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More YHS graduating seniors

New website to update Highway 41 undertaking

Four people arrested in sting targeting ag chemicals

County earns $1.3 million in delinquent tax sale

Art & Wine Hop returns on June 18

Election results remain unchanged in county

Oakhurst man found guilty of killing his wife; sentencing scheduled June 25

Balanced budget

Madera County board passes historic amount, projections in the black

MYSO sets Independence Day Spectacular

MCHS Class of 2026 celebrates

Area favorites set to perform this weekend

Fun with fabric

Let’s dance

Mariposa County welcomes RCRC Board of Directors meeting and tour

MCHS alum graduates boot camp as group’s top recruit

Conor Oliphant earns high honor

Yosemite 911 caller serves two years for assault, harassment

Sheriff’s office shuts down three illegal cannabis grow operations

Medical transportation program costing HHSA extra $1.3 million

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NEWS & NOTES FROM THE MARIPOSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Music is in the air with pair of summer programs geared toward the local youth

Public comment now open for input on the Mist Trail

EMC HAPPENINGS

San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition

Chukchansi workers donate blood as part of resort’s community outreach

Mutton Busting season starts June 13

Three key positions have new leaders

Madera County brings wealth of experience to new roles

Bigelow, Barker appear headed to runoff

HAPPY TRAIL

Senior center to unveil new place for people to walk

Fire prevention, more will be offered by county in Oakhurst

A DOUBLE TAKE

Golden Chain production takes theatre to new level

Solo artists to highlight weekend jams

Black & White Ball set in November, tickets will go on sale starting in July

Blue Moon Metals to kick in $40K for July 4 drone show in Mariposa

Organizers hope private donations will cover all costs

Inaugural Yosemite Film Festival all set to go on June 25-28

Life along the creek, homeless by choice

Who will take over as new District Attorney?

Another shuffle in the top law enforcement position in Mariposa County. Any takers?

California Highway Patrol officially announces merger of its Mariposa, Oakhurst offices

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Pair of fires are a reminder for residents

Waltz Fire scorches more than 1,600 acres in remote area near Catheys Valley

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EMC HAPPENINGS

Music in the Meadow schedule announced

Special guest Perrin Pring introduces new sci-fi book

Golden Chain Theatre makes ‘Double Trouble’

Rhiana Jones is HOW recipient

MCDPH celebrates their newly remodeled clinic

Road 26 finally completed

1323 Madtown’s robotic dynasty continues

ALL ABOARD

Tickets now on sale for jazz train

It’s a banner EMC year

How Sweet it is

Health, food, World Cup at the library

Many programs being planned with healthy living as the focus

Arts council awards four grants

Summer music camp introduces the new little theater

Music on the Green kicks off its season this weekend

Art, Wine & Wheels Festival a big success

Solar canopy coming to Yosemite Crossings in Mariposa

NEWS & NOTES FROM THE MARIPOSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Some (possible) good news for JCF financials

Board hears positive input and also discusses many other issues about hospital

Fishing rules at Yosemite changing

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Board offers public input for budget

EMC HAPPENINGS

School worker is arrested on charges of child porn

RAISING THE ROOF

Community center rehabilitation is resounding Oakhurst success

Swimmers shine at league championship

PRESERVING HISTORY

Work to begin on Jesse Ross Cabin in North Fork

Students net $120,000 from community

Quick action by rescuers saves woman from drowning

A glorious day in the gardens

First-ever garden tour in EMC is a rousing success

Group gives quilts to local veterans

Learning curve

Sierra Cider expands offerings

Crowds pack Yosemite over the Memorial Day weekend

JCF board selects two as Dr. Smith withdraws name

Tony Krizan receives achievement from his high school back in Ohio

NEWS & NOTES FROM THE MARIPOSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

He’s back

Election officials are all set for next Tuesday’s primary

Election office all set to go, returns expected fairly fast

Burn permits to be suspended June 1

Wild times

EASTERN MADERA HAPPENINGS

Come on and take a free ride

Targeted grazing focus of May 31 event

Bass Lake Triathlon all set to go May 30

Chamber holds annual ceremony

RETIREMENT RULES

Longtime Sierra-Tel executive makes his last call

Wilkinson coming back to YHS

Summer fun at Bass Lake

Many events will keep everyone entertained

Tower String Quartet set to perform May 24

Popular group will be in Oakhurst

FINDING SOME DOWN TIME

Diane Boland leaves a big Coarsegold legacy

Be on the lookout

Music on the Green set to return June 5

Downtown scenery

JCF celebrates annual Hospital Week

No place like home

Donetta Jean Boutique is new Mariposa option

Several recent blazes are reminders of the danger of wildfires

Eye-opening TOT collection numbers

Democrats announce scholarship winners

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NEWS & NOTES FROM THE MARIPOSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Punk singer gets treatment for ‘24 YNP rampage

Anthony Mehlhaff, lead singer of Cancer Christ, avoids prison time and will go to treatment center in SF

