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MARIPOSA HAPPENINGS IN BRIEF

MARCH Featured artist of month The featured artist for March at the Sierra Artists Gallery in Mariposa is Anne Mahle. She has been making art her whole life, but it was not until 16 years ago that she decided to paint and draw as an avocation. As far as subject matter goes, she chooses whatever strikes her fancy. She creates […]

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 18 – Maude Bailey, 31, Merced, was arrested on two counts of being under the influence of a controlled substance. March 19 – Heather Anita Counts, 43, […]

MARIPOSA COUNTY FIRE RESPONSE LOG

March 18—March 24

• EMS – 3 • Fires – 2 • Public Assists – 1 • 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 […]

Healthcare district to acquire modular buildings

New CEO makes request saying more space is needed; board gives approval


As part of a plan to accommodate new providers, two new modular buildings will be installed at John C. Fremont Healthcare District from Mobile Modular. “I’m asking for permission to enter into a lease,” district CEO Michael Zimmerman said during the March 20 hospital board meeting. It will cost about $30,000 to deliver both and each will cost $1,000 a […]

Simply the Best

Members of the Mariposa Lions Club honored their president, Karen Cutter, as being voted the Best Community Volunteer Female by readers of the Mariposa Gazette. Cutter works tirelessly in organizing over 25 events last year for the club’s team of volunteers who supports the Mariposa community. She keeps the Mariposa Lions Club efficient and organized. She is shown with Eric […]

Bootjack Stompers craft bazaar set for April 20 and 21



The fifth annual spring Bootjack Stompers craft bazaar is set for April 20 and 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Entry and parking are free. “We make it very affordable for vendors,” said club member Laura Donahue. The hall started to offer a spring bazaar as a result of vendor requests, who found it hard to find […]

Healthcare district victim of major hacking incident



A cyber attack/hacking incident on Change Healthcare/UnitedHealth Group has been felt on a local level with John C. Fremont Healthcare District being impacted. “Change Healthcare was hacked and remains down,” said John C. Fremont chief information officer Craig Burchfiel during the March 20 hospital board meeting. Change Healthcare is a clearing house for John C. Fremont, which means it electronically […]

Planting for good

Students at Glacier Charter School, who are part of a leadership class, are planting California poppies at the Mariposa-Yosemite Airport for a class project. Shown from left are Daniel Castillo, Sawyer Ritchie, Roo Bredau, Lorelai Reppas, Sophia Rodriguez, Grace Thomas and Ryan Turner. Tammy Simpson, Ritchie’s aunt who works at the airport, said Ritchie and Turner have planted around the […]

Alvarado-Gil sets tribal listening tour

Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil (D-Jackson), in collaboration with Assemblyman James C. Ramos, Chair of the Native American Caucus, has announced the commencement of a 10-day statewide tribal listening tour across nine counties during the legislature’s spring recess. The goal of the tour, organized by Alvarado-Gil, is to foster direct engagement with tribal communities across California and to gain invaluable insights into […]

Juvenile Justice Commission seeking to fill vacant seats

The Juvenile Justice Commission of Mariposa County is seeking to fill vacant seats. The Juvenile Justice Commission is a volunteer state-mandated and court appointed citizen commission. The mission of the Mariposa County Juvenile Justice Commission is to inquire into the administration of the juvenile court law in Mariposa County. The commission is designed to provide leadership for citizen action and […]


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