PATH OF DESTRUCTION

Winter storm smacks Yosemite, displaces workers; more bad weather being predicted

The recent severe winter weather in Yosemite National Park is taking its toll on buildings and workers. The storm last week caused considerable damage — and left about 150 concessions employees without housing. During the storm last week, Yosemite Valley received 18-24 inches of snow, causing trees to snap, power outages and road closures. A press release from Yosemite National […]

Grizzly sports teams just keep winning



As former Indianapolis Colts head coach Jim Mora would say, “Playoffs? Are you kidding me? Playoffs?” Yes, the playoffs are here and each winter sports team at Mariposa County High School qualified for postseason play. This school year might be reminiscent to some Grizzly fans of 2016, when Mariposa won a handful of section titles. The various Grizzly sports teams […]

Former Super Bowl champ will be featured speaker at Sports Stars event

A special event deserves a special speaker. The first ever Mariposa Gazette Grizzly Sports Stars awards show will be held Monday, June 3 at Mariposa County High School’s Croft Court. Super Bowl champion Tim Collier will be in attendance to address the youth who will be honored at the event. Collier played 10 years in the National Football League, and […]

Fire funding major issue for officials


Last November, voters in Mariposa County gave the green light to increase the transient occupancy tax, which is collected from visitors who rent rooms, houses and other accommodations in the county. Now, county officials are starting discussions on how to spend the approximately $3 million which is anticipated from those funds on an annual basis. Measure M was passed under […]

Organizers now in full gear for May pow-wow



It’s a few months away, but the Mariposa Indian Council is already working hard to plan the 26th annual Chi-tock-nonkote u-pu (spring celebration). “We’ve been holding several meetings,” said Pam Martinez Darcy, one of the event’s organizers. “There is a lot of planning. We have several subcommittees.” This pow-wow has been set for May 11-12 at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds. […]

PE requirements changed by board



It’s a question dating back several years for the Mariposa County Unified School District: what should the physical education requirements be at Mariposa County High School? Over the last several years, MCHS has required three years of physical education for its students to graduate, while only two years are mandated by the state. Many parents and students in the community […]

Final chance given for Don Pedro sewer rates


Residents in Lake Don Pedro will have one more chance to approve wastewater rate increases, or the county may have to take matters into its own hands. At issue is the aging wastewater system and how much it will cost to get that system into compliance. Mariposa County Department of Public Works Director Mike Healy said the system is in […]

News and notes from the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff’s Daily Log Feb. 4 – There was a tree blocking Indian Peak Road in Mariposa. • A bull pine was reported on Hunters Valley Road in Bear Valley. • Rock and debris was reported on Yaqui Gulch Road in Mariposa. • Attendance issues were reported at Greeley Hill Elementary School in Greeley Hill. Feb. 5 – Downed trees were […]

Mariposa County Fire Response Log

Feb. 4-10

• EMS – 7 • Fires – 0 • Public Assists – 7 • Auto Collisions – 2 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 for fire/medical and […]

IN BRIEF …

Gazette to close Feb. 18 The offices of the Mariposa Gazette will be closed on Monday, Feb. 18 in observance of Presidents’ Day. All of our normal deadlines remain in place with the exception of obituaries, which can be submitted by 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19. The classified advertising deadline remains at noon on Tuesday. All news copy should […]