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MID sets budget, new rates

The Merced Irrigation District Board of Directors has adopted a $162.5 million budget for Fiscal Year 2025 and established an in-district water rate of $50 per acre foot for this year’s irrigation season. MID Customer Service is currently accepting water orders. Water deliveries to growers will begin in the coming weeks as water demand builds in each distribution area. Lake […]

Plans well in the works for Mariposa Butterfly Festival

Popular event set for May 4-5 at the fairgrounds

One of Mariposa County’s biggest events is less than two months away. The annual Mariposa Butterfly Festival is scheduled for May 4-5 at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds. “I’m excited about what is happening,” said Kimberly Vaughan, chairman of the festival committee. This is Vaughan’s first year leading the festival, though she has been involved for the past five years. The […]

Designs are now sought for new T-shirt contest for Butterfly Festival

Are you a young artist with a passion for butterflies? If so, there is an opportunity available with a new design contest. The Mariposa Butterfly Festival has announced its newest community collaboration. There will now be an annual T-shirt design contest and organizers on the lookout for talent to showcase their artistic skills. Here are the rules and guidelines for […]

MARIPOSA HAPPENINGS IN BRIEF

MARCH Pancake breakfast set The Chowchilla Mountain Women’s Club is hosting its annual pancake breakfast on Saturday, March 16 from 8:30- 11 a.m. Along with pancakes, there will be sausage, eggs, orange juice and coffee. Donations will help to support the Ponderosa Basin Fire Station and education awards for local students wishing to study fire science and become firefighters or […]

NEWS & 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. March 4 – Stephen Thomas Belt, 48, Twain Harte, was arrested for failure to appear and driving without a license. • Grant John Lindahl, 19, Richmond, was arrested […]

Primary election results

The results of the recent primary election in Mariposa County are shown in these graphics from the Mariposa County Clerk’s Office. There were no contested races for the three seats on the Mariposa County Board of Supervisors. Incumbents Miles Menetrey and Shannon Poe will retain their seats and begin new four-year terms next January. In District 4, Jenni Kiser will […]

Vote for Mariposa in national poll, tourism website wins major award

There’s a lot happening with the Yosemite Mariposa Tourism Bureau. One is an award it recently received related to the website and another is how Mariposa is now in the running to be named one of the best small town cultural visits in America. In the running The town of Mariposa is in the national spotlight again for a cultural […]

Lura Schwarz Smith will be featured at art lecture series

The “Foothill Arts + Lectures” series is a program in which local artists give one-hour talks to the community. This month’s lecture will feature local painter and textile artist Lura Schwarz Smith. This free lecture will take place on Thursday, March 28, from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at the Mariposa County Library. Seating is limited and registration is required. Email foothillartslectures@gmail.com to […]

Mariposa Advisory Task Force reinstated for town plan update



After 20 years of sitting dormant, the Mariposa Advisory Task Force (MATF) was recently reinstated by the Mariposa County Board of Supervisors. The MATF was created by Resolution 2002-276 to address specific purposes and issues relevant at the time. Steve Engfer, county planning director, said the task force “will review the baseline of the Town Planning Area.” He explained there […]

Health steering committee to review findings of assessment



The Mariposa County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA)-led Community Health Assessment (CHA) has officially closed. “It’s a good opportunity to highlight voice and change,” said Amanda Brum, program administrator of system of care for the agency. HHSA public information officer Kazzy Cunningham added there is a Health Steering Committee in place which will take in the results of the […]


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