Valley fever cases have risen dramatically since 2001 in California By Gillian Mohney, News Editor With Valley fever cases climbing in California, physicians have struggled to treat the increasing number of patients grappling with the deadliest version of the disease. When Valley fever, or coccidioidomycosis, spreads from the lungs, it can cause infected joints, scarred lungs and even deadly…

By Dan Tucker Two decades after the Ferguson Rockslide forced traffic off a damaged stretch of State Route 140 near Yosemite National Park, Caltrans District 10 is advancing a permanent fix: a massive rock shed designed to reopen the highway’s original two-lane alignment and protect travelers from future rockfall. The project reached a visible milestone…

Mariposa County is preparing to seek state funding through California’s Transformative Climate Communities program, a competitive grant initiative that supports community-led climate, infrastructure and economic development projects in areas facing pollution, disinvestment and climate-related risks. The county’s prospective proposal could include funding for middle-income housing units at Missouri Gulch, along with projects tied to transit,…

The Mariposa County Library will offer another round of basic computer classes in August, taught by local computer expert Jon Wurl. The free classes are designed for people who have not used computers in some time or who want to build confidence with basic computer skills. Sessions will be held from 2 to 3 p.m.…

By Dan Tucker On a sunlit stretch at the bottom of Sixth Street, where the surrounding landscape settles into a modest county parking lot, the Mariposa Certified Farmers’ Market has become a small but vivid answer to a broad national appetite for fresher, healthier food. Across the country, more Americans have been turning, incrementally but…

Mariposa County District 5 Supervisor Miles Menetrey recently brought a rural California perspective to a multi-state audience after being invited to speak at the Western Governors’ Association annual meeting in Park City, Utah. Menetrey attended the conference, held June 30 through July 2, after receiving an invitation to participate in a panel discussion on a…

Mariposa County Fair organizers are encouraging residents to submit their entry forms ahead of the August 1 deadline, inviting community members of all ages to showcase the projects, talents, and traditions that help define the annual celebration. From home-baked goods and garden produce to handmade crafts, artwork, livestock projects, and other creative entries, the Fair…

Mariposa County Public Works is scheduled to begin installing new shade structures at the Mariposa Park playground on Monday, July 27, with work expected to take approximately seven days, barring delays. During construction, the playground and the entire upper park area will be temporarily closed for public safety. The project includes the installation of two…

While the John C. Fremont Healthcare District has not had a labor and delivery unit in a number of years, under emergency circumstances, sometimes babies are born there.   Recently, the Healthcare District hosted on-site training focused on emergency newborn care, making use of the hospital’s emergency obstetrics (OB) cart and infant warmer. The training was…

By Miranda Adams (KSEE/KGPE) A historic gold mine potentially worth billions is one step closer to restarting operations in Mariposa County. Lode Gold Resources Inc., the Canadian-based gold mining company behind the operation, announced Monday that they have commenced engineering studies. “The initiation of engineering technical study marks the next stage of technical advancement at…