Pitching in



Accused burglars change pleas to guilty



The two men accused of burglarizing a North County property appeared in Mariposa County Superior Court on Feb. 22. During their appearance, they each changed their plea from not guilty to guilty. The change apparently came as part of a deal that stipulates that each man will get four years in state prison for the crime. The burglary occurred earlier […]

Loaded: guns now allowed in Yosemite



A new law that took effect on Monday allows licensed gun owners to bring firearms into national parks, including Yosemite. Even citizens can now carry firearms into the Park, federal law still bans them in any federal building and from being discharged. The law is not without controversy, however, as gun control advocates fear it will lead to increased violence […]

Comparing badges



Man’s body found in Mariposa Creek

Environmental activist apparently commits suicide

The body of a long-time environmental activist and head of Transportation Involves Everyone (TIE) was found in Mariposa Creek on Saturday. Kenneth Gosting, 62, was the victim of an apparent suicide. On Feb. 27, the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Barron Brouillette who stated he was supposed to meet his Stroming Road neighbor, Gosting, at 11 .m. to […]

Winter weather returns this week



After a sunny Monday, winter weather is set to return to Mariposa County this week. The National Weather Service is predicting rain and snow to move into California tomorrow and Wednesday. The first of the storms will move in on Tuesday. Snow levels are expected to be around 5,000 feet with the first system. Another much colder storm is expected […]

American Indian Council to meet



The American Indian Council of Mariposa County, also known as the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation, will hold its annual meeting of members on March 4 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Miwu Mati Healing Center. Elections will be held for the positions of vice-chair, treasurer, and M.A.C.T. delegate. Proposed agenda items include a amendment to by-laws […]

2010-02-25 E-Edition