
'''Yosemite Lakes Park''' is an [[unincorporated area|unincorporated community]] in [[Madera County, California|Madera County]], [[California]].<ref name=gnis /> It lies at an elevation of {{convert|1230|ft}}.<ref name=gnis /> As a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) it is known as '''Yosemite Lakes'''. It is part of the [[Madera, California|Madera]] [[Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. The population was 5,022 at the 2020 census.<ref name="Census 2020"/>

The area was developed by Titan Group in the 1970s,<ref>{{cite magazine |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |editor1-last=Donovan |editor1-first=Hedley |title=New American Land Rush |url=https://archive.org/details/time-1972-12-11/Time%201972-02-28/page/72/mode/2up |page=72 |magazine=Time |location=New York, New York |publisher= |date=February 28, 1972 |access-date=2023-04-19}}</ref> and includes an equestrian center, clubhouse, and three man-made lakes.<ref>{{Cite news |date=4 Apr 1972 |title=Improvements In at Park Near Yosemite |pages=49 |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/385563867 |access-date=2023-04-19}}</ref> Additionally the community has a [[Homeowner association|homeowners association]] which operates the Blue Heron restaurant<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Hussain |first1=Judi |last2=Chedester |first2=Tom |editor1-last=Hall |editor1-first=Dorris |date=October 2002 |title=Echoes from ECCO |url=https://archive.org/details/gtu_32400007681970_36/page/n581/mode/2up |magazine=San Joaquin Star |volume=40 |issue=9 |page=5 |location=Fresno, California |publisher=Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin |access-date=2023-04-19}}</ref> and the Fairway Cafe which is situated next to the golf course.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/48679607 |last=Fuller |first=George |editor-last1=Lipman |editor-first1=Mia |title=California golf : the complete guide to every course |date=2002 |publisher=Avalon Travel |isbn=1-56691-346-2 |edition=10 |oclc=48679607 |page=407 |location=Emeryville, California |access-date=2023-04-19 |archive-date=2023-04-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419220507/https://www.worldcat.org/title/48679607 |url-status=live }}</ref> The community also supports a local grocery store and other small shops.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Pollock |first=Dennis |date=22 Sep 1996 |title=Yosemite Lakes Park: Serenity-plus |pages=49 |work=[[Fresno Bee]] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/707190630 |access-date=2023-04-19}}</ref>

== Natural Disasters ==

=== 2013 Arson ===
In 2013 the community was struck by a series of fires which were set over a 46 day period.<ref>{{Cite news |date=May 20, 2013 |title=ABC7 News 1100AM |work=[[KGO-TV]] |location=San Francisco, California |url=https://archive.org/details/KGO_20130520_180000_ABC7_News_1100AM/start/815/end/875 |access-date=2023-04-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=George |first=Carmen |date=June 13, 2013 |title=Concern over 15 vegetation fires in three days |volume=56 |pages=1, 3 |work=Sierra Star |issue=33 |location=Oakhurst, California |editor-last=Wilkinson |editor-first=Brian |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/663236057 |access-date=2023-04-19 |archive-date=2023-04-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419220502/https://www.newspapers.com/image/663236057 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=May 23, 2013 |title=YLP fire destroys home |volume=56 |pages=SA2 |work=Sierra Star |issue=30 |location=Oakhurst, California |editor-last=Wilkinson |editor-first=Brian |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/663229849 |access-date=2023-04-19 |archive-date=2023-04-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419220507/https://www.newspapers.com/image/663229849 |url-status=live }}</ref> The next year Kenneth Jackson and Alice Waterman were both convicted of starting the series fires, in 2018 a Fresno County judge ruled that there had been insufficient evidence to convict the pair on two of the charges.<ref>{{Cite news |date=September 7, 2017 |title=KMJ 580 AM [KMJ Now] : September 07, 2017 05:00AM-06:00AM PDT |at=11:50 |work=[[KMJ (AM)|KMJ]] |publisher=Cumulus Media |location=Fresno, California |url=https://archive.org/details/KMJ_580_AM_20170907_120000?start=724 |access-date=2023-04-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=July 19, 2018 |title=KKMJ 580 AM [KMJ Now] : July 19, 2018 08:00AM-09:00AM PDT |at=30:40 |work=[[KMJ (AM)|KMJ]] |publisher=Cumulus Media |location=Fresno, California |url=https://archive.org/details/KMJ_580_AM_20180719_150000?start=1840 |access-date=2023-04-19}}</ref> Kenneth Jackson was sentenced to 30 years in prison, in 2021 he was eligible for parole under [[2016 California Proposition 57|Proposition 57]] which was met with significant community pushback.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Galaviz |first=Anthony |date=August 5, 2021 |title=Senator says Madera County arsonist will stay in prison |pages=1 |work=Sierra Star |publication-place=Fresno, California |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/754270084 |access-date=2023-04-19 |archive-date=2023-04-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419220512/https://www.newspapers.com/image/754270084 |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Yosemite Lakes is located in the foothills of the [[Sierra Nevada]] at {{coord|37|11|28|N|119|46|22|W|type:city}}.<ref name=gnis /> Its northwest border follows the [[Fresno River]], and to the south and east it is bound by Coarsegold creek. The community is bordered to the northeast by [[Coarsegold, California|Coarsegold]], and it is {{convert|34|mi}} north of [[Fresno, California|Fresno]]. According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of {{convert|21.0|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|0.1|sqmi|1}}, or 0.46%, are water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2021"/>
Yosemite Lakes is located at {{coord|37|11|28|N|119|46|22|W|type:city}}.<ref name=gnis />


