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  • Road Work to bring delays on Triangle Road

    By Editor | 09/23/2026

    Residents traveling Triangle Road should prepare for delays beginning Sept. 24, 2026, as a county contractor starts an asphalt slurry seal and striping project between Highway 49 and Triangle Park Road. One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Monday while crews complete the work. Drivers…

  • Mariposa Farm & Ranch Tour to showcase local agriculture and land stewardship

    By Editor | 09/23/2026

    Residents and visitors will have the chance to explore Mariposa County’s agricultural roots and conservation efforts during the Mariposa Farm & Ranch Tour, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The annual tour will highlight a range of farms, ranches and stewardship sites across the county, offering participants a closer look…

  • El Niño threat raises flood, debris-flow concerns in Mariposa County as California prepares statewide response

    By Editor | 09/22/2026

    A strengthening El Niño could bring a wetter, more volatile winter to the Central Sierra foothills, where Mariposa County faces heightened concern over heavy rain, rising snow levels, flash flooding, road closures and debris flows on steep slopes and burn-scarred terrain. Forecasters say the developing El Niño is likely to steer more moisture-laden Pacific storms…

  • 2 dead after helicopter fighting Dome Fire crashes, officials say

    By Editor | 09/21/2026

    (Republished from KCRA in Sacramento) Two Fly Precision crew members died after their helicopter crashed while fighting the Dome Fire in Yosemite, officials said Monday. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the Eurocopter AS32 crashed around 2:55 p.m. Sunday during firefighter operations. Two people were on board. “It is with unimaginable sadness and broken hearts…

  • Highway 140 Centennial celebration to honor historic Yosemite route

    By Editor | 09/21/2026

    The community is invited to celebrate the centennial of California State Route 140, the historic “All-Year Highway” that has carried generations of travelers between the Central Valley, Mariposa County and Yosemite National Park. The celebration is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 22, and will mark 100 years since the route opened in 1926. Highway 140 helped…

  • I went to Yosemite’s famed backcountry glamping spot. It kicked my butt.

    By Editor | 09/21/2026

    The park’s century-old, hut-to-hut hiking trip has many highs and lows.  By David Curran, Audience Desk Editor (Republished from SFGate – sfgate.com) When I was told that Yosemite National Park’s High Sierra Camps were a glamping experience, I was a little taken aback. In my naivete, I had thought the word “glamping” suggested an experience you might consider…

  • Mariposa County Farm Bureau fundraiser dinner slated

    By Editor | 09/18/2026

    The Mariposa County Farm Bureau will host its annual fundraiser dinner on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds, bringing together neighbors, farmers, ranchers and supporters of local agriculture for an memorable evening of excellent food, lively auctions and community fellowship. The event will feature a prime rib dinner, silent auction, live auction and…

  • Mariposa Library to host Moon-viewing event

    By Editor | 09/18/2026

    The Mariposa Library will host a free public moon-viewing event Saturday, Sept. 19, as part of International Observe the Moon Night. The event is scheduled from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the library, 4978 10th Street, and is open to community members of all ages. No registration is required. International Observe the Moon Night is…

  • Mariposa County seeks public input on mining strategic plan

    By Editor | 09/17/2026

    Mariposa County officials are inviting residents and stakeholders to take part in a series of community engagement sessions as the county develops a Mining Strategic Plan, the first sector-specific effort under its Economic Development Initiative. The planning effort comes as three mines are currently in the exploration phase in Mariposa County. County officials said establishing…

  • Mariposa County Fire to return engine to Jerseydale station

    By Editor | 09/17/2026

    Mariposa County Fire plans to place a fire engine at the U.S. Forest Service station on Jerseydale Road, returning an engine to the site and expanding fire response resources in the Jerseydale area. The county has received approval from the U.S. Forest Service to station Engine 429 at 6440 Jerseydale Road. The engine is a…

Around the County

  • US Attorney on Prosecuting Election Fraud in California

    By Editor | 07/04/2026

    Investigations into suspected election fraud in California are underway, and Bill Essayli told The Epoch Times he does ‘expect those will result in charges.’ By Travis Gillmore, Brad Jones, Beige Luciano-Adams (Republished from The Epoch Times) Ahead of the 2026 midterms, investigations into suspected election fraud in California are underway, said Bill Essayli, first assistant U.S. attorney for…

  • Project to mine up to $8B worth of gold one step closer to reopening in Mariposa County

    By Editor | 07/04/2026

    By Miranda Adams (KSEE/KGPE) A historic gold mine potentially worth billions is one step closer to restarting operations in Mariposa County. Lode Gold Resources Inc., the Canadian-based gold mining company behind the operation, announced Monday that they have commenced engineering studies. “The initiation of engineering technical study marks the next stage of technical advancement at…

  • ‘Pure chaos’ at crowded Yosemite. Senators call for return of reservation system

    By Editor | 07/04/2026

    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…

  • Newsom Fined by State Campaign Finance Watchdog Just Ahead of DOJ Investigation

    By Editor | 06/28/2026

    Newsom has served in public office since 1997, therefore, Newsom has significant experience with the Act’ By Katy Grimes, The California Globe Last week, the California Fair Political Practices Commission fined Governor Gavin Newsom $31,500 for failing to timely report more than $5.6 million in behested payments. Newsom solicited these “behest” payments from private sector companies, and…