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Fremont Family Physicians Clinic extends hours

Fremont Family Physicians, a key provider in the John C. Fremont Healthcare District, announced significant expansions to their healthcare services, including extended operational hours and the integration of two new Family Nurse Practitioners into their team. These changes come as part of the
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Law Enforcement is handcuffed in dealing with illegal aliens

By R.D Tucker Because of Senate Bill 54 (SB54), which was passed by the California State Senate in 2018, law enforcement officials across the state have been handcuffed by the state’s legislators. Even though the floodgates at California’s southern border with Mexico have been opened wide by the federal and state governments, law enforcement officials […]
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Voting data shows Mariposa County isn’t turning blue, or even purple

By R.D. TuckerThere’s been a lot of chatter recently around Mariposa County and at certain social epicenters, like the post office, that the influx of Bay Area residents and their perceived political ideologies are recoloring the county’s traditional red, or republican, posture. Voting data contradicts that impression. With the assistance of Mariposa County’s elections
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Round two of Women’s Health & Safety Day set

An event that was a resounding success back in October of last year will be held again on April 27 by the Mariposa County Fish and Game Protective Association, in conjunction with the Safety First Shooting Association. On that Saturday, women and their families are invited to experience a handgun test drive, absorb basic firearms […]
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Cowgirls Wanted – Contestants sought for rodeo queen titles

The Mariposa County Fair Rodeo Royalty program is inviting cowgirls, ages 6 to 25, to apply and compete for the titles of Queen, Princess, or Junior Princess, representing the Mariposa County Fair Rodeo. Applicants must have good horsemanship skills and possess knowledge of Mariposa, rodeo, and the rural western lifestyle. Applications can be obtained online […]
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Las Mariposa Civil War Days return April 13-14

Cannons will roar, sabers will rattle and muskets will bark during the upcoming Las Mariposa Civil War Days set for Saturday and Sunday, April 13-14. This family-friendly Civil War reenactment will be held at Long’s Mariposa Ranch, just outside of Mariposa. The entrance is off of Yaqui Gulch Road. Gates are open on Saturday, from […]
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Multiple Schlerosis Run-Walk-Bike-a-Thon scheduled April 28

The Mariposa County 4-H Citizenship project is planning their 13th Annual Multiple Sclerosis Bike–a-Thon, being held on Sunday, April 28, 2024. This event is open to the public, and all ages are invited to participate. Again this year, we are including Runners and Walkers.   The course starts at Indian Gulch Road and HWY 140 in […]
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Webinars are slated to mitigate the effects of wildfires

Yosemite Gateway Prescribed Burn Cooperative and the University of California Cooperative Extension are organizing the following free monthly webinar series to arm area residents with the knowledge and tools necessary to mitigate the effects of wildfires. On Wednesday, March 6 from 4 to 5 p.m. they will be joined by two insurance brokers from Mariposa […]