The rest of the best: here’s part two of the greatest Grizzlies



In last week’s edition of the Gazette, a partial list was presented of the greatest athletes in the history of Mariposa County High School athletics. The list was voted on by a panel of voters, made up of Trace DeSandres (athletic director and former athlete), Loyd Hobby (former coach/athletic director), Ed Vegely (former coach) and Tammi Richards (former athlete and […]

Atkins nails buzzer shot to lift MCHS



They persevered all day long, like climbers going up a big hill. And at the end, it finally paid off. Trailing by one point, Blake Atkins lofted a high arcing shot in the paint over the outstretched hands of Bret Harte defenders, making it at the buzzer to lift the Mariposa County High School boys basketball team to a 62-61 […]

Lady Griz heating up on hardwood just in time for league play



A slow start didn’t stop the Mariposa County High School girls basketball team from beating Bret Harte 50-28 last Friday in Mariposa. “Defensively I thought we were okay,” said MCHS coach Trace DeSandres. “We rebounded and got the ball up the floor.” Neither team scored any points until MCHS’s Lily Heavner scored off of an outlet pass with 4:37 remaining […]

Cars and Coffee to hit the streets this spring

Event now in the works, will raise money for area schools


A new event is in the planning stage, and it could provide monetary assistance to schools across the County. Cars and Coffee, a unique car show, is being planned for the spring of 2018. It will be held at locations in Coulterville, Mariposa and Groveland. Persons in the community can enter their cars in the show for a small entry […]

A lot going on in Cathey’s Valley

Fundraiser to pay for busing to Yosemite

Steve’s Sportsmans Cafe will be holding a fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 6. Steve’s will serve pancake breakfasts in the morning and spaghetti dinners at night, and proceeds from those orders will help raise funds to allow fourth and fifth graders at Mariposa Elementary School to take enrichment field trips to Yosemite National Park. Specifically, the funds will pay to cover […]

Adult ed classes offered in spring

Starting this semester, the Mariposa County Office of Education is offering new classes for adults. The still growing list of classes includes varied opportunities from earning a diploma to songwriting and jewelry making. Class sessions will be held for six to eight weeks. Mariposa Diploma/GED – Schedule may vary. Adults who would like to complete their high school diploma or […]

IN BRIEF…

Lion’s Club slates Crab Feed The annual Lions Club of Mariposa Crab Feed is set for Feb. 3 , 2018. It is the largest fundraiser of the year for the club. There will be an auction that features many prizes, including a hunting trip for two to New Zealand. Tickets are $45 per person. Table decorating will be at 4:30 […]

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