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The Good Bagel debuts on Mariposa’s culinary landscape

Contributed byTravis Blagg On June 16, Father’s Day, a new eating establishment opened its doors. In the short amount of time it has been open, The Good Bagel has become a welcome addition to the culinary landscape of Mariposa. Tina and Damien Pricolo are now offering delicious, fresh home-made
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Dear Pastors: I’m confused by some scripture, and that’s probably not unusual. When Jesus speaks to the thief on the cross next to him who professes his faith, Jesus says, ‘Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise.’ (Luke 23:43). But in 1 Thessalonians 4:16, Paul states, ‘For the Lord […]
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State’s fire insurance crisis dampens the dream of rural home ownership

By R.D. Tucker Under normal circumstances, a home-hunting family would jump through all the qualification hoops and acquire a traditional mortgage, then go forth and seek the quiet property of their dreams in one of hundreds of rural communities sprinkled throughout the Sierra Nevada foothills, including Mariposa County. Under that scenario, they would find that […]
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Will Starbucks ‘roast’ Mariposa’s coffee culture?

By R.D. Tucker It wasn’t that long ago when the retail monster Walmart spread its wings across the fruited plain, and before the construction dust settled, that “mom and pop” shops on Main Street, USA, were shuttered. Mariposa has embraced a sturdy coffee culture over the years with several independently owned small shops. Many of […]
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Tourism spending ballooned to $433.2 million in Mariposa County in 2023

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 into Yosemite during in 2023 played a role in increased visitor spending. […]
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County residents are riled with the proposal of two sprawling resorts

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

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 […]
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Yosemite Realty is poised to serve buyers and sellers alike

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,

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