The highest point in the community is Lilley Mountain at {{convert|1929|ft}},<ref>{{Cite web |year=2018 |title=Knowles, California Geospatial Map |url=https://store.usgs.gov/product/484803 |access-date=2022-06-03 |website=store.usgs.gov |publisher=[[United States Geological Survey]] |archive-date=2023-04-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419220512/https://store.usgs.gov/product/484803 |url-status=live }}</ref> and was a known landmark for drivers coming from Fresno on the way to Yosemite National Park.<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 May 1922 |title=Picnic Glens in Sierra Hills |volume=116 |pages=70 |work=[[San Francisco Examiner]] |issue=127 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/457792734 |access-date=2023-04-19}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of {{convert|21.0|sqmi|km2}}, of which, {{convert|20.9|sqmi|km2}} of it is land and {{convert|0.1|sqmi|km2}} of it (0.46%) is water.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==


===2010===
===2010===
At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]] Yosemite Lakes had a population of 4,952. The population density was 235.8 people per square mile (91.1/km²). The racial makeup of Yosemite Lakes was 4,408 (89.0%) White, 38 (0.8%) African American, 91 (1.8%) Native American, 51 (1.0%) Asian, 8 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 131 (2.6%) from other races, and 225 (4.5%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 517 people (10.4%).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0686878|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140715034019/http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0686878|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 15, 2014|title=2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Yosemite Lakes CDP|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|accessdate=July 12, 2014}}</ref>
The [[2010 United States Census]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0686878|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140715034019/http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0686878|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 15, 2014|title=2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Yosemite Lakes CDP|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=July 12, 2014}}</ref> reported that Yosemite Lakes had a population of 4,952. The population density was {{convert|235.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of Yosemite Lakes was 4,408 (89.0%) [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 38 (0.8%) [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 91 (1.8%) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 51 (1.0%) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 8 (0.2%) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 131 (2.6%) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 225 (4.5%) from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 517 persons (10.4%).


The whole population lived in households, no one lived in non-institutionalized group quarters and no one was institutionalized.
The Census reported that 4,952 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.


There were 1,902 households, 569 (29.9%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,304 (68.6%) were [[marriage|opposite-sex married couples]] living together, 136 (7.2%) had a female householder with no husband present, 83 (4.4%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 69 (3.6%) [[POSSLQ|unmarried opposite-sex partnerships]], and 10 (0.5%) [[same-sex partnerships|same-sex married couples or partnerships]]. 295 households (15.5%) were one person and 135 (7.1%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.60. There were 1,523 families (80.1% of households); the average family size was 2.87.
There were 1,902 households, out of which 569 (29.9%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,304 (68.6%) were [[marriage|opposite-sex married couples]] living together, 136 (7.2%) had a female householder with no husband present, 83 (4.4%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 69 (3.6%) [[POSSLQ|unmarried opposite-sex partnerships]], and 10 (0.5%) [[same-sex partnerships|same-sex married couples or partnerships]]. 295 households (15.5%) were made up of individuals, and 135 (7.1%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60. There were 1,523 [[family (U.S. Census)|families]] (80.1% of all households); the average family size was 2.87.


The age distribution was 1,114 people (22.5%) under the age of 18, 252 people (5.1%) aged 18 to 24, 964 people (19.5%) aged 25 to 44, 1,666 people (33.6%) aged 45 to 64, and 956 people (19.3%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 47.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.7 males.
The population was spread out, with 1,114 people (22.5%) under the age of 18, 252 people (5.1%) aged 18 to 24, 964 people (19.5%) aged 25 to 44, 1,666 people (33.6%) aged 45 to 64, and 956 people (19.3%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.7 males.


