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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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Supervisors to meet on district attorney vacancy, housing and public services
Board will consider appointing a district attorney, rezoning Jones Street property and approving more than two dozen consent items The Mariposa County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. tomorrow, Oct. 6, at the Mariposa County Government Center in the board chambers at 5100 Bullion Street, for a wide-ranging session highlighted by a public…
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JCF Hospital Foundation celebrates growth, strengthens partnership with healthcare district
What began forty-six years ago as a community effort to support local healthcare has grown into an increasingly active philanthropic partner for John C. Fremont Healthcare District. Since its founding in 1980, the JCF Hospital Foundation has brought together donors, volunteers, businesses, employees, and community partners who share a commitment to keeping quality healthcare available…
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Abandoned campfire blamed for Yosemite’s Dome Fire
An abandoned campfire sparked the Dome Fire, which had burned 5,739 acres in Yosemite National Park and was 39% contained Wednesday, fire officials said. The fire was reported at 8:28 a.m. Sept. 15 about a quarter-mile north of Chilnualna Falls, north of Wawona Dome in Mariposa County. It grew from about 100 acres on its…
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Sheriff’s Office seeks emergency shelter sites for large animals
The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified property owners to provide emergency shelter for horses, livestock and other large animals displaced by wildfires, floods, severe weather, evacuations or other disasters. The Sheriff’s Office request for proposals is open to ranch owners, agricultural operators, livestock facilities and other property owners. Selected sites must have adequate…
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Library Con returns to Mariposa County Library
The Mariposa County Library will host its second annual Library Con on Saturday, Oct. 10, bringing comic books, pop culture activities and family-friendly events back to the library after last year’s inaugural gathering drew dozens of attendees. The free event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the library, 4978 10th St. No…
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Dome Fire burns more than 5,200 acres as smoke and closures disrupt fall visits
The Dome Fire burning in Yosemite National Park has grown to 5,215 acres and was 30 percent contained Monday morning, continuing to send smoke across parts of the park and forcing closures that have disrupted fall travel in southern Yosemite and nearby Mariposa County. The fire, first reported at 8:28 a.m. Sept. 15 north of…
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Fire camp pushes Farm Bureau dinner to November
Due to the ongoing federal fight camp at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds, battling the Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park, the annual Mariposa County Farm Bureau dinner has been rescheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14 in its traditional location, Building A. The event brings together neighbors, farmers, ranchers and supporters of local agriculture for an memorable…
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US Attorney on Prosecuting Election Fraud in California
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…
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Project to mine up to $8B worth of gold one step closer to reopening in Mariposa County
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…
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‘Pure chaos’ at crowded Yosemite. Senators call for return of reservation system
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…
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Newsom Fined by State Campaign Finance Watchdog Just Ahead of DOJ Investigation
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…
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