Cars can be donated for charities



Many people are planning their family vacation. For most, that means a long car ride. Before you hit the road, there are some things to do. First, make sure someone knows the route you are taking and when you will arrive and have your cell phone and charger with you. Since you will be carrying the most precious cargo, your […]

Deputies arrest two for murder



The mystery surrounding the discovery of a body on Triangle Road in May has been solved. Mariposa County Sheriff’s detectives have arrested two men for murder, and more arrests could be forthcoming.According to Mariposa County Sheriff Doug Binnewies, detectives arrested 42-year-old Jose Jimenez of Madera County and 29-year-old Patrick Lozano of Merced on July 19. Both men are suspected in […]

Bear spray goes off at Tenaya Lodge



Two people were taken to the hospital after 23 were exposed to a substance that irritated their skin, eyes, throats and lungs at the Timber Loft Pizzeria at Tenaya Lodge on Thursday night.Mariposa County Sheriff Doug Binnewies said hazardous materials crews from CAL FIRE responded to the call. No chemicals were found, but a spent can of bear deterrent pepper […]

Victim’s family reacts to arrests



The family of murder victim Gerald Fontes of Madera is reacting to the news that his suspected killers have been arrested.Cathy Sanders, Fontes’ ex-wife and mother of his two sons, told the Gazette that they put things together before they were officially notified. Sanders said Fontes had been missing since February and when they heard a body had been found, […]

Thursday Yosemite performance offered by Weston Noble Alumni Choir



The Weston Noble Alumni Choir offers its 40-voice sound this Thursday, July 26 in Yosemite Valley–the first stop of its 2012 California tour. The free performance starts at 7 p.m. at the Valley Chapel in Yosemite Valley.The performers are led by Weston Noble, recently retired from the widely-regarded music program at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Noble has led choral […]

Officers eradicate 13,305 marijuana plants



Mariposa County Sheriff’s officers have begun harvest season. On July 17 and 18, they found and took out some 13,305 marijuana plants.The operation is believed to be related to Mexican drug trafficking organizations. All the plants were found on public land.For the full story, see this week’s Mariposa Gazette.

Murder suspects appear in court



The three men accused of murdering Gerald Fontes of Madera made their first appearance in Mariposa County Superior Court just minutes ago.Jose Jimenez, Patrick Lozano and Richard Mirelez, Jr., each made separate appearances in court. They were transported from the Mariposa County Jail to the Courthouse in separate vehicles, as well.Their arraignment was continued to Aug. 2 at 9 a.m. […]

Congressman Denham Receives “Best of Congress” Award from Working Mother Magazine

Honored for his leadership and legislative accomplishments in improving the lives of working families

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) was today named one of Working Mother Magazine’s “Best in Congress” for his leadership in improving the lives of working families. “I’m honored to receive this award for supporting working families,” Denham said. “As a father, farmer, small business owner and Congressman, I know the difficulties of balancing the responsibilities of a family […]

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