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Local aerialist growing business


When it comes to exercise, aerial arts aren’t necessarily the first thing that come to mind for most people. But for Yosemite Movement Arts owner, Carissa McKee, aerial arts are a great low impact, but high intensity way to work out. “Aerial arts are basically anything that hangs,” said McKee. Aerial silks, also known as aerial ribbons, tissues, depending on […]

Arsonist now faces 16 felonies

Wackerman has more counts in Oak Fire case

A Midpines man accused of intentionally setting the most damaging fire ever to strike Mariposa County now faces 16 felony charges. Edward Frederick Wackerman, 73, has been in the Mariposa County Jail since he was arrested in June of 2023, almost a year after the devastating blaze. The Oak Fire destroyed 127 homes and changed the course of county history. […]

Charges may not be filed in coach case


Charges against the former head boys basketball coach Mariposa County High School who was arrested in February have yet to be filed — and may never be. Pierce Chaney, 34, was arrested for one count of felony child abuse and one count of misdemeanor failure to report as a mandatory reporter. Chaney immediately bonded out of jail after his Feb. […]

Probation hopes for new building



For many years, a lack of space has hindered the efficiency of the Mariposa County Probation Department, but the opportunity to invest in a new building could change that. “This investment is something that we recommend as beneficial to the county,” Matt Evans of KPA Group said during the most recent Mariposa County Board of Supervisors meeting. During the meeting, […]

Kimble in running for Prescott position



The City of Prescott (Arizona) has named three finalists for the city manager position, and one of the finalists is Mariposa County Administrative Officer Dallin Kimble. “It is an opportunity to interview — nothing is certain — but I appreciate the honor of being considered. If selected, Prescott could be a great fit for me professionally and bring my family […]

A new look, same coverage in the pages of the Gazette

This week’s edition of the Mariposa Gazette may look a little different — because it is. Starting this week, the Gazette is now being printed in a new location. Just over two months ago, we were informed by our previous printer in Visalia the printing operation was being closed because of orders from corporate leaders. We had been printing in […]

Trash talkin’

Review of county solid waste system not good


It was described as “the best presentation ever with the worst information imaginable” by Mariposa County Supervisor Shannon Poe. There was a fair amount of “trash talk” when Mariposa County Public Works staff, in conjunction with R3 Consulting and Blue Ridge Services, gave a long-awaited presentation on the solid waste facility analysis during last week’s Mariposa County Board of Supervisors […]

Readers’ Choice class of 2024

The votes are now in for the ‘Best of’ in Mariposa County

It’s now official. Readers of the Mariposa Gazette have cast their votes in the annual Readers’ Choice Awards, where they choose the “Best of the Best” in a wide variety of categories. And unlike the recent primary election in the county, for this voting competition, turnout was high — the largest ever. “This was an incredible amount of voting,” said […]

Short-term rentals topic of discussion



Though there was no action taken on a recent presentation about the county short-term rental (STR) study and survey, the presentation still managed to garner a fair amount of questions and concerns from the community. “We are happy to be here today to present the study,” said county senior planner Ben Goger during last week’s Mariposa County Board of Supervisors […]

Two appointed to fair board posts



California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced two new appointments to the 35-A District Agricultural Association (Mariposa County Fair Board of Directors). The position of fair board director does not require Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Kimberly Vaughan has been the CEO of LGBT Weddings, Inc., since 2015 and of Kimberly Vaughan Enterprises, LLC, since 2005. She earned a […]


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