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Will Mariposa County hold PG&E’s feet to the fire

March 1, 2024

By R.D. Tucker 1958. That was a meaningful year in history. The Edsel Company began selling automobiles; the Great Chinese Famine began, eventually causing the death of nearly 30 million people; the microchip was invented, and the peace symbol was created. On April 10th of that year, the

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Museum and History Center will host Cowboy Day March 16

March 1, 2024

“Drago, drag out that hog leg. Get me some attention,” orders George Washington McClintock (John Wayne). BANG. “Yee-Hah! People. People. People. Gather round,” shouts Drago (Chill Wills) from the bed of a buckboard. That’s s scene from one of the most popular western movies of all time, McClintock, starring none other than John Wayne. It […]

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Individuals, businesses that supportthe annual Labor Day Fair recognized

March 1, 2024

By R.D. Tucker There are a lot of moving parts that are skillfully manipulated by General Manager Brian Bullis and his accomplished staff and facility workers who present the annual Mariposa County Fair and Homecoming each Labor Day in Mariposa County. For years it has been recognized as the county’s favorite event. In the background […]

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Is solar a solution to high utility bills for low income and fixed income residents

March 1, 2024

By R.D. Tucker With Pacific Gas and Electric’s (PG&E) residential power rates imitating a missile launch, low-income customers and those living on fixed incomes are trapped between a rock and a hard place. PG&E offers some special packages to address a few of those situations, but if the customer has any net worth or liquid […]

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Kids First ‘Chef for the Night’ slated

March 1, 2024

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sneak into the kitchen at a wonderful restaurant to see how they pull everything together into what appears on your plate? If you are lucky enough to win “Chef for the Night at Charles Street” at the Kids First June Jubilee auction, on June 1, […]

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Audience demographics dictate the effectiveness of social media advertising

March 1, 2024

Social media engagement continues to grow worldwide, particularly among the younger population. Billions of dollars are spent annually by an untold number of companies in marketing their products and services to social media users. The results and the effectiveness of those marketing and sales efforts vary widely by age group, well as does the trust […]

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Will PG&E restore the county’s roadways after underground construction

February 14, 2024

(Editor’s Note: After over two frustrating weeks of reaching out to officials within PG&E with questions about the badly needed repairs or resurfacing of Triangle and Darrah Roads – to no avail, we’ve decided to ask those questions in a public forum here. Maybe this way we’ll get some answers.) By R.D. Tucker Clang. Bang. […]

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Menetrey is among newly installed RCRC officers

February 1, 2024

On Jan. 17, the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) installed its 2024 officers and presented its Rural Leadership Awards. During a meeting of the Board of Directors, Senator John Laird administered the official Oath of Office for the 2024 RCRC Officers. Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez was installed as Chair, Modoc County Supervisor Geri […]

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Hornitos 4-H participates in Wreaths Across America event

February 1, 2024

Contributed byKyndall WiseHornitos 4-H Reporter In a touching ceremony, the Hornitos 4-H came together at St. Catherine’s Church and Cemetery in Hornitos to participate in the Wreaths Across America event, honoring the brave men and women who have served our nation. The event, which took place on Dec. 16 last year, provided a poignant opportunity […]

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Rotary Club seeks artists for annual Art, Wine and Wheels event

February 1, 2024

The Mariposa Yosemite Rotary Club invites artists to submit their artwork for consideration of use in promotional materials associated with the 2024 Art, Wine & Wheels event. The selected art will be used in various promotional materials including postcards, posters, and brochures, as well as in social media. The artist must be able to provide […]