Yosemite Fund to raise $1 million for youth program
Donations will fund a variety of programs
The Yosemite Fund is seeking $1 million for youth programs to cultivate future park stewards through hands-on experience in Yosemite National Park. Full Story
Youngster injured in crash on Ben Hur
Tyler Warmboe, 16, of Mariposa, is treated for injuries by emtergency response personnel last Friday. Full Story
Panietz no longer superintendent
Rosander takes helm as acting superintendent
Controversial and embattled schools superintendent, Randy Panietz, is no longer serving in that post for the Mariposa County Unified School District, according to a statement issued Friday by the district. Full Story
County dips into contingency to balance mid-year budget
$50,000 restored to tourism bureau
Mariposa
County is in far better financial shape than many other California jurisdictions, but things aren’t so great that the County wasn’t forced to use some of its reserves to balance the mid-year budget. The board of supervisors approved the mid-year adjustments at its regular meeting on Tuesday. Full Story
Local activist found dead in Mariposa Creek
The
body of a long-time environmental activist was found in Mariposa Creek on Saturday. Kenneth Gosting, 62, was the victim of an apparent suicide. Full Story
Snooze bruise
A YOUNG GIRL REPORTEDLY SCRAPED HER KNEE TUESDAY AFTERNOON WHEN SHE FELL OUT OF THE SEAT WHEN HER SCHOOL BUS CAME TO A STOP ON HIGHWAY 49 SOUTH NEAR CHOWCHILLA MOUNTAIN ROAD. Full Story
MCUSD ponders loss of 15 teachers
When
the Mariposa County Unified School District Board of Trustees convenes tonight, it will weigh the prospect of losing nearly 15 full-time teachers in the district. The board must take action to notify teachers that they may not have a job before March 15. Full Story
New building director welcomes communication
Mariposa
County will welcome a new building director on March 15, and he couldn’t be more excited about coming to town. “This fits us like a glove,” Building Director Mike Kinslow said last week. “We’re small town, rural people.” Full Story
Patrons honor Bauer and plan for annual enchilada dinner
Dorothy
Bauer was recently honored by the members of the Hornitos Patrons’ Club with their back room at the Golden Stag Hall being named after her. Everyone can see the honor at this Saturday’s 61st annual Hornitos Enchilada Dinner. Full Story
Davis to vie for County auditor
William
E. (Bill) Davis, a local financial professional with a Masters in Business Administration (MBA), has announced that he is seeking the office of the Mariposa County Auditor. Full Story
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