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January 21, 2010 / Local News

DA talks to Rotary

CONTRIBUTED BY MARILYN SAUNDERS

District Attorney Robert Brown spoke to the Mariposa Rotary Club last week. He reported that the good news overall is that court cases filed in 2009 decreased by nine percent over 2008 numbers. More...

Merced College offers fitness classes

Based on the popular television show , “The Biggest Loser ,” partici pants in this Merced College course compete to More...

Gold Chain Lions distribute baskets

Every holiday season, through support of the community, the Gold Chains Lions Club assembles Christmas food baskets for needy less fortunate families in the area. Last Dec. More...

Cogdill honored by state’s sheriffs

Senator Dave Cogdill (RModesto) announced the California State Sheriffs’ Association (CSSA) named him as an “Outstanding Legislator of the Year” for 2009. More...

Reward offered for vandals’ conviction

A cash reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the vandalism and destruction of Santa’s sleigh. More...

Voters can look up precincts online

The Mariposa County Elections Office has announced that voters can now find their voting precinct on the election Web site. More...

North County plans activities

The Northern Mariposa County History Center, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, has already planned a number of special events. More...

Rotary seeks artists for fund raising event

Mariposa Rotary Club in conjunction with the Fine Art & Wine Festival is seeking artists for a four-week exhibit that is not only an opportunity to have donated artwork viewed by locals and tourists, but also an opportunity to help Rotary’s mi More...

Agri-Nature tour set

The Mariposa Agri-Nature Trail Association sponsors an agricultural tour the last weekend in April. There are 12 locations throughout the county representing its diverse agricultural region and natural resource landscape. More...

CASA begins car donation program

CASA of Mariposa County has joined the ranks of nonprofits who now accept donated vehicles. More...

Sewing class begins

A spring sewing class will start Jan. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. The class is at the senior center on Spriggs Lane. This Merced Tri-College class is non-credit. Registration takes place in the class, and there is no fee. More...

St. Joseph’s plans for annual rummage sale

One of the largest bargain opportunity events in the county will be available on Friday, Feb. 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall at 4985 Bullion Street. More...

BBB urges caution at Census time

With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft. The first phase of the 2010 U.S. More...

JCF plans for ‘Four Seasons’ dinner

On March 20 is the annual “Four Seasons,” Ewing Memorial Garden benefit dinner on. The dinner will once again, be held in the Sequoia Building at the Mariposa Fairgrounds. More...

DMV extends appoinment window

Due to increased demand, the Department of Motor Vehicles announced last week that field office appointments can now be made 45 days in advance, either on the department Web site (www.dmv.ca.gov) or by telephone (800-777-0133). More...

Bootjack Fire serves breakfast

It’s again time for the Bootjack Volunteer Fire Department’s (BVFD) pancake breakfast and bake sale. The event will be held on Saturday, Jan. 30, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the fire station on Bootjack Lane. More...

Chamber invites community to its annual installation dinner

Each year at the installation dinner, the Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce presents the awards of Businesswoman, Businessman and Business of the Year. More...

Kiwanis learn about personal best program

The local Kiwanis Club heard Mariposa County High School Principal Celeste Azevedo speak on the Personal Best Scholarship Program at the high school. This program was initiated last year by Chelsea Arnold (who is on sabbatical this year). More...

4-H serves its annual Sweetheart Breakfast

On Valentines Day, Sunday, Feb. 14, from 7 a.m. to 1p.m., 4-H members from across the county will serve the Mariposa County 4-H Club Council’s annual pancake breakfast at the Mariposa County Senior Center. More...

Oddfellows serve breakfast in La Grange

The La Grange Odd Fellows of LaFayette Historical Lodge #65 serve their monthly breakfast on the second Sunday at the IOOF Hall, on Main Street in La Grange. Feb. 14 is the date; from 7 to 11 a.m. More...

DFG answers questions

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME

Question: Over the years Ive been asked by DFG officials to produce my hunting license, show my game, show my gun and show my shells. More...

Lions get ‘crabby’

Scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Mariposa Fairgrounds, Building A, the Mariposa Lions Crab Feed is only two weeks away. A no-host bar opens at 6 p.m., with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. by members of the Mariposa FFA. More...

Annual soup and game day set

California Xi Phi Upsilon, a Mariposa chapter of Beta Sigma Phi has announced its fund raiser for breast cancer research. Barbara Parker, chairwoman of this year’s event, reminds everyone to mark their calendars for Friday, Jan. More...

Census hires locally

The United States Census Bureau is hiring local employees. The positions pay $11.50 to $15.50 per hour, depending on the job. The job will last about two to six months. There will be a local test for applicants. More...

JCF hosts blood drive

The physicians and staff of John C. Fremont Hospital are hosting a blood drive on Thursday, Feb. 4. A bloodmobile will park in the hospital’s front lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...