Fresno man drowns in mishap at Millerton Lake

EMC HAPPENINGS

Community center updates will need help of volunteers

CCC work center work making progress

Vehicle hits horse in Coarsegold area

Man dies in at Bass Lake accident

Highway 41 expansion is now official

Short-term rental ordinance clears hurdle, on to full board

Author to make several area appearances about his book

Art & Wine Hop set to kickoff another season

Event draws both locals, visitors to enjoy the area

Library to launch Summer Reading Program, dinosaurs to be featured

Special event on June 6 will feature prizes and much more

ONE GIANT LEAP

Frog number 10,000 reintroduced to Yosemite National Park during event last week

Downtown transit to be subject of meetings

Next Smithsonian visit scheduled in county

Art, Wine and Wheels equals a great local community event

NEWS & NOTES FROM THE MARIPOSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

YOUTH MOVEMENT

New leadership now in place at Tavis Corporation as the company gears up for growth well into the future

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Coarsegold native to lead county arts council

‘Fast Eddie’ gotta fly, 50 years at the wheel my, my

Sereno retiring from UPS after 50 years

Coulterville group plans pair of utility rate hike meetings

McPadden sworn in at private ceremony

DOI’s Kevin Lilly, who oversees national parks, waxes on parks and God

Helping with history

DA launches new citizens academy

Memorial Day ceremonies scheduled

EASTERN MADERA HAPPENINGS

There’s nothing quite like the Raymond Parade

Yosemite Half Marathon is set for May 9

Georgia Kopel to be honored by HOW on May 19

Local Kiwanis Club is planning two dinners

All encouraged to attend a live raptor show set for May 16 at the senior center

MY Club hosts ambassador ceremony

Butterfly Festival takes flight

Arts alliance bringing touring exhibition to Mariposa County

Mother’s Day Tea set May 9 at museum

Make stationery out of flour in May 9 class

Mariposa Certified Farmers’ Market now part of the Market Match program

Meeting to examine JCF board openings

Dems to host supervisor forum

Tourism Week being marked, report indicates a huge impact in the county

Winners of Mariposa Paint Out announced

Community choral concert is slated for May 16 at high school auditorium

Hwy. 140 work sends park crowds elsewhere

NEWS & NOTES FROM THE MARIPOSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Library to have annual spring book sale on Saturday, May 23

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CAMEL KNOWLEDGE

Helping the animals takes center stage at Raymond facility

Man arrested on child porn charges

EASTERN MADERA HAPPENINGS

Another short-term rental draft released by county officals

Vehicle stuck in mud leads to arrest of man

Truck ends up in the drink at Bass Lake

Middle school students compete in new games

A twist on ‘Alice’ has two shows left

ArtsFest set to go on May 2

Art in the street

Coulterville man is arrested for possessing heroin, more

Former county official says loan forgiveness was never promised

Prue sounds alarm over dire hospital finances

Former board member calls hospital cash burn a ‘five alarm fire’

NEWS & NOTES FROM THE MARIPOSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Rotary and Interact Clubs to host lithium-ion battery recycling drive

Facelift event collects 990 pounds of trash

Library to give out free comic books on May 2

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EMC HAPPENINGS

Soroptimist awards, tea set May 9

Yosemite Renaissance work on display now in Oakhurst

Underwater innovation

Students shine in ROV contest

Danny’s Boneyard

Skateboarding, and more, part of Oakhurst shops

A lifetime of work results in a triumph for Sandra Brinley

And the real winner is the community — which benefits everyday

Making mosaics

Volunteers sought to restore one of oldest log structures in Madera county

UCCE has several workshops planned

Grand Jury applicants now being sought

Corrections

Gil to be guest speaker at fire, insurance town hall

NEWS & NOTES FROM THE MARIPOSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

JCF Foundation is keeping quite busy

Kelley McClard celebration set

Shakeup at USFS

Sierra National Forest says wildfire response will remain unchanged

Free mobile dental service coming May 5-6

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Man sentenced on child sex charges

EASTERN MADERA HAPPENINGS

Art Season is upon us

Wide variety of exhibits, gatherings and more kick off in foothills

Growing animal rescue group to have training in Ahwahnee

Vacation rental owner accused of taping guests is released on bond

Area Kiwanis Club celebrates 40 years and honors Mona Diaz

County gives green light to largest road project ever

BOOKS ARE BACK

Raven & Pines will be hosting grand opening on April 25

Renowned comic book artist to make local presentation

Arts Council seeks board members

Museum tea event is set for May 9

Ember Stomp event is slated for May 30

Soroptimist Tea is April 18

Get pumped up for Monarchs, magic and music May 2-3

Butterfly Festival will feature a wide variety of musical acts over weekend

NEWS & NOTES FROM THE MARIPOSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

MELTDOWN: Where’d the snow go?

