Highway 49 North will be closed until ‘mid-summer’

Caltrans officials estimate the cost to be $11 million

It was the perfect storm. From Mother Nature’s standpoint, at least. But for travelers of Highway 49 North in Mariposa County, it’s the perfect headache. It was March 22 when the skies opened and began washing away one of the steepest, curviest and most scenic roads in the county. And it’s likely going to be at least sometime into July, […]

Honoring a legend

Beloved educator Rod Fiester will retire, honored at festival


Rod Fiester has spent 31 years as a teacher for the Mariposa County Unified School District, and he wouldn’t have it any other way. As the son of legendary music teacher Richard Fiester, it seemed only fitting that Rod would follow in his father’s footsteps. Rod went straight out of service in the United States Army into his profession as […]

Park officials continue to work on traffic congestion


It’s a problem that continues to grow — and solutions are not easy. That problem is traffic congestion in Yosemite National Park and Mariposa is on the forefront of the issue. “We want to embrace the Yosemite region,” said Kathleen Morse, chief of strategic planning for Yosemite National Park. She spoke last week at the Mariposa County Business Association meeting […]

Board votes 4-1 for sanctuary opposition



There was no shortage of emotions during the Mariposa County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, but there was nearly a shortage of chairs. That’s because community members packed the supervisor chambers for almost three hours of the meeting to provide input about a controversial issue. Eventually, the board members passed a resolution in opposition to California’s sanctuary law by […]

Second Amendment rally is held at MCHS



Living in America means having the right to voice one’s opinion. Several students at Mariposa County High School voiced theirs recently during a pro-Second Amendment rally, held May 2 at MCHS. The students stood near the steps leading up to the high school’s main building and peacefully mingled. About a month ago, a National School Walkout was held across the […]

Mariposa Pow Wow slated this weekend

The 25th Annual Mariposa Pow Wow is set for this weekend. It will be May 12-13 at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds. Once a year, the American Indian Council of Mariposa County (AICMC) — aka the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation — organizes a traditional Native American celebration. To most people this celebration is known as the Mariposa Pow Wow but, to […]

News and notes from the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office

Jail Booking Report Here are some of the highlights from the recent booking reports at the Mariposa County Jail. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law April 30 – Kerry John Fisher, 29, Greeley Hill, was arrested for assault, battery and property damage. May 1 – Michael Howard Palmer, 55, Mariposa, was arrested for […]

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Mariposa County Fire Response Log

April 30-May 6 • EMS – 10 • Fires – 1 • Public Assists – 0 • Auto Collisions – 1 Mariposa County Fire Department supports the county with 14 volunteer stations located throughout the county. If you are 18 years of age and possess a valid CA driver’s license, we would love to hear from you! Positions are available […]

Volunteer tutors are sought for the adult literacy program

The Mariposa County Library is looking for people who would like to share their love of reading and make a difference in someone’s life by volunteering as tutors in the adult literacy program. Math and computer tutors are also being sought. Tutors must be 18 years old or older; be English speaking; have a high school diploma or passed a […]