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‘Let It Burn’ or ‘Fight It Fast?’ How federal and state wildfire strategies really differ
When smoke rises above the Sierra foothills, Mariposa County residents rarely care which agency’s boundary the flames crossed. Residents want aircraft overhead, engines on the road and firefighters moving quickly. Yet California’s wildland fire system is divided among federal, state and local jurisdictions, each with a different mission. That division has helped sustain a persistent…
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For Shawna Dahl, a new light breaks through
When readers first learned of Shawna Dahl’s battle with a cancerous tumor in September, the story traveled far beyond the article on this website. Hundreds upon hundreds read it, while thousands more followed along on Facebook—an outpouring that reflected how deeply the local horse trainer has touched the lives of people around her. At the…
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Wagner tabbed by board as new county district attorney
The Mariposa County Board of Supervisors selected Spenser Wagner on Oct. 6 to serve as district attorney forthe remainder of the current term. Wagner’s appointment will become official after he establishes residency in Mariposa County and registers to vote, as required by state law. The district attorney is an elected position, and voters will choose…
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Prescribed Burn Cooperative plans Mariposa community meeting
Community members interested in prescribed fire will have an opportunity Oct. 15 to learn about local projects and ways to participate during a public meeting hosted by the Yosemite Gateway Prescribed Burn Cooperative. The meeting is scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the back patio of the Grove House, 4993 Fifth St. in Mariposa.…
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Board to weigh committees, transit plans
The Mariposa County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the county Government Center, 5100 Bullion St., with discussion of county advisory bodies, state and federal legislative activity, transportation planning and several public works actions on the agenda. Among the regular agenda items, supervisors are scheduled to discuss and give…
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County Republicans meet, state parties chart opposing paths on Nov. 3 ballot
This Sunday, Oct. 11, the Republican Party of Mariposa County will be holding a pancake breakfast. The event will be held at the Masonic Lodge, 5154 Jones Street in Mariposa from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The breakfast fare will include pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and orange juice. The cost is $15 per person, or…
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Composting Workshop to offer hands-on tips for healthier soil
Residents interested in reducing waste, improving soil health and learning practical composting skills are invited to attend a composting workshop Oct. 24 at Happy Goat Farm. The beginner-friendly event will cover composting basics, home-scale setup, what materials can and cannot be composted, and how to use finished compost to support healthy soil and plant growth.…
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And another one bites the dust. Dome Fire forces cancellation of 2026 Mariposa Yosemite Car Show
A third community event, the 2026 Mariposa Yosemite Hot Rod & Custom Car Show has been canceled because the Mariposa County Fairgrounds is being used to support personnel assigned to the Dome Fire, Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce officials announced. The Mariposa County Farm Bureau dinner has been rescheduled for November, and the Friends of…
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Library hosting card design contest
There are many talented artists and creators in this area, and the Mariposa County Library is hoping that many of them will be interested in participating in its library card design contest, which has officially begun and will conclude on October 30. Library officials said they are hoping to receive many submissions, which will be…
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Suds & Sausage cancelled due to ongoing fire camp
Another community event, the annual Friends of the Fairground’s popular Suds & Sausage fundraiser, has been cancelled. Officials of the organization state, “Due to the continued need for the fairgrounds by Incident Command as they respond to the Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park, we regret to announce that this year’s Sausage & Suds event,…
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A sweet dream rolls toward Mariposa
After years of imagining her own ice cream truck, Amy Paige prepares to bring Yammy’s Yummies to town. By Dan Tucker For 15 years, Amy carried around the kind of dream that can sound whimsical at first: owning an ice cream truck. Now, after years of joking about it, thinking about it and wondering whether…
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Yosemite Facelift calls volunteers to care for the park—and their own communities
For more than two decades, volunteers have gathered in Yosemite each September with trash bags, gloves and a shared sense of responsibility. This year, Yosemite Facelift will return Sept. 23–27, inviting participants to help clean and care for the park while encouraging supporters beyond Yosemite to bring the same stewardship ethic to trails, parks, crags…
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Yosemite visits rise after park drops reservation system
By Staff Report Yosemite National Park recorded 654,356 recreation visits in July 2026, up 6.1 percent from 616,551 visits in July 2025, when a peak-hours reservation system was in place, according to visitation figures released by the park. The increase comes in the first summer since the National Park Service ended Yosemite’s timed-entry reservation requirement…
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California Supreme Court says cities can’t add extra hurdles to tax refunds
BY ALEJANDRO LAZO (This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters) California cities can’t require taxpayers to navigate extra local procedures before seeking a tax refund in court, the California Supreme Court ruled Monday in a long-running lawsuit involving Marathon Petroleum, which operates the state’s largest refinery. The decision gives Marathon a procedural victory in its…
