August 12, 2010 RSS feed / Around the County

Teen hurt in Park fall

An unidentified 16-yearold boy was seriously injured when he fell in Yosemite National Park on Aug. 5. More...

PG&E grants County $5,000

PG&E REPRESENTATIVE ANNA BALATTI (CENTER) RECENTLY PRESENTED A $5,000 GRANT TO MARIPOSA COUNTY FOR RESTORATION OF THE MARIPOSA CREEK PARKWAY. More...

Sierra Tel Business Center closes

Sierra Tel would like to advise its customers of changes that are taking place at the Mariposa Business Office at 5108 Highway 140. More...

Local DUI arrests continue to increase

It has been a busy summer for Mariposa County law enforcement in terms of dealing with drunk drivers. Since June, officers have been hauling in far more drivers under the influence than is normal. More...

Slope Fire continues to burn in Yosemite

The Slope Fire, a lightning caused fire in Yosemite National Park, continues to burn in the area of Harden Lake. The fire was spotted on July 25 and is currently at 597 acres. More...

YNP offers free entrance

Yosemite National Park, along with all other national parks across the country, will offer free entrance on Saturday, Aug. 14 and Sunday, Aug. 15. This fee free weekend is an opportunity for people to visit and enjoy America’s public lands. More...

Hunters Valley lands new engine

A new fast attack fire engine has replaced the 1992 patrol assigned to Hunters Valley Company 36. The new vehicle, Engine 636, carries 300 gallons of water, features a 100 gallon-per-minute pump and an automatic foam proportioner. More...

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