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Learn To Protect Oak And Pine From Drought

How is California’s record drought affecting your pines and oaks — and what can you do about it? That’s the topic of a free Mariposa County Master Gardeners workshop on Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to noon at Lake Don Pedro Elementary School, 2411 Hidalgo Road, La Grange. Please register so there are enough materials to go around. Register ...

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Another Illegal Pot Grow Busted Near Mariposa

MARIPOSA COUNTY – Sheriff Doug Binnewies and the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office continue their campaign to rid their county of illegal drug activity. On Thursday afternoon, June 26, detectives from the Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at a parcel located on Wild Horse Lane, located about 15 miles south of the town of Mariposa.

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Victim Of Fatal Crash Identified

MADERA COUNTY – The woman who died in a head-on collision on Highway 145 on Thursday has been identified as 61-year-old Charlotte Louis Boatright of Coarsegold. Boatright was eastbound on Highway 145 from Highway 41 in a 2009 Chevrolet at approximately 40 mph, according to CHP, when for unknown reasons, she veered into the path of a westbound tour bus.

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Woman Dies In Head-On Crash On Highway 145

MADERA COUNTY – A head-on collision on Highway 145 just east of Highway 41 has claimed the life of a Coarsegold woman and her dog. Just after 5 p.m. this afternoon a tour bus filled with passengers was hit head-on when a small sedan, driven by a woman who has yet to be identified, veered into its lane, according to ...

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Fire Restrictions On Sierra National Forest

CLOVIS – The Sierra National Forest will be implementing forest-wide fire restrictions. Higher fuel temperature, dry fuel conditions, severe drought, and an increase in fire activity on the forest and nationwide has led to this decision. Restrictions are in place in all areas on the Sierra National Forest, including the wilderness. Campfires and barbecues are only allowed in developed campgrounds ...

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Wawona Water Levels Critical

WAWONA – Drought conditions across the state are also affecting Yosemite National Park and those who live and work there. Park Superintendent Don Neubacher is asking Wawona residents to start conserving immediately to ensure sufficient water supply throughout the rest of the season. A letter sent to residents by Neubacher outlines steps they will need to take for maximum conservation:

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Mariposa Symphony Orchestra's Independence Day Spectacular

MARIPOSA – Though Tchaikovsky’s monumental “1812 Overture” has been performed by the Mariposa Symphony Orchestra in the past, there will be one big difference this year at the orchestra’s “Independence Day Spectacular!” Concert – the recorded sound of actual cannons. The concert will be held Saturday, July 5, at 7 p.m. at the Amphitheatre at Mariposa County Park, with the ...

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DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint This Friday

OAKHURST – The Oakhurst Area of the California Highway Patrol will be conducting a DUI/Driver License Checkpoint on Friday, June 27, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., somewhere within Madera County. In addition, specially assigned officers will patrol the surrounding area searching for DUI drivers.

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Summer Adventure at North Fork Library

NORTH FORK – Kids are looking forward to Wednesdays this summer as the North Fork Library lets young readers get hands-on during their Summer Reading Program, Paws to Read. Kids from 4 years of age to 12th grade are invited to participate every Wednesday afternoon in fun projects with special guests. And of course, they get to explore the wonderful ...

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Monsters In Mariposa Bucking Bulls Event

MARIPOSA – The Bucking Bull Owners Syndicate (BBOS) is pleased to announce their premier event of the summer, Monsters in Mariposa, will be held at the Mariposa Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 26. The BBOS will be bringing the strongest, biggest bulls in the State to the beautiful mountain town of Mariposa for an unforgettable family fun experience.

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