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Suds are flowing smoothy now in cowboy beer booth

September 1, 2023

Thirsty fairgoers have been able to get their refreshing brews and tasty hard cider at the cowboy beer booth right across from the Strathearn Livestock Pavilion at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds for many years.The Mariposa Friends of the Fairgrounds Foundation (FOF) has been operating the

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Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, step right this way

August 27, 2023

Mariposa Fair and Homecoming It’s back! Mariposa’s County’s favorite event is back: the annual Mariposa County Fair and Homecoming and it’s celebrating 85 years of serving the communities of the county.“Tickets sales have been really good this year; people are excited about the fair,” said General Manager Brian Bullis.This year’s theme is “Gold Rush Roundup,” […]

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Hatcher announcesDistrict 5 campaign

August 27, 2023

Rebecca Hatcher, a Mariposa native and community-driven leader, is excited to announce her candidacy for Mariposa County District 5 Supervisor. With a deep-rooted connection to the town, Hatcher aims to shape a prosperous future by fostering inclusivity, proactive leadership, and economic growth.“Every Story, Every Voice: A Stronger Mariposa” is the cornerstone

Schools

Chino Valley School Board stands up for parental rights

August 1, 2023

In a 4-1 vote on July 20, the Chino Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) school board approved adopting a controversial resolution. The district is located in San Bernardino County in Southern California. The Parental Notification Policy that was voted on requires schools to notify parents if: 1.Their children have had any significant physical injury while […]

Voices

Challenges Report

August 1, 2023

Challenges ReportI read with interest the Grand Jury’s report in the July 13 issue of the localnewspaper. I am especially concerned about the writer’s report stating that the Grand Jury members “cite a lack of diversity within county government.” The ideology of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, DEI, has now found its way into our county, […]

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Silver lining surfaces

August 1, 2023

Horrific animal abuse case Mariposa residents cringed at the images of seriously mistreated and malnourished dogs discovered at a Paraiso Boulevard residence in the Lake Don Pedro subdivision. Those images were posted on the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.On July 27, deputies arrested 25-year old Malik Omari Nickelberry on felony charges of animal neglect

Sports

Pearson rides to 16th in ‘The Loretta’ motocross

August 1, 2023

To even compete at the national level in any sport is quite an accomplishment. But to finish 16th against over 40 of the country’s top motocross motorcycle riders will really put wind in your sails.Slader Pearson, 17, a Sierra Home School senior, did just that earlier this month.Pearson qualified to compete in the Monster Energy […]

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Sheriff’s Foundation provides flexible funding for multiple needs

August 1, 2023

It’s just a fact of life that often times when there is a problem to be solved, a leader steps forward with a solution.That appears to be exactly how the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Foundation was given birth.Mariposa County Sheriff’s Jeremy Briese said that after his first year in office, which he spent stabilizing his department […]

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New multi-county effort offers resources to help build accessory dwellings

August 1, 2023

Kick-off event to be held at the Mariposa County Fair Submitted by Elizabeth DarcyMariposa CountyPublic Information OfficerSeveral counties in California are teaming up to make it easier for residents to add accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to their properties. Mother Lode ADU is a new partnership between the Counties of Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, and Nevada created […]

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History of Amigo de Oro explained

August 1, 2023

Submitted by Carol Suggs Don’t they say that when you are in your 60s that’s the new 40s? This year the Mariposa County Fair and county mascot will be turning 64, and he has not aged a bit.Amigo De Oro (Friend of Gold or Golden Friend) was imagined by Pauline Trabucco who artistically brought the […]