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Sierra Art Trails showcases area talent

Get your howl on for annual CoyoteFest

DA decision down to two

County bans kratom sales

Health officials supported measure

FAIR Plan increases coming in October, pain already here

Jerseydale rates have already jumped, dispatch changes coming

Coming soon

Highway 140 celebration means much more than just a roadway The construction of the road changed everything for Mariposa County

County stuck in middle of Yosemite land swap

‘I don’t see who this is hurting’

Land developer says concerns overblown

Celebration of Highway 140 to be held at Sept. 22 ceremony

Concerted effort helps to contain Colorado Fire

Planes, engines, hand crews and more help squelch blaze

Parking big concern for housing plan

Can we take you higher?

Legendary Yosemite marijuana story debuts in Oakhurst

Kellie Flanagan·September 09, 2026

DA decision comes down to two

Human remains found near Agua Fria

Is JCF hospital on the verge of a turnaround?

The district has a rosy budget forecast, but there may be reason for skepticism

Oakchella musical festival will help to raise funds for My Club

Equal justice at the courthouse

Mariposa County may switch from ‘indigent defense’ to new Office of Public Defender

Deal exposed for land swap with Yosemite

Las Vegas developer seeks short cut roadway into park

Sylvia Emery to serve as parade grand marshal

It’s fair week, and one group has been key over the years

Friends of the Fairgrounds helps keep the place running

Joshua Keheley sues county

A ‘Who’s Who’ of Mariposa County are named in lawsuit

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Colorado Fire holds at 250 acres

Kellie Flanagan·September 02, 2026

Yosemite chef charged in federal sexual assault case

World premiere of famed weed incident in Yosemite is Sept. 5

The praises are endless for Shelton Johnson

Bonn embezzlement case returns, new judge in place

Appeals court said Fagalde ‘abused his discretion’

A STORIED CAREER

Shelton Johnson has made a huge impact on Yosemite

INSIDE THIS WEEK

From judge to DA? Fagalde bid will raise conflict issues

Golden opportunity

Board makes gold mining centerpiece of economic plan

Highway 140 celebration will be taking place on Sept. 22

French Fire suspect gets probation, must pay $270K restitution

After turmoil, Alliance chief says programs on rebound

Differing views

Supervisors wrestle with conduct, speech matters

LIVING LEGEND

Shelton Johnson’s legacy lives on after retirement

Missouri Gulch project on track

Workforce housing is goal

Voters in Madera County will decide on increasing the TOT

JCF, Oak Valley heading toward new partnership

Letter of intent may mean millions in federal dollars

Group is being organized to attend ceremony for Mankins

Cox appeals court ruling

Case is now in the hands of Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Owner of vacation rental facing felony charges discovered dead

Suicide suspected after body found in house

Raising concerns

Oversight at JCF, including CEO pay package, is drawing local concerns

Tough situation

Many agencies involved trying to address homeless issue after local shelter closes

Yosemite Hospitality sues county in big tax dispute

Concessionaire pays $1.2M a year in property tax to Mariposa County

To boldly go …

For Kellie Flanagan, being in Star Trek was a game changer

EMC home destroyed in fire, resources limit other damage

Danger, drownings along Merced River peak in July

New life?

Mt. Ophir may live again as area mining operation

New contract for hospital CEO Kuzak

JCF Healthcare District ends fiscal year with $6.7M in red ink, but $21M in cash reserves

Breaking barriers

Young welder makes her way in profession

Preparing for next disaster

County to seek grants to build ‘resilience center’

Quick thinking

Hollywood voice actor saves drowning man in Merced River

Equestrian access to Yosemite questioned

Local group seeks answers, wants to meet with officials

Wake-up call

County has scare about CalPERS, retired workers

On the streets

Briese gives a behind-the-scenes look at county homeless situation

Noise ordinance goes nowhere in quiet death

Delinquent utility bills may go on tax rolls for residents

Grand jury cites several issues; a new group sworn-in last week

McPadden: Crowds yes, but no chaos in Yosemite

Van Fire burns more than 1,100 acres

Animal control hoping to find groups willing to do adoptions

Fire insurance rates jump after Airport Company 25 left off list

Bolton to go to trial next year for murder of Wendy Pullins

Delays in Oak Fire case likely with DA turnover

Ed Wackerman,74, to be able to stay home by himself

Sheriff says compassion is critical to help those in need

Officers are making constant contacts, trying to intervene

A star spangled success

Organizers pleased with outcome of July 4 celebration

Josh Urista’s journey to a Habitat home is meaningful

Mariposa Gazette office be closed on Friday

STICKER SHOCK

Backflow devices required by the state mean high costs for MPUD customers

Hiker dies from Nevada Fall, woman survives rescue effort

America to mark its 250th birthday

Mariposa to party with music, parade, drone show and more

Homeless shelter to remain open until the end of month

Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of America

Josh Keheley amends claim against county, DA and sheriff

Wackerman case moves to Fresno site

Plea deal of 10 years to life rejected

On the streets; no place to go

A ‘Giant’ undertaking

Researchers scale famed sequoia for checkup

Pay raises for department heads, buyouts for workers

Supervisors consider pay raises for top managers while buyout program is proposed for others

