Burn ban will be lifted Friday morning: CAL FIRE

The burn suspension in Madera, Mariposa and Merced counties will be lifted this Friday. CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit Chief Mike van Loben Sels is formally canceling the burn suspension and advises that those possessing current and valid residential burn permits can now resume burning on permissive burn days. The suspension becomes effective at 8 a.m. this Friday, Dec. 6. Burn […]

County residents can get free tickets from YARTS

The Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) is offering up to four roundtrip tickets to Yosemite National Park to all Mariposa County households on days when regular service is provided. The tickets are free and are available while supplies last or until June 30, 2020. In addition, a child under 12 may ride for free with a ticketed adult. “We […]

Glacier Point and Tioga roads closed for winter

Yosemite National Park officials have announced Glacier Point and Tioga roads are closed to all vehicular traffic for the winter season. Glacier Point and Tioga roads typically close each fall and remain closed through the winter season. These roads reopen each spring when weather and road conditions are safe for vehicular traffic. Yosemite National Park officials encourage visitors planning to […]

4-H enrollment deadline approaching, set for Dec. 15 in Mariposa County

The 2019-20 Mariposa County 4-H program year started Oct. 1. There are 4-H clubs around the county to choose from: Bootjack 49ers, Triangle (Woodland Elementary area), Catheys Valley, Clover Pioneers (Mariposa), Hornitos and the Don Pedro Rattlers. Some projects this year are junior master gardeners, livestock projects, shooting sports (rifle and shotgun), arts/crafts, rocketry, small engines and more. Besides club […]

Symphony Orchestra to celebrate holiday season

The Mariposa County Arts Council will present the Mariposa Symphony Orchestra’s Festive Holiday Concert on Saturday, Dec. 21. The concert is set for 7 p.m. at the Fiester Auditorium of Mariposa County High School. The holiday concert will feature two major works: both suites from Georges Bizet’s “L’Arlesienne” incidental music — including the beloved holiday favorite, “Farandole” and the extended […]

Group accepting holiday donations

Following last year’s successful holiday donation drive, Progressive Mariposa members are again collecting donations for various community programs run by the Alliance for Community Transformations. New items in the wish lists below may be brought to the next general meeting on Dec. 15 or dropped off prior to the meeting at Pure Training Studio at 5081 Bullion Street to the […]

Soroptimist club to provide career guidance to area girls

Soroptimist International of Mariposa will host a day-long conference for high school-age girls, where they will learn about career opportunities, setting and achieving goals and overcoming obstacles to success. The “Dream It, Be It: Career Support for Girls” program aims to help girls grow to be strong, successful and happy adults. The Dream It, Be It event will take place […]

YouTube channel to help in local fire risk reduction

The Mariposa County Resource Conservation District has launched a YouTube channel with videos for homeowners who want to reduce the risk of wildfire on their property. The videos were created from presentations given by local and statewide experts — CAL FIRE, University of California Cooperative Extension, fire history expert George Gruell and others — and have been approved for content […]

Holiday craft show set for Dec. 6-7 at the fairgrounds

A major holiday craft show is coming to Mariposa. This annual Christmas Craft Show is sponsored by Soroptimist International of Mariposa and has gained a reputation as the “season’s best.” Crafters will be showing off their skills and wares in two buildings. The two-day show will be Dec. 6-7 at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds on Fairgrounds Drive. On Friday, Dec. […]

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Boxing program for Parkinson’s receives a major financial boost


A local program aimed at stamping out Parkinson’s Disease received a boost recently. The Mountain Fitness Rock Steady Boxing program received $2,289.65 from Steve’s Sportsmans Cafe, and $309.81 from Pizza Factory to help cover expenses associated with running the specialized program. Steve’s Sportsmans Cafe donated all of its profit from two days over a recent weekend, not to mention staff […]