Record heat likely means early opening for Glacier Point, Tioga roads

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EASTERN MADERA HAPPENINGS

Genna Parker is the April HOW recipient

New crisis, sobering center breaks ground

Coarsegold recognized by national group for being a rural destination

Area students shine in academic events

Major road repairs set for two forest areas

Big night for the arts set for April 18

Movin’ on

Great success, then tragedy; KM Moving closing doors

Yosemite Conservancy announces $19 million grants

Disturbing details emerge in vacation rental case

Arts + camp registration slated to open this week

Annual Mariposa Paint Out event scheduled to take place April 22-26

Stompers Spring Artisans’ Show set for April 11-12

Landmark local rock shop to mark grand reopening April 12

Youth are now sought for Butterfly Festival royalty

JCF, county to conduct town hall

Wrangler Reunion set for April 19 in Catheys Valley

‘Golden Years’ prep focus of programs

Gem and Mineral Show set April 11-12

Happy Goat owner says he’s not going anywhere

Sharp, Fruth to lead the Fire Safe Council

Renowned comic book artist to be at library

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NEWS & NOTES FROM THE MARIPOSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

County seeks grant to kickstart hillside trail

Coulterville woman’s pardon request sent to governor

McClary spent 30 years in prison for a murder she did not commit

Gazette owners to speak at meeting this Saturday

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National Parks bracing for $736M in budget cuts

DOI promising shift to ‘visitor facing roles,’ will offer buyouts, retirement

EASTERN MADERA HAPPENINGS

A burning desire to help make sure everyone is safe from fire

Fire Safe Council moving forward, shares goals and ambitions

Quite the promotion

Mariposa man dead following March 21 wreck

Lake life comes alive

A big celebration is also in order as Bass Lake marks 125 years

DOWN ON THE FARM

Turning locally grown into a business

Brook Allen seeking county supervisor post

Vacation rental owner arrested on charges of child sexual abuse, more

Officials say man was also recording guests during intimate moments

Cowboys (and girls) had a blast

Third annual Cowboy Day at Mariposa Museum and History Center was a success

Youth are now sought for Butterfly Festival royalty

Making a statement

Free health screenings set April 18

MCHS celebrates athletes at Winter Sports Banquet

Hot streak continues as Grizzlies start week 6-0

Track and field rack up personal bests at invite

Arts + Community grant program now accepting applications

Merced River Fest is slated for April 18

Planners tell Camp Yosemite details needed

Art, Wine & Wheels announces winner of 2026 art contest

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NEWS & NOTES FROM THE MARIPOSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

The Grove House gets an outdoor music permit

Subway! Where did you go?

Assault charges dropped, alleged victim recants

‘Cosmo’ May catches a break, but hatchet and chainsaw case remains

Library to host CPR, first aid training

Soroptimist Tea is slated for April 18

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Good results

Annual Au Naturale exhibit is now open for submissions

EASTERN MADERA HAPPENINGS

The impact of AI

YHS students delve into the still evolving world

Search warrant leads to illegal grow, weapons and stolen car

Glorious Garden Tour will feature a trio of homes

Grab your fancy hats and mint juleps and help the EMC community center

Discovering dinosaurs

Fossil excavation site is one of best in North America

A ‘reel’ experience

Young Oakhurst resident makes catch of a lifetime

Cowboy Day ready

La Grange Rodeo gets season started on March 29

Shredding event set April 18

Free health screening scheduled for April 18

Yosemite Wrangler Reunion set April 19

Audubon Society planning many events in the region

Grand Jury applicants now sought by court

Free tax assistance available at Mariposa Library

Operation Easter meal requests open

Library joins three-state consortium

‘Star Trek’ actor George Takei part of the new book initiative

Annual plant sale returns April 25

Cowboy Day all set to go for this Saturday

Tourism in 2026: Summer vacation in war time

A changing landscape in California leaves officials still pondering this season

MARIPOSA COUNTY FIRE RESPONSE LOG

The battle worth fighting

BETWEEN THE LINES

NEWS & NOTES FROM THE MARIPOSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

E Clampus Vitus celebrates Stockton Millerton Road at the county line

Good question: J.C.F. & The Odd Fellows

Local author Tom Phillips answers question of why history matters

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Bass Lake fishing derby set May 2-3

EASTERN MADERA HAPPENINGS

Wasuma brings home academic gold

Valley Children’s named one of top places to work

Ex-coach is slated to be sentenced for sex crimes

Coarsegold Cougars do well at meet

Man captures disturbing image on remote camera

Babysitter is charged in violent child abuse case

Braxton Musselman shows improvement

Mountain Artisans Market set to make its return on March 21

Everyone invited to Bobby’s Birthday Bash at Wildworks

Process underway for the 2026 edition of Discover

Supervisor candidate debate set April 22

Public is asked to submit questions for the event in Midpines

Doomsday plane spotted over Fresno

Military officials say pilots were practicing approaches at airport

Gem and Mineral Show is all set to go April 11-12

Shredding event set for April 18

Dawn Leitzell to share her life experience on April 25

Operation Easter meal requests are now open

Grand Jury applicants for ‘26-’27 now sought

July 4th celebration to include music, drone show

MARIPOSA COUNTY FIRE RESPONSE LOG

NEWS & NOTES FROM THE MARIPOSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Oops! Democrats left off list of candidates

Something in the air

Homecoming in Catheys Valley slated for April 18

Sparky the Fire Dog turns 75

Annual plant sale returns April 25

UC Master Gardeners returning popular event for public

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