High school to mark 100 years



Mariposa County High School will celebrate 100 years in October with football games and an open house. Organizers are now seeking volunteers to help with the event. For more information, call 742-0260, ext. 221. On Friday, Oct. 24, the Mariposa Grizzlies will play this year’s homecoming game at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds. There will also be a parade of the […]

Bass Lake homes are on tour in September



The ninth annual Bass Lake Home Tour will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Bass Lake Lions Club, in conjunction with Bass Lake Realty. Several custom homes will be offered for touring by their owners. Self-guided tours will begin in The Pines Village at Bass Lake, next to […]

Habitat hosts lasagna dinner for new family



Habitat for Humanity of Mariposa County is holding a lasagna dinner for the organization’s third partner family. Amanda Ehler, her son Khalil, 9, and daughter Ella Rose, 6, will be involved in the construction of their new home. Ehler is the owner of the Mariposa retail store Anahata. She and volunteers will earn “sweat equity” hours with Habitat for Humanity. […]

Friends of the Fairgrounds host annual flea market



Mariposa Friends of the Fairgrounds and the Mariposa County Contractors Association are holding their third annual flea market on Oct 4. at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors are needed for the event, and can sell new products or used items. Spaces are available, and the cost for a 20 foot by 20 foot booth […]

Changes to workers’ comp



With the blessing of Sen. Tom Berryhill’s office, I am writing to inform the public of a law change this last year that affected me and will affect you or someone you know. It’s about a workers’ compensation law that was changed last year. Every time the workers’ compensation insurance company would question the medical care I was getting from […]

Casto has the experience



The District 3 supervisor race is heating up. It promises to be exciting. There are clear choices to be considered. I have spent time talking to both candidates about many issues affecting Mariposa County, and we believe one person is definitely more qualified than the other candidate. Kris Casto has those qualifications that we desperately need now. Kris Casto has […]

Shop Mariposa first



Today was a reminder to me regarding positive customer service. Here in Mariposa the retailers are keenly aware of the simple fact that without our customers, we would have no store. I ask you folks to take advantage of this positive customer attitude. I spent hours today attempting to even get a phone response from JC Penney in Merced. The […]

Water is critical issue



On Jan. 27, 2012, I alerted the Mariposa County Board of Supervisors to the fact that water was then a critical issue and would continue to get worse in the near future via a memo that was printed in the MARIPOSA GAZETTE. My background in the water business for 31 years left me with no doubt that Mariposa County was […]

Casto’s experience matters



Kris Casto has given proven leadership in the many years she’s been in Mariposa County at many levels and in so many ways. We are in awe of her accomplishments. We like her approachability and willingness to listen to more than one facet of an argument. She comes up with solutions that work well for all sides. Her involvement in […]

El Portal Fire brought out best





The recent El Portal Fire dramatically affected many of us living and working in and around Yosemite National Park. For several days, local residents lived with anxiety and uncertainty. Families were evacuated from their homes and the communities of Foresta and Old El Portal. Businesses in and around the park were adversely affected as well. In rugged and steep terrain, […]