July 15, 2010 RSS feed / Local News

BBB issues Census call information

As the 2010 Census draws to a close, the Better Business Bureau has been informed by the U.S. Census Bureau that they will be calling 7.5 million citizens to verify census information. 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...

Public Health Notes

In early May, in spite of the cool weather, a man reached down to pull some weeds and was bitten. At the John C. More...

Sorority installs new officers for 2010-11

Five members were recently installed as key officers fo Delta Nu Iota for the 2010-11 term. More...

Big weekend set for Mariposa Evenings

Cousin Jack’s Mariposa Evenings summer concert series, in the Art Park, continues on Friday July 16 with “Uke ‘n Reed,” a trio of folk/swing scholars who sing and play music for the literate listener. More...

Gem Club hosts speaker

The Mariposa Gem and Mineral Club will be hosting a special presentation Friday, July 16 by Michael T. Evans, G.G. of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). More...

‘End of Summer Splash’ set for Labor Day

The Coulterville Community Club’s third annual “End of Summer Splash” will take place this year on the last day that the Coulterville Pool will be open this summer which will be on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6. 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, July 31, from 7 to 11 a.m. at the fire station on Bootjack Lane. More...

Museum serves breakfast

Residents can take a vacation from the kitchen and enjoy pancakes and eggs at the Old School House in Historic Coulterville, located at the corner of Broadway and Cemetery Streets. Breakfast is served from 8 to 11 a.m. More...

Fire Safety Tips

A simple spark

“Firefighters battle blaze started by lawn mower.” The fire started when a lawn mower sparked after striking a rock. The fire burned approximately 80 acres…” 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...

DNC announces key promotions

In recognition of the value placed in its efforts to be the best concessioner in the National Park System, Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, Inc. More...

Tragic incident

FIREFIGHTERS SURROUND A LOCAL RESIDENT AS FIRST RESPONDERS PERFORM CPR FOLLOWING A BLAZE ON RANCHERIA CREEK ROAD LAST THURSDAY. More...

Local 4-H members return to horse classic

During the week of June 24 through 27 the 4-H horse project members returned to Watsonville to compete in the 4-H Horse Classic. More...

JCF begins wellness program

“Heart Healthy Living, Preventing Heart Disease” is the first program in a series of presentations of a new Community Wellness Program. Learn what you can do to help keep your heart healthy. 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...

Habitat takes cars for homes

Habitat for Humanity of Mariposa is still accepting vehicles through its Cars for Homes program, which has already raised $5,000 toward the building of Habitat's first home in Mariposa. More...

Starting gun

EIGHT-YEAR-OLD RAYMOND HARTGRAVES OF MARIPOSA WAS THE LUCKY WINNER OF THE RAFFLE TO START THE FIREWORKS AT THE MARIPOSA KIWANIS 17TH ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION. More...

Wass retires at JCF after 32 years

The John C. Fremont Healthcare District Board of Directors took the opportunity, at their June 30 board meeting, to pay tribute to Rena Wass, who is retiring after 32 years of service at the district. More...

Compost facility offers free tours

Residents can get some ideas on how to cut waste disposal costs during a free tour of the Mariposa County Compost Facility. The tour will be offered on Wednesday, Aug. 4 at 10 a.m. Groups as well as individuals are welcome. More...

Rebekahs offer monthly breakfast

The ladies of La Grange Rebekah Lodge #323 are celebrating 100 years of service to the town of La Grange and to the greater causes of the Odd Fellow-Rebekah order. More...

Ironstone backs 4-H and FFA programs

Since its inception in 1996, the Ironstone Concours d'Elegance has brought thousands of motoring fans to the gold rush town of Murphys to see more than 300 classic cars, vintage motorcycles and wooden boats, handsomely displayed on the gorgeous lawn More...

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