2019-07-25 E-Edition

Not your average visitor

A young black bear (cinnamon in color) was hanging around Carleton Road recently. Newspaper reader Kay Price said the bear visited their house in the morning on July 14. She said the bear spent time climbing the tree in the front yard, trying to get to the bird feeders. The bear then came onto the back deck of the house […]

UC Merced, park debut program to aid veterans

FREE Will assist veterans in finding career paths, furthering education; enrollment is limited

A new program being offered by UC Merced is targeted at helping veterans. The four-day Yosemite Veterans Education and Leadership Seminar will be held next month and will focus on helping veterans transition into the workplace. “It’s a new program,” said Steve Shackelton, executive director of the Gallo Management Program at UC Merced. “It has taken a long time to […]

Man gets eight years for having sex with two minors


A Mariposa man was sentenced to prison last week for having sexual relations with minors. Miles Lee Imamura, 25, was sentenced to a total of 16 years in prison. However, his two eight years sentences will run concurrently, meaning he will serve at least 85 per- cent of that time, or just under seven years. Imamura was given credit for […]

County seeking grant to construct new rec center



Last week at the Mariposa County Board of Supervisors meeting, there was one small step from the board itself, and one giant leap for Mariposa County as a whole. The supervisors unanimously approved the submission of a grant application which will seek funding to construct a recreation center in Mariposa. Specifically, the grant will seek funds from the Statewide Park […]

Cox case just keeps on going


The case involving local landowner Jerry Cox is like the Energizer Bunny. It just keeps going and going and going. That was the case on Monday of this week when it was continued for another 30 days. The Cox case has been ongoing for more than two years. It involves his 435 acres of property being placed into receivership for […]

Menetrey announces bid for a second term

Miles Menetrey is seeking his second term on the Mariposa County Board of Supervisors. Menetrey, the supervisor from District 5, recently made the announcement to seek the seat. His name will be on the ballot in the March primary, which was moved up this year by state officials. “My top priority has always been serving the people of Mariposa County,” […]

Ribbon cutting ceremony held at AutoCamp facility


It was anything but easy. In fact, it was quite difficult, with fires, a lot of rain and other obstacles. However, that did not stand in the way for developers of an upscale lodging experience now located in Midpines. AutoCamp Yosemite, which features new Airstream trailers as the main accommodations, had its official ribbon cutting last week. The ribbon cutting […]

News and notes from the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff’s Daily Log July 15 – Loose cattle were reported on both Ben Hur and Buckeye roads in Mariposa. • Loose dogs in the road were reported on both Miller Road and Indian Peak Road, both in Mariposa. • Deputies investigated a report of vandalism on Highway 49 South in Mariposa. • There was a report of an abandoned dog […]

Mariposa County Fire Response Log

July 15-21

• EMS – 7 • Fires – 1 • Public Assists – 2 • Auto Collisions – 2 Mariposa County Fire Department supports the county with 13 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 […]