Kellie Flanagan·June 23, 2026

Hiker dies at Nevada Fall

Judge orders involuntary medication of Bootjack man

Going up? Climbing rules in U.S. are now open for public comment

County budget is in limbo for FY 27

Mariposa County to consider buyouts for employees

Bonn embezzlement case back once again

5th Appellate District appeal finds Fagalde erred in rejecting diversion

Ranger fired for trans flag on El Capitan has case dismissed

Nailed it

No bail for Jonathan Bays

Man charged with attempted murder in sword attack

Edelheit, Bissmeyer face off in D1, Guenthart keeping job

Brandon looks to upset Alvarado-Gil in State Senate District 4

Sheriff Briese: ‘The community is scared’

Sheriff says homeless encampments might lead to a ‘catastrophic event’

Not on the menu

Ahwahnee Hotel kitchen, Base Camp Eatery get ‘unsatisfactory’ grade; overall rating of ‘marginal’

Salute to Seniors 2026

Celebrating our area’s graduating class

Judge rules against Cox

Lawyers have until June 12 to file documents; appeal is possible

Sign of the times

Survey seeks community input on signs, sidewalks and more

Get your chivalry and fantasy on for this weekend’s festival

The trip of a lifetime

Veteran Ron Wollak takes Honor Flight to Washington

DA resigns

Walter Wall makes announcement Tuesday morning to supervisors

CAPTURED

Bays was captured near Mariposa; faces charge of attempted murder

Connections homeless shelter closing June 30

Will United Way and other groups fill the gaps?

Kellie Flanagan·June 03, 2026

Bigelow, Barker may be headed for runoff in EMC District 5 election

Kellie Flanagan·June 02, 2026

Edelheit, Bissmeyer, Guenthart lead in early returns

Emotions run deep during Vietnam-focused gathering

Delegation from San Francisco pays visit to Coulterville

Town halls planned for Visitor Center

Smithsonian officials begin county efforts

Bracing for big impact

The Big, Beautiful Bill comes home to roost

Samurai sword wielding man wanted for attempted murder

The attack led to an overnight manhunt, victim’s hand almost severed

Kellie Flanagan·May 27, 2026

Homeless man caught, arrested for attempted murder

Library set to mark Memorial Day this Thursday

YARTS enacts summer service

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Six candidates apply for open seats on the hospital board

‘WE’LL BE GHOST TOWNS’

Coulterville and Lake Don Pedro say potential water and wastewater rates could doom their communities

Gazette to be closed Friday

Festival set for Saturday

Memorial Day ceremony set

Discover in this week’s paper

Board punts on the Visitor Center, Chamber keeping contract for now

County TOT collections are healthy

MAKING A STATEMENT

Employees of MCUSD demand increased pay

JCF Board selects two, Dr. Smith withdraws as candidate

TAKING FLIGHT

Veteran Trent Williams takes emotional trip to D.C.

Park superintendent shrugs off matter of overcrowding

Critics disagree on many fronts

Election coming soon, officials are set to go

Attempted murder suspect now dead

Coulterville woman had minor injuries

Director’s resume raises questions

Experience took place of educational degrees

Sheriff launches website for missing women

Barbara Barnett case focuses on new ‘boyfriend’ and gold bracelet

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McPadden shrugs off crowds, Glacier Point to open

Kellie Flanagan·May 08, 2026

Stayner conviction upheld by state’s Supreme Court

Gazette once again takes home top prize during journalism awards event

Help wanted: Hospital must appoint two to board

Former U.S. Marine is sentenced for stalking and threats

VISIT MARIPOSA

Millions do each year, but the question is who will be running the Visitor Center

Plain talk

Governor candidate Chad Bianco doesn’t hold back at local gathering

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Stayner conviction upheld by CA Supreme Court

Royals ready for ‘26 Butterfly Festival

FACEOFF

District 1 candidates talk issues

Judge issues a gag order in Wackerman arson case

Hospital board chaos — again

Two members resign, chairperson cites ‘hurtful and vicious rumors’ from others on board

Going (way) up?

Some utility rates could skyrocket

Annual Butterfly Festival is all set to go this weekend at the county fairgrounds

Kellie Flanagan·April 27, 2026

JCF board chaos: Ryder-Priola and Burchfiel resign

Board says CDBG loans must be repaid

Sierra Foothill Conservancy celebrates 30th anniversary

Various topics covered during assessor forum

‘Revenue leakage’

Red ink piles up, as county and hospital leaders try to keep positive about ongoing financial woes

Coulterville mother is killed in irrigation tunnel collapse

OSHA investigating accident at Canyon Tunnel Project

County refusing to supply new director’s resume