There were 2,156 housing units at an average density of 102.7 per square mile, of the occupied units 1,612 (84.8%) were owner-occupied and 290 (15.2%) were rented.The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.6%; the rental vacancy rate was 9.3%. 4,061 people (82.0% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 891 people (18.0%) lived in rental housing units.
There were 2,156 housing units at an average density of {{convert|102.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}, of which 1,612 (84.8%) were owner-occupied, and 290 (15.2%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.6%; the rental vacancy rate was 9.3%. 4,061 people (82.0% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 891 people (18.0%) lived in rental housing units.


===2000===
===2000===
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 4,160 people, 1,534 households, and 1,288 families in the CDP. The population density was 198.9 people per square mile (76.8/km²). There were 1,763 housing units at an average density of 84.3 per square mile (32.6/km²). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makup]] of the CDP was 93.20% White, 0.36% African American, 0.99% Native American, 0.70% Asian, 0.41% Pacific Islander, 2.28% from other races, and 2.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.93%.<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref>
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov/ |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website |archive-date=2021-07-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709054630/https://www.census.gov/ |url-status=live }}</ref> of 2000, there were 4,160 people, 1,534 households, and 1,288 families residing in the CDP. The population density was {{convert|198.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,763 housing units at an average density of {{convert|84.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.20% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.36% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.99% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.70% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.41% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 2.28% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.07% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 7.93% of the population.


Of the 1,534 households 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.6% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.0% were non-families. 12.6% of households were one person and 4.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 2.95.
There were 1,534 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.6% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.0% were non-families. 12.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 2.95.


The age distribution was 25.1% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% 65 or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.


The median household income was $56,382 and the median family income was $58,341. Males had a median income of $44,792 versus $31,442 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $24,096. About 3.5% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 1.6% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $56,382, and the median income for a family was $58,341. Males had a median income of $44,792 versus $31,442 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the CDP was $24,096. About 3.5% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 1.6% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.


==Government==
==Government==
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Yosemite Lakes
Census-designated place
View of Yosemite Lakes Park from Lilly Mountain
View of Yosemite Lakes Park from Lilly Mountain
Location in Madera County and the state of California
Location in Madera County and the state of California
Yosemite Lakes is located in the United States
Yosemite Lakes
Yosemite Lakes
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 37°11′28″N 119°46′22″W / 37.19111°N 119.77278°W / 37.19111; -119.77278
Country United States
State California
CountyMadera
Area
[1]
 • Total20.999 sq mi (54.387 km2)
 • Land20.902 sq mi (54.136 km2)
 • Water0.097 sq mi (0.251 km2)  0.46%
Elevation
[2]
1,263 ft (385 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total5,022
 • Density240.3/sq mi (92.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
93614 (Coarsegold)
Area code559
FIPS code06-86878
GNIS feature IDs1867075, 2409637

Yosemite Lakes Park is an unincorporated community in Madera County, California.[2] It lies at an elevation of 1,230 feet (370 m).[2] As a census-designated place (CDP) it is known as Yosemite Lakes. It is part of the Madera Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 5,022 at the 2020 census.[3]

The area was developed by Titan Group in the 1970s,[4] and includes an equestrian center, clubhouse, and three man-made lakes.[5] Additionally the community has a homeowners association which operates the Blue Heron restaurant[6] and the Fairway Cafe which is situated next to the golf course.[7] The community also supports a local grocery store and other small shops.[8]

Natural Disasters[edit]

2013 Arson[edit]

In 2013 the community was struck by a series of fires which were set over a 46 day period.[9][10][11] The next year Kenneth Jackson and Alice Waterman were both convicted of starting the series fires, in 2018 a Fresno County judge ruled that there had been insufficient evidence to convict the pair on two of the charges.[12][13] Kenneth Jackson was sentenced to 30 years in prison, in 2021 he was eligible for parole under Proposition 57 which was met with significant community pushback.[14]

Geography[edit]

Yosemite Lakes is located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada at 37°11′28″N 119°46′22″W / 37.19111°N 119.77278°W / 37.19111; -119.77278.[2] Its northwest border follows the Fresno River, and to the south and east it is bound by Coarsegold creek. The community is bordered to the northeast by Coarsegold, and it is 34 miles (55 km) north of Fresno. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 21.0 square miles (54 km2), of which 0.1 square miles (0.3 km2), or 0.46%, are water.[1]

The highest point in the community is Lilley Mountain at 1,929 feet (588 m),[15] and was a known landmark for drivers coming from Fresno on the way to Yosemite National Park.[16]

Demographics[edit]

2010[edit]

The 2010 United States Census[17] reported that Yosemite Lakes had a population of 4,952. The population density was 235.8 inhabitants per square mile (91.0/km2). The racial makeup of Yosemite Lakes was 4,408 (89.0%) White, 38 (0.8%) African American, 91 (1.8%) Native American, 51 (1.0%) Asian, 8 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 131 (2.6%) from other races, and 225 (4.5%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 517 persons (10.4%).

