July 1, 2010 RSS feed / Local News

JCF breaks ground for new CT scanner

The John C. More...

Exhibit features Mariposa artist

An art exhibit celebrating the life's work of Mariposa County resident and landscape artist Duncan Alanson Spencer, AWS, AICA (1911- 1999) is currently on display. More...

Welcome upgrade

ON MAY 23, THE CATHEY’S VALLEY 4-H MEMBERS REPAINTED THE “WELCOME TO CATHEY’S VALLEY” SIGN. PICTURED ARE WYATT HARRISON, ROSS WILLIAMS AND WALT PALMER. More...

Library holds adult social time on Tuesdays

Tuesday mornings from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. is adult social time at the Mariposa County Library. All adults are welcome. Peggy Donkersley is available for anyone who can no longer see to read and would like to share books. More...

Club installs new officers

AT THE REGULAR JUNE MEETING OF THE BUTTERFLY GARDEN CLUB, FORMER PRESIDENT KATHY HART INSTALLED THE ORGANIZATION’S OFFICERS FOR THE 2010 – 2011 YEAR. More...

Camp Tweety welcomes 41 participants

4-H Camp Tweety had 41 campers, eight teen counselors and seven chaperones June 12 through 14, at Lions Camp Pacifica in Ahwahnee. More...

Habitat supporters converge

GAZETTE PHOTO BY DAN TUCKER SCORE OF SUPPORTERS OF THE MARIPOSA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ORGANIZATION FLOODED THE PIZZA FACTORY LAST SATURDAY NIGHT IN A FUND RAISER FOR THE LOCAL GROUP. More...

Keeping hoppers at bay

A SCREENED ENCLOSURE CAN PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR A SMALL GARDEN AND ANY POTTED PLANTS THAT ARE MOVED IN TEMPORARILY. More...

Bargain seekers

LOTS OF LOCAL RESIDENTS FLOCKED TO THE ANNUAL MARIPOSA COUNTY FISH & GAME PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION’S FLEA MARKET ON DARRAH ROAD LAST SATURDAY. More...

Pioneer lists barbecue dates

The summer barbecue schedule for local, non-profit groups at Pioneer Market has been set. The following groups will be on hand to raise funds. More...

Odd Fellows initiates new members

MARIPOSA LODGE #39, INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOW, INITIATED A CLASS OF THREE NEW MEMBERS INTO THE LODGE ON JUNE 21. More...

Diaper donation

WESTAMERICA BANK BRANCH MANAGER CHRISTENE SCOTT MAKES A $1,000 DONATION TO MARIPOSA MANNA HOUSE. More...

TDS offering webinars on use

In less than four minutes malware and botnets can completely take over a computer if it’s not protected. TDS Telecommunications Corp. More...

Symphony surprise

FOUNDER AND CONDUCTOR OF THE MARIPOSA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (MSO), LES MARSDEN (CENTER, STANDING) RECEIVED A PLEASANT SURPRISE FROM SYMPHONY MEMBERS DURING THE GROUP’S ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY SPECT More...

Gem Club holds jewelry making classes

The Mariposa Gem and Mineral Club is sponsoring two new classes open to the public. Glass fusion will take place on July 9, and wire art will be held on July 14. Both classes run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More...

Park Service conducts surprise inspections

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), in conjunction with the California Highway Patrol (CHP), and the National Park Service (NPS) held surprise inspections for all commercial for-hire multiple passenger tour buses in Yosemite Nat More...

Golden Agers host bingo

Golden Agers Bingo is scheduled for the first Friday of each month at the Senior Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. Food is available and free coffee. Games begin at 6:30 p.m. There will be pull-tabs and big pots. More...

Kanawyer graduates basic

Army Pvt. Michaela A. Kanawyer has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. More...

CMWC serves ice cream

Company #32 Volunteer Fire Department and the Chowchilla Mountain Women's Club are offering an ice cream social on Saturday, July 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. which will be held at the Ponderosa Basin VFD at 5618 Creel Road. More...

Rotary learns about regional foundation

Rotarians learned of the Fresno Regional Foundation, and its mission on Thursday from its CEO Daniel G. DeSantis. More...

Fine specimen

“MINER 49ER” RECENTLY PULLED THIS BEAR-SHAPED GOLD NUGGET (RIGHT) FROM THE OSO MINE IN MARIPOSA COUNTY. More...

DFG answers questions

Question: Is it legal to use mice as bait for stripers and bass? More...

Immigration issue back on front burner due to Arizona law

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — With the scrawl of a pen, GOP Gov. More...

Merced College holds art class

Merced College non-credit continuing education program, (PTOA) painting and drawing classes start and sign-up dates are July 6, 7 and 8. More...

UCCE offers tips on grasshoppers

Early summer, as the native rangelands dry up, various species of grasshoppers, leafhoppers and other foliage feeders will migrate toward streams, homes and towns – anyplace with green foliage. More...

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