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Rescheduled Farm Bureau dinner slated for Nov. 14
The Mariposa County Farm Bureau will hold its annual Prime Rib Fundraiser Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 14, in Building A at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds. It was rescheduled from a date this month due to the federal firefighters’ fire camp at the fairgrounds. The event will begin at 5 p.m. with a hosted bar sponsored…
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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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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…
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Community rallies behind Steve’s Sportsmans Café as rising costs threaten beloved Mariposa restaurant
By Dan Tucker Running a small business in rural California is never easy. Running a restaurant in Mariposa, where every delivery costs more, every utility bill lands harder and every empty table is felt, can be a battle for survival. For Steve Knauf, owner of Steve’s Sportsmans Café on Woodland Drive, that battle has become…