Sheriff’s Daily Dispatch Log



Sept. 5: •There was a verbal dispute on Grosjean Road. •Threats were reported on St. Andrew’s Road. •Medication was stolen on Bullion Street. •Shooting was reported in the Wildcat/Hirsch Road area. Sept. 6: •A prowler was near a home on Henness Circle. •A fight on Terrace View Lane ended with one arrest. •One person was arrested on Cole Road following […]

Wassama hosts Gathering Days



The Wassama Roundhouse Association and California State Parks invites the public to the 24th Annual Gathering Days on Saturday, Oct. 15, at Wassama Roundhouse State Historic Park. The public is invited to this free event to learn more about Native American history and enjoy a cultural event at the Wassama Roundhouse in Ahwahnee. The gates open at 9 a.m. and […]

Yale group performs



The Whiffenpoofs, Yale University’s world-famous a cappella singing group, will make history when it performs this fall at the University of California, Merced. It will be the group’s first visit to the San Joaquin Valley, and their first performance at any UC campus. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 in UC Merced’s Dr. Lakireddy Auditorium. Tickets can […]

Fair lists 2011 winners



The winners of the various categories of competition of the Mariposa County Fair have been announced. The following are the winners. Junior Baked Goods: Taylor Davis, best of show; Elseana Skowonski, best of show; Kiya Smith, best of show overall; Shawnee Metcalf and Claire Gorham, first place sweepstakes; and Taylor Davis and Emily Metcalf, second place sweepstakes. Junior Clothing: Haylie […]

From the Archives



(The following items are taken from the archived files of the MARIPOSA GAZETTE & MINER.) 10 Years Ago The public has become accustomed to seeing the strength and unity of its citizens (in the wake of Sept. 11), as people have banded together in shows of patriotism and moments of prayer. Citizens of Mariposa are no different, and last Friday, […]

Park offers free entrance Sept. 24



On Saturday, Sept. 24, Yosemite National Park will celebrate National Public Lands Day. In commemoration of this special day, the park will waive Park entrance fees for all visitors. National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands Americans enjoy. In 2010, 170,000 volunteers built trails and bridges, and removed trash […]

$13.5 million campaign improves trails in Yosemite



Yosemite Conservancy and the National Park Service announced the completion of a $13.5 million campaign to restore popular hiking trails in Yosemite National Park from Yosemite Valley to the rugged backcountry of the High Sierra. “Our goal was elegant in its simplicity – improve the condition of Yosemite’s most treasured, high-profile trails in order to protect irreplaceable natural resources,” said […]

Cowboy poetry comes to Coulterville’s celebration



When reading was not a universal skill and the written word was not otherwise available, the cowboy set his story to rhyme in order to ease the recall and smooth delivery. It was a way to honor the heritage of the west that still occurs today. Wendy Brown- Barry, Keith Keenom, Dan Routh, Madison Seamans and John Silveria will share […]

Leonard speaks at museum



Bill Leonard, who has served as chairman of the American Indian Council of Mariposa for several years, will present a program at the Mariposa Museum and History Center on Sunday, Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. According to Leonard, his talk will include a “brief presentation of family lineage to Tenaya and petition to government in 1800s.” There are many stories […]

Bad apples



While most people in Mariposa are wonderful, there are some bad apples. One of those bad apples decided it would be fun to deface the Obama cardboard figure we had in our fair booth; they did it at some point between the time we set up Thursday (noon) and when the fair opened on Friday. I hope no other exhibits […]