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Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, step right this way

August 27, 2023

Mariposa Fair and Homecoming It’s back! Mariposa’s County’s favorite event is back: the annual Mariposa County Fair and Homecoming and it’s celebrating 85 years of serving the communities of the county.“Tickets sales have been really good this year; people are excited about the fair,” said

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Hatcher announcesDistrict 5 campaign

August 27, 2023

Rebecca Hatcher, a Mariposa native and community-driven leader, is excited to announce her candidacy for Mariposa County District 5 Supervisor. With a deep-rooted connection to the town, Hatcher aims to shape a prosperous future by fostering inclusivity, proactive leadership, and economic growth.“Every Story, Every Voice: A Stronger Mariposa” is the cornerstone

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Silver lining surfaces

August 1, 2023

Horrific animal abuse case Mariposa residents cringed at the images of seriously mistreated and malnourished dogs discovered at a Paraiso Boulevard residence in the Lake Don Pedro subdivision. Those images were posted on the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.On July 27, deputies arrested 25-year old Malik Omari Nickelberry on felony charges of animal neglect

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Sheriff’s Foundation provides flexible funding for multiple needs

August 1, 2023

It’s just a fact of life that often times when there is a problem to be solved, a leader steps forward with a solution.That appears to be exactly how the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Foundation was given birth.Mariposa County Sheriff’s Jeremy Briese said that after his first year in office, which he spent stabilizing his department […]

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New multi-county effort offers resources to help build accessory dwellings

August 1, 2023

Kick-off event to be held at the Mariposa County Fair Submitted by Elizabeth DarcyMariposa CountyPublic Information OfficerSeveral counties in California are teaming up to make it easier for residents to add accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to their properties. Mother Lode ADU is a new partnership between the Counties of Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, and Nevada created […]

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History of Amigo de Oro explained

August 1, 2023

Submitted by Carol Suggs Don’t they say that when you are in your 60s that’s the new 40s? This year the Mariposa County Fair and county mascot will be turning 64, and he has not aged a bit.Amigo De Oro (Friend of Gold or Golden Friend) was imagined by Pauline Trabucco who artistically brought the […]

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New resident’s ADA complaints wreak financial havoc on local agency finances

July 1, 2023

By Dan Tucker A flurry of state and federal complaints against local agencies about Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance issues over the past couple of years have created a paradox where taxpayer dollars are chasing taxpayer dollars, and the only one financially benefitting is the plaintiff. The complaints have been filed by Mariposa resident […]