The Census reported that 4,952 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 1,902 households, out of which 569 (29.9%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,304 (68.6%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 136 (7.2%) had a female householder with no husband present, 83 (4.4%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 69 (3.6%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 10 (0.5%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 295 households (15.5%) were made up of individuals, and 135 (7.1%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60. There were 1,523 families (80.1% of all households); the average family size was 2.87.

The population was spread out, with 1,114 people (22.5%) under the age of 18, 252 people (5.1%) aged 18 to 24, 964 people (19.5%) aged 25 to 44, 1,666 people (33.6%) aged 45 to 64, and 956 people (19.3%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.7 males.

There were 2,156 housing units at an average density of 102.7 per square mile (39.7/km2), of which 1,612 (84.8%) were owner-occupied, and 290 (15.2%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.6%; the rental vacancy rate was 9.3%. 4,061 people (82.0% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 891 people (18.0%) lived in rental housing units.

2000[edit]

As of the census[18] of 2000, there were 4,160 people, 1,534 households, and 1,288 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 198.9 inhabitants per square mile (76.8/km2). There were 1,763 housing units at an average density of 84.3 per square mile (32.5/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.20% White, 0.36% African American, 0.99% Native American, 0.70% Asian, 0.41% Pacific Islander, 2.28% from other races, and 2.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.93% of the population.

There were 1,534 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.6% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.0% were non-families. 12.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $56,382, and the median income for a family was $58,341. Males had a median income of $44,792 versus $31,442 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $24,096. About 3.5% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.6% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Government[edit]

In the California State Legislature, Yosemite Lakes is in the 8th Senate District, represented by Democrat Angelique Ashby, and is split between the 5th Assembly District, represented by Republican Joe Patterson, and the 30th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Dawn Addis.[19]

In the United States House of Representatives, Yosemite Lakes is in California's 4th congressional district, represented by Democrat Mike Thompson.[20]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "2021 U.S. Gazetteer Files: California". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 7, 2021. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d "Yosemite Lakes". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
  3. ^ a b "P1. Race – Yosemite Lakes CDP, California: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
  4. ^ Donovan, Hedley, ed. (February 28, 1972). "New American Land Rush". Time. New York, New York. p. 72. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  5. ^ "Improvements In at Park Near Yosemite". Los Angeles Times. April 4, 1972. p. 49. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  6. ^ Hussain, Judi; Chedester, Tom (October 2002). Hall, Dorris (ed.). "Echoes from ECCO". San Joaquin Star. Vol. 40, no. 9. Fresno, California: Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin. p. 5. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  7. ^ Fuller, George (2002). Lipman, Mia (ed.). California golf : the complete guide to every course (10 ed.). Emeryville, California: Avalon Travel. p. 407. ISBN 1-56691-346-2. OCLC 48679607. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  8. ^ Pollock, Dennis (September 22, 1996). "Yosemite Lakes Park: Serenity-plus". Fresno Bee. p. 49. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  9. ^ "ABC7 News 1100AM". KGO-TV. San Francisco, California. May 20, 2013. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  10. ^ George, Carmen (June 13, 2013). Wilkinson, Brian (ed.). "Concern over 15 vegetation fires in three days". Sierra Star. Vol. 56, no. 33. Oakhurst, California. pp. 1, 3. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  11. ^ Wilkinson, Brian, ed. (May 23, 2013). "YLP fire destroys home". Sierra Star. Vol. 56, no. 30. Oakhurst, California. pp. SA2. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  12. ^ "KMJ 580 AM [KMJ Now] : September 07, 2017 05:00AM-06:00AM PDT". KMJ. Fresno, California: Cumulus Media. September 7, 2017. 11:50. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  13. ^ "KKMJ 580 AM [KMJ Now] : July 19, 2018 08:00AM-09:00AM PDT". KMJ. Fresno, California: Cumulus Media. July 19, 2018. 30:40. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  14. ^ Galaviz, Anthony (August 5, 2021). "Senator says Madera County arsonist will stay in prison". Sierra Star. Fresno, California. p. 1. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  15. ^ "Knowles, California Geospatial Map". store.usgs.gov. United States Geological Survey. 2018. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
  16. ^ "Picnic Glens in Sierra Hills". San Francisco Examiner. Vol. 116, no. 127. May 7, 1922. p. 70. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  17. ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Yosemite Lakes CDP". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  18. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  19. ^ "Statewide Database". UC Regents. Archived from the original on February 1, 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
  20. ^ "California's 4th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC.
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