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December 31, 2009 / Local News

Residents raise guide dog

Mariposa residents Katelyn Collier and Kathy McDonald contributed time and love in raising a puppy for Guide Dogs for the Blind, and were proud to see the dog graduate as a guide in a formal ceremony at the Guide Dog campus in San Rafael on Dec. More...

More than 300 gather for dinner

Residents of Coulterville and the surr ounding community turned out in force to partake in the holiday camaraderie and enjoy a traditional holiday feast, More...

Habitat begins search for family

Habitat for Humanity (HFH) of Mariposa County is beginning the search for its first “partner family.” The next several months will be a time for HFH and for the family that qualifies for the home that will be built on land that was recen More...

Arts Council offers short story writing class

The Mariposa County Arts Council’s Short Story Writing class will begin on Wednesday, Jan. 13 and continue through Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. Tuition is $49 for six weeks of instruction. More...

Rotary seeks art works for its festival

The Mariposa Rotary Club is inviting artists to submit an image that will be used for its posters, postcards and general advertising for the upcoming Art & Wine Festival. More...

Tree recycling program offered

The Mariposa County Department of Public Works is making it even easier for County residents to green up their holiday season by offering free disposal of Christmas trees at the landfill. More...

Fish and Game answers questions about fishing

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME

Question: We often take three-day fishing trips on a private boat and always get the multi-day fishing trip permits to cover us. More...

2009: TheYear In Review

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DUI arrests were up statewide, static locally

The number of people arrested in California during the Christmas holiday was up over 2008 statistics. The California Highway Patrol is reporting that 970 people were arrested in California this year compared to 824 during the same period last year. More...

It's a busy time at NMCHC

Gail Tyler held the winning ticket drawn at the Northern Mariposa County History Center’s (NMCHC) Dec. 13 breakfast. More...

FNL prepares for mentoring program

Mariposa Safe Families is getting ready to kick off the Friday Night Live (FNL) Mentoring Program at Mariposa County High School. The program lasts for 16 weeks and runs for two hours, one day per week. More...

CAL FIRE urges heating safety

Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit Chief Dale Hutchinson would like to remind the public that with the taste of winter, all home-heating equipment should be inspected. More...

Bebernes wins Bishop-signed guitar

GLENN FRANKLIN (LEFT) OF COUSIN JACK’S MUSIC AND THE COUSIN JACK MUSIC FOUNDATION PRESENTS CHEL BEBERNES A GUITAR SIGNED BY ELVIN BISHOP. More...

MCRCD sells wildflower seeds

The Mariposa County Resource Conservation District is selling its popular wildflower seed mix and poppy seed packages for the 2009-10 growing season. The seeds are packaged in half-pound bags, which cover about 1,700 square feet. More...

Habitat playhouse goes to CV daycare

Habitat for Humanity (HFH) of Mariposa County has announced the winner of the Castle Playhouse. Habitat sold tickets for the playhouse for six months before the drawing at its land donation event on Oct. 10. More...

Drama class returns

Registration for the Merced College classes held at Mariposa County High School will be on Jan. 7, from 4 to 6 p.m. Classes were cancelled last year because of budget cuts but are back now. More...