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‘Pure chaos’ at crowded Yosemite. Senators call for return of reservation system
By Joshua Tehee (Republished from The Fresno Bee) Even before Yosemite entered into its peak summer season, the national park was seeing a massive increase in visitors; as much as 45% in March, according to data from the park service. By the time May rolled around the park was in a state of gridlock, with…
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Saving a county treasure: Historic Catheys Valley Schoolhouse faces urgent restoration
By Dan Tucker The one-room Catheys Valley Schoolhouse, a 19th-century landmark that has helped preserve the story of one of Mariposa County’s oldest communities, needs about $40,000 in repairs to protect its original windows and weather-worn exterior. Rich Westfall, president of the Catheys Valley Historical Society, said the organization has about $10,000 set aside in…
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Fair photo class helps exhibitors get ready
Local photographers planning to enter this year’s Mariposa County Fair will have a chance to get a little help before fair time. A free photography mounting class will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, in the Redbud Room at the fairgrounds. The class is designed to help exhibitors learn how…
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Deadline Nears: Community leaders urged to file for John C. Fremont Healthcare District Board
With the candidate filing deadline fast approaching, residents interested in shaping the future of local rural healthcare are being urged to file for one of three open seats on the John C. Fremont Healthcare District Board of Directors by Aug. 7. The John C. Fremont Hospital Foundation hosted an informational event in April to help…
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Lawmaker told court her mom had dementia in family property battle. Not so, said doctors
Records show Anamaria Avila Farias tried to have her month placed under conservatorship. She dropped it once she gained control of disputed properties. BY RHONDA LYONS, SPECIAL FOR CALMATTERS CAL MATTERS (This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters.) AnaMaria Ávila Bugarin had racked up tens of thousands of dollars in bills for psychological…
