By Ron Allen, UC Master Gardener, Mariposa County Have you seen a monarch butterfly in the last few years? Probably not. Or, not many at least. Despite the name of our county, we do not see too many of these big, beautiful, orange and black butterflies which we remember from our youth in the Mariposa area. Their population in western ...
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Spring is Here! Follow these Simple Steps to Improve Energy Efficiency in the Home SAN FRANCISCO — This week Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) marks the beginning of spring by offering simple steps to keep energy efficiency in mind during the March equinox. It’s entirely possible to use both the furnace and air conditioner on any given spring day as ...
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MADERA COUNTY — Tesoro Viejo Development™ today announced that KB Home, one of the largest and most recognized homebuilders in the nation, will be joining the highly regarded builders at Madera County’s newest award-winning, master-planned community. KB Home will widen the selection of homes available for homebuyers at Tesoro Viejo with its Bristol neighborhood. “We are thrilled to welcome KB ...
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The 2022 Madera County Academic Pentathlon culminated with the Super Quiz and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, March 19 MADERA COUNTY – The 2022 Madera County Academic Pentathlon culminated with the Super Quiz and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, March 19 naming Mountain Home School Charter this year’s 7th grade champion team and Sherman Thomas STEM Academy the 8th grade champion team. ...
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Ruben Mendoza formally filed his candidacy for Sheriff/Coroner of Madera County CHOWCHILLA – Ruben Mendoza formally filed his candidacy paper work for Sheriff/Coroner of Madera County with the support of his wife, Lynette Mendoza, retired Fire Captain, California Department of Corrections, and their two daughters, Kamryn and Korina Mendoza. Statement from Ruben Mendoza I was born in El Paso, Texas, ...
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The Zoo’s giant anteater, Chive has given birth to a female pup, Ají. FRESNO – The Zoo’s giant anteater, Chive has given birth to a female pup, Ají. The anteater baby will continue to grow and is being monitored by the Zoo’s animal care team. Little Ají will be carried on Chive’s back for several months and will periodically be ...
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A 47-year-old male from San Bernardino, CA. drowned in a private pond in Oakhurst, CA. OAKHURST – A 47-year-old male from San Bernardino, CA. drowned in a private pond in Oakhurst, CA. on March 14, 2022, around 2 pm. The Madera County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a drowning at a private residence in Oakhurst. Deputies responded to the ...
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Nancy Ann Johnson was born September 23, 1947, in Santa Monica, California, to parents Orvis E. Pealer and Wanda L. Mauck. She was involved with Job’s Daughters of Bethel #125 in Los Angeles, CA. She attended schooling at Westwood Elementary, Emerson Junior High, University High (class of 1965), and Santa Monica City College for 2 years where she obtained her ...
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After a two year absence, the Mariposa Search and Rescue (SAR) Team Will Host the 10th Annual Fundraiser Dinner MARIPOSA – The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team will be hosting the 10th Annual Fundraising Dinner on Saturday, March 26, 2022. The event will be held in Building A at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds. Technical demonstrations will begin ...
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