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By Dan Tucker Across the broad, sun-washed sweep of Mariposa County, where quiet roads curl through rugged hills and open ranchland, a familiar rhythm rises from the landscape: the deep, rolling thrum of a loping V8 engine. In this sprawling, sparsely populated corner of central California, a devoted band of residents shares a restless affection…

The California Energy Commission (CEC) on Monday approved the Replacement Tire Efficiency Program(RTEP), the nation’s first efficiency standards for replacement tires sold for passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks in California. The tires that come on new cars are typically designed to give drivers better fuel mileage. But average replacement tires are less efficient, meaning that consumers often lose…

By Dan Tucker There are people who chase the edges of human endurance because something deep within them will not let them stand still. Some climb Mount Everest, where one misstep can mean the difference between triumph and tragedy. Others set their sights on the far blue emptiness of the Pacific, sailing alone from the…

The 2026 Mariposa Labor Day Fair Parade will take place Saturday, Sept. 5, with entries stepping off at 10 a.m. through downtown Mariposa on Highway 140, organizers announced. The annual parade, considered one of Mariposa’s long-standing community traditions, is now accepting applications frombusinesses, organizations, clubs, families and individuals interested in participating. Hard-copy applications are available…

BY RYAN SABALOW (REPUBLISHED FROM CALMATTERS – Sign up for their newsletters) Lawmakers last Thursday killed a controversial plan that could have allowed grizzly bears to one day return to California. The Assembly Appropriations Committee spiked Inglewood Democratic Sen. Laura Richardson’s Senate Bill 1305. The measure would have tasked the California Department of Fish and Wildlife with creating a “roadmap…

The Mariposa County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to meet Tuesday morning for a wide-ranging agenda that includes routine budget actions, health and human services agreements, a formal response to the county grand jury, and afternoon presentations on economic development and mining strategy. The meeting is set for tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. in the…

There’s a threesome of sweet young ladies, the four-legged variety, available at the Mariposa SPCA. Don’t miss out on sharing your caring for Nelly, Kiwi or Lucy. If your qualified, stop by the SPCA facility near the Mariposa Landfill on Highway 49 soon, so you can take your pick. For updates and open hours, follow…

The John C. Fremont Hospital Foundation is inviting the community to step behind the mask this fall for its 2026 Black & White Ball, a black-and-gold masquerade fundraiser supporting rural healthcare in Mariposa County. The annual event will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Mariposa Fairgrounds, Building A. Doors open at 4 p.m., and…

The Mariposa County Library has launched a new digital movie streaming service, giving library cardholders access to films, documentaries, series and children’s programming through Kanopy. The service is available to patrons through the Kanopy app, which can be used on most smartphones, tablets, desktop computers, smart TVs and streaming devices such as Roku. “We are…

Local residents seeking support for healthy weight loss and long-term wellness are invited to attend a meeting of the Mariposa TOPS Club, a nonprofit, noncommercial organization dedicated to helping members “Take Off Pounds Sensibly.” Founded nationally in 1948, TOPS emphasizes gradual, healthy weight loss through weekly accountability, group encouragement and affordable membership. The Mariposa chapter…