August 5, 2010 RSS feed / Around the County

New quarter launched in Yosemite Park

About 1,200 people attended a ceremony in Yosemite Valley last Thursday morning to launch the new Yosemite Quarter. More...

Art Hop set for Friday

Art Hops are held on the first Friday of every month at over 25 venues throughout downtown Mariposa. There be gold balloons flying at each venue and all are located within a one-mile distance. The next Art Hop is scheduled for Friday, Aug. More...

GOP looks to erase Dems' comfy House majority

WASHINGTON (AP) — No fewer than 65 House seats across the country — an overwhelming majority held by Democrats — are at risk of changing political hands this fall, enough to bolster Republican hopes of regaining power and sto More...

Immigration skirmish brews in quiet SC town

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) In a quiet Southern bedroom community of gardens and parks across the country from Arizona, another skirmish in the battle over illegal immigration is brewing. More...

Whooping cough cases stretch to 10

The number of cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, now stands at 10 in Mariposa County. Mariposa County Public Health Officer Dr. Charles Mosher said his department continues to work to identify the cases and get people immunized. More...

Secretary of State visits area

THE OAKHURST DEMOCRATIC CLUB WILL PRESENT A PERSONAL APPEARANCE BY CALIFORNIA SECRETARY OF STATE DEBRA BOWEN ON SATURDAY, AUG. 7 AT 9 A.M. AT THE OAKHURST COMMUNITY CENTER. More...

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