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Mariposa County to mark 9/11 anniversary with memorial ceremony
Community members are invited to gather Thursday for a memorial ceremony recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The event, presented by the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office, will begin at 10 a.m. at Mariposa Arts Park, adjacent to Highway 140. Light refreshments will be served. Organizers said speakers with ties to…
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More visitors, less waiting: Yosemite survey shows strong peak-season visitor experience
With visitation up, preliminary survey finds 96% of visitors rated their Yosemite experience good or excellent National Park Service News Release More people are visiting Yosemite National Park this year, but they aren’t spending more time waiting. Preliminary results from a new peak-season visitor survey found 96% of visitors rated their recreational experience in Yosemite…
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Mariposa County Supervisors to consider visitor center RFP, DA appointment, and service actions
The Mariposa County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 9 a.m. in the Board Chambers at the Mariposa County Government Center, 5100 Bullion Street. Meeting Overview The meeting will open with the call to order and roll call, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, introductions, and approval of the…
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From Bootjack to breast cancer and back home: Mariposa native brings story of resilience to County Fair
For Erin Bressler (née Begley), bringing her book Mindful Companion and her small business, Bootjack Girl, to the Mariposa County Fair is more than an opportunity to share something she created. It is a homecoming. Born and raised in Mariposa, Bressler grew up in Bootjack as Erin Begley, a name that may be familiar to longtime local residents.…
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Fair board veterans inducted into Western Fairs Hall of Fame, Munn to be recognized
Two longtime members of the Mariposa County Fair Board, Tom Williams and Lowell Munn, were inducted in January into the Western Fairs Association (wFA) Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Reno, Nev. “This is the greatest honor of my life,” Williams said. “I have always tried to do what was best for the fairgrounds…
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Mariposa County Fair ready to welcome community home
Four-day Labor Day weekend celebration features free family entertainment, livestock traditions, rodeo action and the annual destruction derby. The Mariposa County Fair and Homecoming will return for its 88th this Friday, Sept. 4, opening a four-day Labor Day weekend celebration built around the theme “Red, White, Blue and Ewe.” Admission is $10 for adults ages…
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Mariposa County Sheriff’s Foundation to host community day
The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Foundation will host a community event at Jerseydale Ranch designed to bring residents together for a day of connection, support and family-friendly activities in recognition of the local Sheriff’s Office. The event will feature free burgers (while they last), activities for all ages, a chance to meet members of the foundation…
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Mariposa Supervisors to hear health, public works and county administration items tomorrow
The Mariposa County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, at the Mariposa County Government Center Board Chambers, 5100 Bullion Street, Mariposa. The upcoming meeting includes routine consent business, several professional-service agreements, public health and behavioral health contracts, transportation planning matters and a handful of regular agenda items that…
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Catheys Valley Flea Market to raise funds for historic schoolhouse repairs
The Catheys Valley Historical Society will host a flea market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, in the Catheys Valley Realty parking lot along Highway 140. Proceeds from the event will support repairs to the community’s historic one-room schoolhouse. Organizers are inviting shoppers to browse for secondhand goods and other treasures while…
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Mariposa Transportation Commission seeks applicants for Advisory Council Vacancies
The Mariposa County Local Transportation Commission is seeking applicants to fill several vacancies on its Social Services Transportation Advisory Council, known as SSTAC. Residents interested in serving on the council are asked to submit a letter of interest to the commission, attention Rachel Nabors, at 4639 Ben Hur Road, Mariposa, CA 95338. Letters may also…
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LA County registrar confirms California doesn’t verify citizenship of registered voters
LA Registrar’s declaration undercuts years of assurances that the honor system prevents noncitizen voting By Megan Barth (Republished from The California Globe – californiaglobe.com) In a court filing that should surprise absolutely no one who has been paying attention, Los Angeles County election officials just confirmed they run their voter rolls on the honor system. They have…
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Yosemite Region Symphony opens 25th anniversary season with “Pure Fantasy” concert
Performances scheduled in Mariposa and Yosemite Valley The Mariposa Yosemite Symphony Orchestra will open its 25th anniversary season Saturday, Oct. 24, with a “Pure Fantasy” concert at Mariposa High School’s Fiester Auditorium. The performance will begin at 7 p.m. and feature three works selected to reflect the concert’s fantasy theme. The anniversary also recalls the…
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Debris burning is still suspended
Recent rains and cooler temperatures may place residents in a false sense of security when it comes to residentialdebris burning. While rain can dampen and slow the existing fire activity in the short term, warmer, dryer conditions are projected to return and increase the threat of wildfire. The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE)…
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County makes sand, sandbags available ahead of storms
The Mariposa County Department of Public Works is advising residents to prepare for storms in the forecast by obtaining sand and sandbags available at designated county fire stations. Residents should consult the county flyer for participating fire station locations and are reminded to bring their own shovels when collecting the materials. For questions about sand…
