Thank you



I just wanted to give a special thank you to the community members and businesses of Mariposa. Thank you to all who have supported me. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. They mean more to me than I could ever say. Thank you to all who donated toward my fund raiser and thank you to all who attended my […]

Finally, County moves forward on fire station



No one could have imagined that it would be a new century before plans were solidified for a fire station in the Bridgeport area when its planning began in 1994. Now, 16 years later, Mariposa County has decided to purchase a piece of property and begin construction of the longawaited station. At its Tuesday meeting, the Mariposa County Board of […]

Sharing the grape



DESPITE CHILLY TEMPERATURES AND THE THREAT OF SHOWERS, HUNDREDS OF RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ATTENDED SATURDAY’S SIXTH ANNUAL MARIPOSA ROTARY FINE ART AND WINE FESTIVAL. THE EVENT WAS HELD ON THE GROUNDS OF MARIPOSA’S HISTORIC COURTHOUSE, AND FEATURED SEVERAL FINE ART VENDORS AND ARTISTS AS WELL AS A NUMBER OF WINE VINTNERS.

Outage blackens County and Park



At about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday night most of Mariposa County and Yosemite National Park lost all of its electrical power from Pacific Gas & Electric. According to Nicole Liebet, a spokesperson for PG&E, “We had a sustained outage that affected 12,175 customers in the area of Mariposa, Indian Flat, Bear Valley, and Yosemite National Park.” Liebet said that at around […]

Mariposa backs Fallen Heroes Fund once again



As Memorial Day approaches, Mariposa residents can rest assured that this community values the meaning of the holiday far more than for just having a day off. When the flag pole at the Mariposa FFA Boosters auction went on the block on April 24, no one could have predicted that it would sell for a total of nearly $3,000. But […]

Planning releases second document

In response to CVCP allegations

The Mariposa County Planning Department has issued a second explanation document on the proposed Cathey’s Valley Community Plan (CVCP). The document, entitled “Second Response to Issues of Cathey’s Valley Community Plan,” addresses a number of issues and is a response to allegations and claims made by opponents of the plan. According to Deputy Planner Sarah Williams, the response was released […]

Board lends support to stadium



The Mariposa County Board of Supervisors got an update on the Grizzly Stadium project on Tuesday and offered some informal support for the effort. Board members took no action, but did direct staff to look into the availability of funds that could help the project get started. Mariposa County High School Associated Student Body President Richard Ballinger and Athletic Commissioner […]

CVE students celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Day



Master Gardeners hold kids’ day



The Master Gardeners of Mariposa County will have an information booth at the Farmers Market this season on the first Wednesday of each month. The Farmers Market opens for the season on Wednesday, June 2 and is held in the public parking lot at the corner of Sixth Street and Stroming Road and opens promptly at 5 p.m. The theme […]

Woodland hosts successful dinner



Woodland Elementary School’s first community tritip barbecue spring dinner on April 30 was a success. The family-friendly dinner brought students, their friends and families, and the Mariposa community together for a Friday night while raising money for classroom enrichment. Special guest musicians Jon Turner and MCUSD Acting Superintendent Aaron Rosander entertained the audience with jazz, rock, blues, and “Stairway to […]