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…
Natural Resources teamshines in competition
This year, the Mariposa County FFA National Resources team consists of students learning more about California’s native plants and animals. The students worked hard, going to practices every week in order to…
FFA students land speaking honors
At the end of January, 11 members from Mariposa FFA traveled to Merced College to compete in the annual Merced/Mariposa FFA Section speaking competition. Students participated in Impromptu Speaking, Job Interview, Extemporaneous…
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…
Menetrey is among newly installed RCRC officers
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…
Will PG&E restore the county’s roadways after underground construction
(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,…
A historical reflection of 90 years of hoops at Mariposa County High School
Contributed by Trace DeSandres, former coach, athletic director and teacher. Mariposa County High School (MCHS) opened its doors in September of 1914. Boys’ varsity basketball did not come into existence until the…
Helping Hands stands in the gap for young women
Where does a troubled, anxious young woman turn when she’s facing an unplanned pregnancy? In Mariposa County and in Oakhurst, she doesn’t have to face those challenges alone. Helping Hands Pregnancy and…
Hornitos 4-H participates in Wreaths Across America event
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…
Rotary Club seeks artists for annual Art, Wine and Wheels event
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…