November 12, 2009 RSS feed / Local News

Public scale is available

A certified public truck scale is now available at the Mariposa County Landfill during regular hours of operation. The fee is $20 per vehicle. More...

‘Ask the Doc’

Questions we’ve gotten about the H1N1 (Swine) Flu Vaccine

1. Is the vaccine safe? The H1N1 vaccine is made the same way, with the same safeguards, as regular seasonal flu vaccine. It should be just as safe. 2. Why is the vaccine only available to certain groups? More...

Santa comes to Mariposa

The Mariposa Lions Club has confirmed that Santa Claus will be in town on Saturday, Dec. 12. Beginning at 5 p.m. The Mariposa Lions Club will host a bonfire and visits with Santa at the Courthouse. More...

SFC hosts new painting project

Sierra Foothill Conservancy (SFC) will launch our first Plein Air painting project at the celebration of its 13th easement in Mariposa on the Trabucco Ranch. More...

NRCS takes EQIP applications

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is currently taking applications from farmers, ranchers and foresters wishing to participate in the 2010 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). More...

Board recognizes Indian Heritage

The Mariposa County Board of Supervisors, at a recent meeting, presented a proclamation designating November as National American Indian Heritage Month. The first proclamation was signed by President George Bush in 1990. More...

Pest moves northward

California citrus growers and scientists, gravely concerned by confirmation last week that the Asian citrus psyllid is making its way northward, are asking all Californians to be on the look out for signs of the pest on backyard, apartment complex, More...

Christmas craft fair set in Greeley Hill

The 24th annual Greeley Hill Christmas Craft Fair will take place on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14 and 15, at the Greeley Hill Community Hall at 10332 Fiske Road. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. More...

IBA presentation hosts 35

The best thing that Mariposa can do for its economy is to “put your money where your house is,” according to Jeff Milchen, Outreach Director of the American Independent Business Alliance (AmIBA) and co-founder of the first Independent Bu More...

Bingo games threatened

Bingo is sponsored by the Golden Agers at the Mariposa Senior Center the first Friday of each month. Games begin at 6:30 p.m. The snack bar opens at 5:30 p.m. There is more than $800 in prize money. More...

Gallery hosts book signing

Sierra Artists’ Gallery will host a book signing event for Dieter Dubberke’s new book, Three Times Blessed. Two of the gallery’s members contributed to the book design. More...

Annual craft show set for December

A big, two-day craft show will be Dec. 4-5 at the Mariposa Fairgrounds. On Friday, Dec. 4 the show is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More...

Butterfly Garden Club meets

The Butterfly Garden Club of Mariposa will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. at the senior center. There will be a business meeting followed by a presentation by members Codie and Kathy Hart on winter gardening. More...

News of the Weird

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Chimney fires create danger

Everyone enjoys a cozy, warm fire on a chilly evening. However, many neglect to have annual chimney inspections and cleaning done. Dirty chimneys can cause chimney fires, which damage structures, destroy homes and injure or kill people. More...

Career Day planned

Mariposa County’s third annual Career Day will be hosted by New Life Christian Fellowship at 5089 Cole Road on Feb. 5, 2010. More...

Tickets are on sale for Christmas Home Tour

Tickets for the Friends of the Library 18th annual Holiday Home Tour are almost available. The tour takes place Saturday, Dec. 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 6, from noon to 4 p.m. More...

Rotarians get a ‘Kids First’ update

Last week at the Mariposa Rotary Club, Rick Uebner, president of the Mariposa County Schools Foundation, reviewed the current status of the Mariposa Scholars Program. More...

Mercy starts coat drive

As the weather gets colder and children return to school, the need for warm water-proof coats grows. Mercy Ambulance needs the community’s help again with donations for its “Warm a Child with Love” coat drive. More...

Holiday craft fair set in Lake Don Pedro

The Lake Don Pedro Holiday Craft Fair is slated for Saturday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lake Don Pedro Hacienda. More...

Fair opens 2010 theme contest

It’s time for entries for the 2010 Mariposa County Fair and Homecoming theme contest. Entrants must be Mariposa County residents of any age. More...

Bethlehem Bazaar fights against poverty

The Bethlehem Bazaar, a Christmas boutique to help overcome poverty, will be held Sunday, Nov. 15, at St. Joseph’s parish hall, 4985 Bullion Street in Mariposa. The community is invited from 7:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. and from 12:15 until 2 p.m. More...

Pestana becomes Eagle Scout

CODY PESTANA, THE GRANDSON OF ED AND PEGGY PESTANA OF MARIPOSA, HAS EARNED EAGLE SCOUT STATUS WITH HIS STORAGE SHED PROJECT IN OXFORD, OHIO. PESTANA CONSTRUCTED THE SHED FOR THE SENIOR CENTER IN HIS HOME TOWN. More...

Goodwin retires from Coast Guard

THE FAMILY OF CWO4 BRANDON MARK GOODWIN ANNOUNCED HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AFTER 30 YEARS OF DEDICATED, FAITHFUL AND HONORABLE SERVICE TO THE COUNTRY. More...

Sorority celebrates

Oktoberfest was celebrated by members and guests of Xi Phi Upsilon, a Mariposa chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, at the home of Hanne and Karl Sehmsdorf. More...

Lions and Crafters plan for annual show

The Mariposa Lions Club and Mariposa/Yosemite Crafter’s Guild is seeking crafters for their 24th annual Christmas craft show, to be held Dec. 11, 12, and 13, at the American Legion Hall in Mariposa. More...

America Recycles Day is Sunday

In recognition of America Recycles Day this Sunday, Nov. More...

CAA holds meeting

The Calaveras and Mariposa representatives of the Calaveras Mariposa Community Action Agency (CMCAA) will meet on Friday, Nov. 20. This meeting will be conducted at the Hotel Jeffery, Number 1 Main Street, in Coulterville at 10 a.m. More...

AAUW holds fashion show

The community is invited to the American Association of University Women’s fourth annual fashion show. Local models have been recruited to model merchandise that can be purchased at stores in Mariposa. More...

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