2019-09-19 E-Edition

Jeff Aranguena set to officially become school superintendent

A new era


It’s only fitting that Jeff Aranguena will be the new superintendent for the Mariposa County Unified School District and Mariposa County Office of Education. After all, he was born and raised in Mariposa. He walked the hallways of the schools. He graduated from Mariposa County High School and bleeds green and gold. He knows the district because he has been […]

Pair arrested in 2018 traffic fatality

Duo voluntarily traveled to Mariposa County from Alabama

After more than a year and a half, two people have been charged for the death of a man in a car accident. Amanda Gene Branco, 35, has been charged with vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, hit and run resulting in a death, conspiracy to commit a crime and exiting the scene of a hit and run. She was arrested […]

Local woman dies in lawn mower wreck

A Mariposa County woman died following a lawn mower accident last week. Patricia Kelley, 57, was pronounced dead at the scene following the incident, which happened on Friday, Sept. 13. According to the California Highway Patrol, at around 3 p.m., officials were dispatched to Kimble Road west of Highway 49 South. Kimble Road is located in the extreme eastern portion […]

Election processes are now being put in place for upcoming primary

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And so it begins. Though the primary election in California is not until March, all the wheels are now in motion for when the time comes. “I’m feeling very comfortable,” said Courtney Progner Morrow, chief deputy county clerk. Morrow is in charge of elections for the county and since the state has moved the primary up to March from June, […]

El Portal Market ownership could be changing soon


After less than three years into a 10-year contract, it appears the operators of the El Portal Market are trying to get out of the business. “Business negotiations are underway and papers have been filed to talk about change of ownership,” said Scott Gediman of the public relations office at Yosemite National Park. The market is a unique setup because […]

Board to consider new smoking ban

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The Mariposa County Board of Supervisors will consider an update to strengthen the county’s existing policy on smoke-free environments at the regularly scheduled board meeting on Sept. 24. The proposed change to the current Smoking and Tobacco Use Ordinance includes restrictions on smoking and vaping in outdoor dining areas and within 25 feet of any mobile food vendor or food […]

New county housing specialist introduced



A position that county officials have been hoping to add for some time now has officially been filled. Ben Goger was introduced as the county’s housing development specialist at last week’s Mariposa County Board of Supervisors meeting. “We know this is a position we’ve been excited to be developing for quite some time. I’m thrilled to have Ben here and […]

News and notes from the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff’s Daily Log Sept. 9 – There was a loose pot-bellied pig on Rancheria Creek Road in Midpines. • There was a disabled vehicle on Jessie Street in Mariposa. • Child abuse was reported in Midpines. • Smoke was seen on Stumpfield Mountain Road in Mariposa. • Loose cows were reported on Penon Blanco Road in Coulterville. • Child abuse […]

Mariposa County Fire Response Log

Sept. 9-Sept. 15

• EMS – 5 • Fires – 2 • Public Assists – 2 • Auto Collisions – 5 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 and […]