July 8, 2010 RSS feed / Local News

New season of ‘Evenings’ begins

The Mariposa County Arts Council, along with its sponsors, begin the 2010 season of Cousin Jack’s Mariposa Evenings on Friday, July 9 with the “Majestic Fools,” an alternative folk-rock group performing original songs in their own More...

CASA welcomes new faces

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Coulumbe retires from Salvation Army

The Local Service Extension Arm of the Salvation Army will miss a key figure who has decided to step down after 15 years of dedication to understanding and meeting the needs of Mariposa families. The organization’s new leader is Melanie Rose. More...

Accessibility specialist talks ADA with Mariposa Rotary

The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law. Mariposa Rotarians heard about it from a fellow Loomis Rotarian, Cris Vaughan. More...

Cougar Killer’ program comes to history center

"Cougar Killer" is the story of Jay Cook Bruce who was born in Hornitos and lived in Wawona. It is also the subject of this month's free presentation at the Mariposa Museum and History Center on Sunday July 11 at 2 p.m. More...

Committee focuses on park improvement

The Coulterville Community Club’s membership has identified better playground equipment in the Coulterville Park and more family oriented park based events as important community needs. More...

Prescribed burn deemed successful

Yosemite National Park fire managers have announced that the prescribed fire near Crane Flat has been successfully completed. More...

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Job security fading for state and federal workers

For years, most people who worked for state or local governments accepted a fact of life: Their pay wasn't great. The job security was. Now that's gone, too. States and municipalities are facing gaping budget gaps. More...

Mower destroyed

THE RIDING LAWNMOWER THAT ALLEGEDLY SPARKED A SMALL VEGETATION FIRE ON BOYER ROAD ON MONDAY WAS DESTROYED BY THE SAME BLAZE AS PICTURED ABOVE. More...

CAL FIRE contribution

A 13-MEMBER CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS CREW OVERSEEN BY CAL FIRE BEGAN STRIPPING AWAY THE WEEDS AND SCRUB VEGETATION AROUND GRIZZLY STADIUM ON MONDAY MORNING. More...

Human Services opens Coulterville office

In June, 2008, the County of Mariposa Human Services Department opened a new office in Coulterville in order to provide local services for North County residents. Since that opening, the services available to North County residents have expanded. More...

Weed workshop set

Mariposa County Department of Agriculture, in conjunction with University of California Cooperative Extension, will be presenting its annual workshop on invasive weeds on Wednesday, July 21, at McCay Hall in Cathey’s Valley. More...

BLM imposes restrictions

Effective July 1, the Bureau of Land Management implemented fire restrictions on public lands managed by the Mother Lode Field Office. This includes BLM-managed lands Mariposa County. More...

Master Gardeners host plant seminar

On Wednesday, July 21, the Mariposa County Master Gardeners will host a presentation by Greg Richardson from PlantRight on planting alternatives and the impact of invasive plants. More...

SNF announces temporary closures

Several roads, trailheads, campgrounds and day use areas in the Stanislaus National Forest remain closed due to a variety of reasons. As of today, lingering snow has caused some roads to remain closed. 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...

Reception set for Williams

The public is invited to attend a farewell reception for Mary Williams, Mariposa County Community Services Director. More...

Red Cross expands hours

The American Red Cross is dedicated to helping every member of a family and those at their workplace be safer and better protected. The chapter has announced that its Merced branch is now open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...

Lions name Dulcich as Citizen of the Year

The Mariposa Lions Club held its installation of the 2010-2011 officers on Tuesday, June 15. Prior to the installation of officers, outgoing President Stan Boyer presented the Lion of the Year Award and the Citizen of the Year Award. 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...

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