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Early returns in for Eastern Madera

Eastern Madera County early election results Following are the preliminary results for Eastern Madera County of the Consolidated General Election held in Madera County on June 7, 2022.  According to the county, 12,121 votes were cast out of 71,961 registered voters in Madera County, representing a 16.84 percent turnout as of 8:11 p.m.  The total number of ballots of over... READ MORE >

Measure O almost certain to pass

Smallcombe, Toso have leads in preliminary county returns Early indications are the ballot measure to increase the sales tax by one cent in Mariposa County has passed. Measure O, which has been in the forefront for many months and in the works for several years, looked like it would easily pass after the early returns were posted tonight by the... READ MORE >

Yosemite National Park closes to all visitors

Yosemite National Park officials on Friday announced the closure of the park to all visitors. Officials said the closure will be enforced. Here is the complete press release from park officials. Yosemite NP, California – Yosemite National Park is announcing modifications to operations at the request of the local health department. As of 3:00 pm today, Friday, March 20, 2020,... READ MORE >

Newsom orders residents to shelter in place

On Thursday, March 19, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order related to the Covid-19 virus. Newsom’s order is for people in non-essential services to stay at home to stop the spread of the virus. Here is the order:... READ MORE >

Measure M passes easily, Eppler retains seat, McClintock victorious

Measure M, the Mariposa County ballot initiative to raise the tax on tourists who purchase accommodations, passed easily in the Tuesday general election. The measure, which will raise the transient occupancy tax by 2 percent and put an estimated $3 million per year into county coffers, garnered 3,953 votes while there were 2,673 votes against, according to the unofficial final... READ MORE >