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Tickets now on sale for Taste of Mariposa event

Prepare to embark on a thrilling island adventure as Mariposa gears up for the 2024 Taste of Mariposaville, a dazzling fundraising event for the 2024 Mariposa Butterfly Festival (mariposabutterflyfestival.net). On April 6, the Mariposa County Fairgrounds will transform into a tropical paradise, complete with Hawaiian shirts, flip flops and margaritas. The Taste of Mariposaville, with its captivating Margaritaville theme, promises […]

Enchilada festival set



The Hornitos Patrons Club will be hosting the 75th annual Enchilada Dinner on March 2 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Stag Hall in Hornitos. Hornitos Patrons Club is a nonprofit group serving Hornitos and Mariposa County. The enchilada dinner is one of three fundraisers for the club; the other fundraisers are the Hornitos Flea Market and All Souls Day […]

New building head named



As of December, Mariposa County has a new building director, at least on an interim basis. Mike Brinkman is the new director of the department. He is an experienced building official, having worked in Newman, Gustine and various other locations in the Central Valley. At the time of his hiring, he was employed with CSG Consultants. Brinkman filling the role […]

Court ends livestreaming of proceedings; at least for now


It only takes a couple of people to spoil a good thing. Such is the case with a service that has been offered by the Mariposa County Superior Court for a few years now. Livestreaming of court proceedings in Mariposa County has ended — at least for now. “I created the livestreaming,” said Judge Michael Fagalde. And it was Fagalde, […]

Jessica Heffington is the newest hospital employee of the month



Jessica Heffington, a certified nursing assistant in the Skilled Nursing Facility (Ewing Wing) at John C. Fremont Healthcare District, was the district employee of the month in December. CEO Michael Zimmerman read the report during the Jan. 24 healthcare district meeting. “Her eagerness to step in and offer help is truly remarkable. Jessica wears her heart on her sleeve and […]

News and notes from the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office

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. Jan. 22 – No bookings. Jan. 23 – Jacob Christophe Wilson, 19, Hornitos, was arrested for violation of probation. • Jessica Nicole Green, 39, Fresno, was arrested on […]

Mariposa County Fire Response Log

January 22—January 28

• EMS – 2 • Fires – 0 • Public Assists – 0 • Auto Collisions – 2 Mariposa County Fire Department supports the county with 13 volunteer stations located throughout the county. If you are 18 years of age and possess a valid CA driver’s license, we would love to hear from you! Positions are available for fire/medical and […]

Man arrested following shooting incident at Miner’s Roadhouse bar

A Catheys Valley man is in jail after being accused of shooting into a door at a local establishment. Quentin Gelhaus, 31, was arrested last Sunday night following an incident at the bar at Miner’s Roadhouse. According to the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office, at around 11 p.m. last S u nd a y, Ge l haus and two of his […]

Presentation on managing new hospital build given



Selecting a project manager will be one of the first, and most crucial, tasks in building a new hospital in Mariposa County by 2030. A new hospital must be built in six years to meet state seismic requirements. In June 2022, Mariposa County voters passed Measure O, a one-cent sales tax to fund the construction of the new hospital. On […]

Reading is fundamental

FREE Longtime Wasuma Elementary librarian Deborah Kolander isn’t going anywhere


The library at Wasuma Elementary School in Ahwahnee is at once a sanctuary, a place of learning and an entertainment center. And for the last 38 years, it’s been overseen by Deborah Kolander. “It’s all about the kids,” she said. “I love the kids, and the library is a safe place for kids to come.” Kolander began working at Wasuma […]


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