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Thank you for all the kindness

Kristen FiesterMountain Crisis Services is thankful for the community support that survivors and their families receive during the holiday season. Mountain Crisis Services staff would like to take this opportunity to thank all of those who generously donated to survivors. Such kindness gives survivors the opportunity to enjoy the holiday season during such a challenging time in their lives. Mountain... READ MORE >

Fire Safe Council off to a good 2024 start

The Mariposa Fire Safe Council has started the 2024 new year right, and we couldn’t be happier. Shortly after the first of the month we received contracts from CAL FIRE for three wildfire mitigation projects. The combined value of the funding is $2,225,585. The most important of the three projects is the Bumguardner Ridge Fuel Break. This will be developed... READ MORE >

Great treatment at the ER at JCF

Editor, On Dec. 29, 2023, I had a horse accident resulting in a dislocated left shoulder. My wife drove me to the John C. Fremont ER for care. The staff were swamped, but they made me feel as if I was the most important patient they would see that day. EMT Jess, Dr. Lieght, RN Alexis and X-ray Tech Jess... READ MORE >

What happened that day is pretty cut and dry

Editor, A recent letter in the paper said “many people have varying opinions of what happened that day.” (Referring to Jan. 6, 2021, the day of the attempted insurrection.) If anyone still doesn’t know what happened that day, I recommend they read the January 6 committee’s final report which covers that day and events leading up to it — https://www.jan-... READ MORE >

Remembering the heroes

Nolan Varney stands in a hotel at Disney World beside an American Flag honoring his late father, Braden.Editor’s note: This is the second in a two-part series from columnist Jessica Varney about her recent experience at Disney World and what it meant to her and her family. Jessica VarneyThe Gary Sinise Foundation (GSF) for families of the fallen is like... READ MORE >

Fashion show to benefit elegant dress program

MCHS students are shown during the Elegant Dress Closet Tea and Fashion Show in 2023. Submitted photoSoroptimist International of Mariposa is hosting the Elegant Dress Closet Tea and Fashion Show on Saturday, Feb. 17 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Mariposa Senior Center at 5246 Spriggs Lane. Tickets are $15 and are available for purchase at Happy Burger Diner,... READ MORE >

Mariposa Pride announces new Brian Moczygemba Memorial Scholarship

Brian Moczygemba Mariposa Pride is introducing the Brian Moczygemba memorial scholarship. Brian was a graduate of and educator at Mariposa County High School. He was a lover of literature, and a leader of the MCHS school community. He passed away in May 2023 in San Diego. Brian had a wit that was hard to match; always ready with a playful... READ MORE >

Charter school announces open enrollment

Sierra Foothill Charter School (SFCS), a free, non-profit, TK-8 public school located at 4952 School House Road in Catheys Valley, is accepting New Student Intent to Enroll forms and Continuing Student Re-enrollment forms as of Jan. 22 as part of its open enrollment period for the 2024-2025 school year. Open enrollment continues through April 15 at 4 p.m. As a... READ MORE >

Thank you Kids First

Submitted photoA thank you note is shown from Marbella Gil’s second graders for a grant Woodland Elementary School received for P.E. equipment. In 2023, Kids First gave the teachers of Mariposa County Unified School District over $43,000 in grants for things needed in their classrooms. ... An online subscription is required to view news content on this website. To continue... READ MORE >

Betsy Dumont is appointed to top UC Merced administrative position

Elizabeth “Betsy” DumontElizabeth “Betsy” Dumont, Ph.D., has been named executive vice chancellor and provost of the University of California, Merced after a robust process that drew candidates from across the United States. Dumont has served as dean of UC Merced’s School of Natural Sciences since 2017 and is a professor of life and environmental sciences. Announcing her appointment, Chancellor Juan... READ MORE >