Staff Writer | November 5, 2020
By GREG LITTLE Editor | November 5, 2020
By GREG LITTLE Editor | November 5, 2020
By CHRISTINA MANUEL | November 5, 2020
By CHRISTINA MANUEL | November 5, 2020
By GREG LITTLE Editor | November 5, 2020
| November 5, 2020
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NEWS BRIEFS
| November 5, 2020
Firewood program underway The annual Mariposa County Senior Firewood Program is now taking applicants. The program is for senior citizens...
Letters
Gazette opinion not valid
ohtadmin | November 5, 2020
Editor, I have to admit that I was surprised by...
Where is ‘Mariposa Strong?’
ohtadmin | November 5, 2020
Editor, When I was a kid the virus that terrified...
Trash issue out of hand
| November 5, 2020
Editor, I’m writing to tag onto James Hillenbrand’s article on...
Local News
News and notes from the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office
| November 5, 2020
Jail Booking Report Here are some of the highlights from the recent booking reports at the Mariposa County Jail. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. October 26 -...
Mariposa County Fire Response Log
October 26 - November 1| November 5, 2020
• EMS - 5 • Fires - 2 • Public Assists - 2 • Auto Collisions - 0 Mariposa County Fire Department supports the county with 13 volunteer stations located throughout the county. If you...
Finally, some good news about Creek Fire
By KELLIE FLANAGAN
Gazette staff writer | November 5, 2020
Suppression repair continues on the Creek Fire as a crew chips trees and brush along Kaiser Pass Road just past Mono Springs Road on Oct. 24. Photo by Ivy Gehling Photo by Ivy GehlingSome good...
Yosemite reverts back to fire restriction order
ohtadmin | November 5, 2020
Some areas in Yosemite are still allowed to have campfires under the latest order from park officials. Visitors are encouraged to check with park officials about where campfires are allowed. Submitted photo Yosemite National Park...
Board moves money from general fund to CARES fund
By CHRISTINA MANUEL
Staff Writer | November 5, 2020
Although the Covid-19 pandemic has thrown a lot of uncertainty as to next steps of getting things back to “normal,” federal funding is easing some of the concern as Mariposa County officials are focusing on...
Board votes to begin qualification search for Airport Runway Maintenance Project
By CHRISTINA MANUEL
Staff Writer | November 5, 2020
Shown is an overview of the Mariposa-Yosemite Airport as an airplane lands. Photo by Christina ManuelA small crack in the road won’t do much damage to a car while driving along the highway. However, cracks...
Airport aids in efforts to fight fires in region
By CHRISTINA MANUEL
Staff Writer | November 5, 2020
Assisting both CAL FIRE and the U.S. Forest Service in battling wildfires in California like the Creek fire, the Mariposa-Yosemite Airport is proving to be essential to the efforts. The Creek Fire — started on...
Main Street group planning several events, promotions
| November 5, 2020
Main Street Mariposa has several events happening this month. The group, which promotes downtown Mariposa businesses, is resuming its Friday Coffee event. It will be held on Friday, Nov. 13 beginning at 8:30 a.m. The...
