Tourism Bureau brings wedding party to town




The Yosemite-Mariposa County Tourism Bureau hosted a group of wedding planning professionals in Mariposa County last week. The group came from Sacramento on April 25 and 26. It was made up of wedding professionals, looking for destinations to which clients might be directed. The wedding industry is big business–in Mariposa and all over the country. The trip was organized to […]

Lack of rain and high temps raise wildland fire risks




This year’s paltry rainfall totals, coupled with the last two months of above average temperatures have CALFIRE officials concerned about the upcoming fire season. “A lot of areas we cover broke records for low levels of moisture this year, and when you add that to lower levels last year, we have vegetation that is about a month ahead of where […]

New Stockton Preserve trails give hiking options



Visitors and local people will soon have access to more than three miles of hiking and biking trails within walking distance of Mariposa. Sierra Foothill Conservancy (SFC), Mariposa Public Utility District (MPUD), and Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) will inaugurate the Stockton Creek Preserve and Trails on Saturday, May 11. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The new […]

Tioga Road will likely open May 11




Yosemite National Park officials have named tentative opening dates for the Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road. Park workers began plowing Glacier Point Road on April 22. It will likely open on May 3. Plowing on the Tioga Road (Highway 120 through Yosemite National Park) will begin April 29. Yosemite spokesperson Kari Cobb said that popular high Sierra route will […]

County Fire Response Report



April 22 through 28 EMS – 11 Fire – 1 vegetation Public assist – 4 Auto collision – 1 With the warmer weather rattlesnakes are out and about. Everyone should be alert and aware of their surroundings at all times.

Attorneys visit with MCHS seniors



The Mariposa County Bar Association recently presented the program “When You Become 18” at the Mariposa County High School. Mariposa County District Attorney Thomas Cooke, Deputy District Attorneys Kimberly Fletcher, Robert Iwama and Stephen Mehlert and attorney Michael Fagalde of the firm Fagalde, Albertoni and Flores, LLP addressed the seniors in Mark Abney’s classes. The program was arranged by Anita […]

Business seminar is scheduled for May 6



A class on setting prices, using discounts and boosting purchases will be presented by marketing expert Bruce Sanders on Monday, May 6. The free seminar runs from 1 to 5 p.m. at the county government center on Bullion Street. Bruce Sanders is a consumer psychologist who has worked with retailers across America using shopper psychology to achieve greater profitability. Each […]

‘Circus’ comes to Bootjack Stompers



The community is invited to join on May 5 for a circus themed anniversary dance at the Bootjack Stompers Hall. The dance will start off with Mirdza Ward cuing rounds at 2 p.m., and at 2:30 p.m. they will kick off square dancing with caller Ed Kremers. For more information, call Kathy at 742-6230, Phyllis at 966-7579 or Mary Ellen […]

Board recognizes Denim Day



Search-and-rescue event is Saturday



Mariposa County Search and Rescue will hold a chicken-and-rib dinner fundraiser on Saturday, May 4. The cost is $20 per person. The event benefits the all-volunteer team that is ready to help in any emergency, under various types of conditions across the county. The fundraiser starts with team demonstrations at 5 p.m. Dinner happens at 6 p.m. The event takes […]