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Tourism spending ballooned to $433.2 million in Mariposa County in 2023

June 1, 2024

Tourism spending continued to rise in Mariposa County in 2023 despite record-setting winter storms and related park closures from snowfall and flooding and the closure of two major highways into Yosemite National Park in early 2023. The suspension of temporary vehicle reservation requirements

Voices

Yet another tax

June 1, 2024

Hello freedom lovers, Second Amendment enthusiasts, Libertarians, and people who really don’t pay attention, plus finally…those of the liberal persuasion. The governor, Gavin Newsom, and his Sacramento henchmen have thrown down the gauntlet yet again against our constitutionally enshrined Right to Bear Arms established by the Founders in the Second Amendment of the United

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County residents are riled with the proposal of two sprawling resorts

May 1, 2024

By R.D. Tucker Terramor. It’s a pleasant enough sounding word. It’s actually rooted in the Latin term for “earth,” or “terra.” It’s not a reference to the planet Earth, but rather to dry ground, or terrain. It doesn’t feel like a threatening name. However, to a lot of Mariposa County residents, it’s terrifying. Daunting traffic […]

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Former sheriffs recount challenges and career highlights over almost four decades

May 1, 2024

By R.D. Tucker Thanks to its semi-remote geographic location, diminutive population, and typically a law-abiding rural citizenry, Mariposa County has traditionally been a safe place to work, live and raise a family. Even today, the tentacles of rising crime throughout the state don’t often penetrate the daily existence of the county’s inhabitants. The atmosphere

Schools

June Jubilee fundraiser slated for June 1 at Jerseydale Ranch

May 1, 2024

The 28th annual June Jubilee will be held on Saturday, June 1 at the beautiful Jerseydale Ranch. This event is the primary fundraiser for the KidsFirst organization, which provides educational funding via grants to Mariposa County schools and teachers. The Jerseydale Ranch is located at 6584 Jerseydale Road. “The June Jubilee is an elegant and […]

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Rotary’s Art, Wine & Wheels event will step off on May 25

May 1, 2024

One of Mariposa County’s favorite events will step off on the grounds of the historic Mariposa County Courthouse on Saturday, May 25. The 18th annual Art, Wine and Wheels gathering, hosted by the Rotary Club of Mariposa/Yosemite will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This fundraising affair for the local Rotary Club features […]

Lifestyles

‘All About the Wurst’ makes a ‘smashing’ debut in Mariposa’s mobile food service circle

May 1, 2024

Contributed byTravis Blagg Two and a half years ago, Brandon and Nix Hazzard were desiring a change, and that was to move from their hometown of San Diego. With their growing family of three young girls, the family was searching for a safer and more family-oriented community. After an incredible amount of research, they found […]

Lifestyles

‘Ben the Barber’ hangs his shingle in downtown Mariposa

May 1, 2024

Contributed bySallee Gaines Ben Takash, aka “Ben the Barber,” was raised in Mariposa and graduated from Mariposa County High School in 2003. He became a father to his first daughter at 19. At the age of 22, he had full custody of two daughters and was trying to survive like all young parents. “I worked […]

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Yosemite Mariposa Tourism Bureau continues to drive critical visitation, despite challenges

May 1, 2024

California’s tourism industry was battered and bruised by the worldwide Covid 19 pandemic, and Mariposa County was not exempt, nor was the crown jewel of national parks, Yosemite. The Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau has been at the forefront of the recovery effort, and through the orchestrated efforts of Executive Director Jonathan Farrington and his […]

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Yosemite Realty is poised to serve buyers and sellers alike

May 1, 2024

Contributed byTravis Blagg Mariposa County’s newest full-service real estate office is Yosemite Realty. It is owned and operated by Rebecca Hatcher, a Mariposa born-and-bred broker, with over 15 years of experience in the real estate business. Hatcher focuses on a family-type experience within her office which currently consists of 10 local women. According to Hatcher,