Reprinted fromCalifornia FamilyCouncil.org The public school teacher who was fired for refusing to hide her students’ gender identities from their parents because of her Christian beliefs reached a settlement agreement with Jurupa…
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…
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…
Entertainment Calendar for June
Here’s the local entertainment scene for the month of June.
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…
Former sheriffs recount challenges and career highlights over almost four decades
By R.D. Tucker Thanks to its semi-remote geographic location, diminutive population, and typically a law-abiding rural citizenry, Mariposa County has traditionally been a safe place to work, live and raise a family….
June Jubilee fundraiser slated for June 1 at Jerseydale Ranch
The 28th annual June Jubilee will be held on Saturday, June 1 at the beautiful Jerseydale Ranch. This event is the primary fundraiser for the KidsFirst organization, which provides educational funding via…
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…
‘All About the Wurst’ makes a ‘smashing’ debut in Mariposa’s mobile food service circle
Contributed byTravis Blagg Two and a half years ago, Brandon and Nix Hazzard were desiring a change, and that was to move from their hometown of San Diego. With their growing family…
‘Ben the Barber’ hangs his shingle in downtown Mariposa
Contributed bySallee Gaines Ben Takash, aka “Ben the Barber,” was raised in Mariposa and graduated from Mariposa County High School in 2003. He became a father to his first daughter at 19….