Blue Ridge Services is moving ahead with removal of dead trees throughout County



It’s an issue that has gripped Mariposa County for years — and it is not going away soon. Tree mortality is a struggle for many people and entities alike. Mariposa County is no exception. “There is no perfect fix for any of this,” said Neil Bolton, owner of Blue Ridge Services, the company hired by the County to tackle the […]

Public needs to help fire department

GUEST OPINION

Yes, what a shame to hear about all the homes that burned in Detwiler Fire. Not only homes but outbuildings and don’t forget all the wild animals that died from the fire as well, live stock from some of the ranches and those that were just burned and are suffering. The point to my letter is Mariposa County has one […]

Supervisors ignoring target shooting danger



Editor, Last August, I made an appearance at the Mariposa County Board of Supervisors meeting requesting the board to pass legislation prohibiting target shooting on public land in Mariposa County during fire season. I followed that up with a letter to Chairman Marshall Long adding emphasis to the request and to follow up with action by the board. Over two […]

Fall care of perennial vegetables

OVER THE GARDEN FENCE

Assuming you planted an annual fall and/ or winter garden back in the waning summer months (or even if you didn’t), it is now time to address the fall care of perennial vegetables such as artichokes, asparagus, horseradish, Jerusalem artichokes and rhubarb, you may have established. They need to be “put to bed” for the harsh winter. Artichokes are hardy […]

No taxpayer should be left behind

CAPITOL VIEW

In the last four national elections, Americans made it clear that we won’t accept the economic stagnation we’ve suffered during this past decade. Former President Barack Obama’s policies of higher taxes and greater regulatory burdens suppressed economic growth to a dismal 1-½ percent annual average — about half the post-war growth rate of 3 percent. President Ronald Reagan averaged 3-½ […]

Various improvements slated across district




Various facility improvements have been and will be taking place across the Mariposa County Unified School District. Improvement of roofs district-wide will take place soon. Teter Architects, based in Fresno, was approved by the school board at its Nov. 9 meeting to start working on the specifications for roofing projects which the board prioritized. “These are the really bad ones […]

Board approves tourism funding; questions raised about the future



Mariposa County Supervisor Miles Menetrey called it the “football we like to kick around.” He was talking about funding for the Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau. It’s been a controversial topic in recent months, especially given the fact a new funding formula will provide additional dollars to the bureau this year. The subject was a topic in the “consent agenda” […]

Tree work to cause closure of 8th Street



A major artery to Mariposa County High School will be closed for three days next week. Mariposa County Public Works officials have announced 8th Street between Highway 140 and Bullion Street will be closed Nov. 20-22 for tree work. The closure will be from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Motorists are asked to follow the detour signs and […]

Field of Service concludes with message of optimism




The third annual Field of Service: Past and Present wrapped up Sunday with a message from a distinguished military member. Brigadier General Clay L. Garrison, Commander in the California Air National Guard, spoke to an audience on the lawn outside of the Mariposa Museum and History Center and provided a message of hope and optimism. Garrison said America can look […]

Day cares to benefit from holiday bazaar



The Yosemite Holiday Craft Bazaar is a festive event that offers an opportunity to shop for handmade gifts from Yosemite area artists while raising funds for the Yosemite National Park Child Care Center (YNPCCC). Each year on the first Friday of December, artists from the Yosemite region gather to share their talents with visitors. This year, the show will be […]