Budget approved to fund programs for mentally ill



A three-year plan is in place to help Mariposa County residents who suffer with severe mental illness. The plan was approved last week by the Mariposa County Board of Supervisors. Chevon Kothari, director of Mariposa County Human Services, made a presentation to the board about the Mental Health Services Act Plan (MHSAP). She said the plan is “focused on the […]

Summer street fair slated in Mariposa

Vendors now being sought for new event

A new, family friendly event is scheduled for August in Mariposa. The Summer Fun Street Fair will be held on Friday, Aug. 11 in downtown Mariposa. It is a free event. “We want people to come out and enjoy an evening,” said Izzi Stalder of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) the group that is hosting the event. The event will […]

Take health care bill seriously



Editor, Representative Tom McClintock, thank you for taking the time to speak to your constituents on your point of view and voting strategy on the emerging health care plans for our nation. Thank you for holding a town hall meeting in our small community. And thank you for responding to communications through your house website. I was happily surprised to […]

Why is AHCA such a secret?



Editor, With great interest I read Rep. Tom McClintock’s piece on the American Health Care Act (AHCA) in the June 15 edition. He mentioned six specific attributes of the upcoming American Health Care Act, one of which appears too vague to evaluate fairly: “It (AHCA) repeals nearly $1 trillion of taxes on the American economy.” What part of the economy […]

Please look at LCAP goals



Editor, As a long-time community member I am very concerned about our low academic test scores, and the decline in services for our disabled students. The two problems are linked. Our teachers are overwhelmed by the lack of support for students with disabilities — some identified, and some that remain unidentified despite otherwise unexplainable academic and/or behavior struggles. Students with […]

Healthcare proposal would be harmful to rural Americans

WASHINGTON VIEW

Last month, President Trump and Congressional Republicans gathered in the White House Rose Garden to celebrate the House of Representatives narrowly approving a bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Celebrating front and center were a number of Republican representatives from California. Back in Ferndale, Calif., Ellen Briggs wasn’t celebrating. Ellen cares for her 92-year-old mother, despite suffering from cancer […]

Three areas focus for removal of dead trees in the County

BLUE RIDGE UPDATE

Our company, Blue Ridge Services (BRS), was selected by Mariposa County to oversee and manage their tree mortality mitigation project, and each week, we will be posting project updates in this column. Our project manager, Samuel Bolton, is actively identifying new areas for upcoming projects as we move into summer. To keep up with where our teams are working on […]

School lunch prices rise for some, free lunches for more




In an effort to ensure that children will have the ability to receive meals, the Mariposa County Unified School District is offering free meals to reduced meal qualifiers. Tammi Richards, food services manager, said she is “extremely happy about” the district now offering children who qualify for reduced priced meals a free option. The children will be able to have […]

Rotarians dedicate three historic plaques in Mariposa




Members of the Mariposa Yosemite Rotary Club celebrated the rich history of Mariposa last week by dedicating three historic plaques throughout town. Plaques were dedicated at Grizzly Gas, The Alley and Castillos Mexican Restaurant. The plaques provide a bit of Mariposa history to visitors and locals alike. “We’re really pleased to finally have done this dedication,” said Marion Lafler, committee […]

Family for Habitat is selected



Habitat for Humanity of Mariposa County announced the selection of its newest partner family, the Palacios. Santiago Palacio is a Mariposa County High School graduate who is employed by the National Park Service as a ranger. His wife, Clara, teaches yoga and works at Pioneer Market. Completing their family is 3-year-old Cielo. Along with friends who partner with them and […]