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Youth being sought for Butterfly Festival contest

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A popular county contest featuring youth is set to return for the 2024 Mariposa Butterfly Festival. Applications for the “Little Miss Butterfly” and “Little Mr. Monarch” contest are now available, according to event organizer Tarah Eastwood. The two youth chosen will be based on public nominations. Eastwood said that process began in 2019 and it has worked well. “It’s going […]

Learn & Burn workshop scheduled for March 30

Spring is a great time for pile burning. Pile burning is a safe, effective and legal way to reduce wildfire risk when equipped with the tools and knowledge to do so. Yosemite Gateway Prescribed Burn Cooperative (YGPBC) and University of California Cooperative Extension are organizing a Learn & Burn workshop on residential pile burning to promote the increased use of […]

Second Annual Operation Easter to provide dinners for those in need

Mariposa Safe Families has teamed up with the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office and the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Foundation to provide Easter dinners and other goodies to Mariposa County residents this Easter holiday. These organizations are working together to provide Easter meals to Mariposa residents in need. The Easter meal will include ham, potatoes, rolls, vegetables and dessert for local families. […]

Extra, extra

On Tuesday, March 12, the Mariposa Lions Club members were out on the streets before the sun came up. Lion Jean Dordan chaired the Valley Children’s Hospital newspaper fundraiser event. The Lions Club members, who braved the elements, raised $1,100 for the hospital, which serves a wide region in this area. Shown are Lions Club members Jacob Hawley and Karen […]

Helping the seniors

The Mariposa County Senior Center sent out a big thank you for the Pioneer Market receipt program. The $451.30 recently donated will help with programs for seniors in Mariposa County. Pictured at left is Sandy Morehouse and on the right is her mother Shirley Wells. They volunteer at the center and Sandy helps with collecting and counting the receipts. Also […]

Spring Swap ‘n Shop set

Mariposa Family Resource Center is hosting a Spring Swap ‘n Shop on April 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Creekside Terrace Community Room. Bring unwanted or outgrown clothes, bags and accessories for all ages and sizes to the community room and pick through other clothes and items. Anyone who does not have items to contribute is still […]

Much to consider for ADU plans



Based on various prior discussions and a new Assembly Bill that will become effective at the end of the year, the Mariposa County Board of Supervisors were recently asked to consider funding opportunities, terminology and departmental responsibility for accessory dwelling unit (ADU) plans. During the most recent supervisors meeting, senior planner Ben Goger gave a presentation/ update on ADU plans […]

Planning has a lot on its plate

Issues range from short-term rentals to KOA/Terramor matter


The Mariposa County Planning Department is typically very busy with projects and tasks, and the month of March is proving to be no exception. As noted during the March 15 Mariposa County Planning Commission meeting, the department is in the midst of a development code update. County planning director Steve Engfer said the update will include some workshops with the […]

Cowboy Day set this weekend

Get ready to “cowboy up” this Saturday at the Mariposa Museum and History Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cowboy Day will benefit the museum’s student docent program, which teaches skills like customer service, community work and accountability and prepares students for the future. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for children 12 and under. […]

Welcome to the world

Lennox “Rue” Skelton was born Feb. 13, 2024, at 8:31 a.m., weighing 8 pounds and stretching 20 inches long. Rue is welcomed by his parents, Kaitlyn Thomas and Ricky Skelton; his sister, Averie Skelton; grandparents, Heather Thomas, Laurie and Rick Skelton; and great-grandparents, Christine and Bernie Laursen.


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