MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control next week on State Route-49 (SR-49) and SR-140 for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled as follows: STATE ROUTE 49 • One-way traffic control from State Route 49 to Smith Road for striping work beginning Monday, August 26. Work will continue through Thursday, ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–According to the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office: It all started Wednesday afternoon around 1:45 pm in the Buck Meadows area of Mariposa County on Hwy 120. Anthony Mehlhaff 40 years old from Los Angeles, CA walked up to a pregnant waitress in a local restaurant. He reached out and touched her stomach and reportedly said “The spirits led me ...

Yosemite Unified School District announced they are serving free meals to all students under the National School Lunch / School Breakfast Programs, Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2024-2025 school year. All students will be served lunch and breakfast at no charge at the following sites (including Educational Options): Yosemite High School, 50200 Road 427, Oakhurst, CA 93644 Coarsegold Elementary ...

Movie Times for Yosemite Cinema Friday, August 23rd, through Thursday, August 29th   Alien: Romulus (R) Friday, August 23rd – Monday, August 26th | 12:40 pm, 3:40 pm, 6:40 pm Tuesday, August 27th, Wednesday, August 28th | 3:40 pm, 6:40 pm Thursday, August 29th | 12:40 pm, 3:40 pm, 6:40 pm Play Trailer ➤ Starring Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie ...

MARIPOSA–The John C. Fremont Healthcare District is excited to announce the arrival of three highly qualified physicians, each bringing extensive expertise to our inpatient and emergency departments. This development marks a significant step in their ongoing commitment to providing exceptional healthcare to the Mariposa community. Starting August 1, 2024, these physicians have officially joined the district, contracted through eRX, and ...

MADERA COUNTY–The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in two recent ATM thefts in the mountain area. (Pictures are available at the end of the article.) Bass Fork Theft The first theft occurred on July 18, 2024, around 2:30 AM at the Bass Fork Star Valero. The business sustained extensive damage.  An unknown ...

MARIPOSA–One of Mariposa’s longest-standing community programs, Music on the Green features free, live concerts every Friday and Saturday of the summer at the Mariposa County Art Park. Produced by Andy Roberts and the Mariposa Arts Council, Music on the Green supports local and traveling musicians from all genres. It also draws visitors and residents alike to Mariposa’s vibrant, historic downtown community. This ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control next week on State Route-49 (SR-49) and SR-140 for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled as follows: STATE ROUTE 49 • One-way traffic control from Mount Bullion Cutoff Road to Mt. Ophir Road for pavement work beginning Monday, August 19. The work continues ...

Movie Times for Yosemite Cinema Friday, August 16th, through Thursday, August 22nd Alien: Romulus (R) Friday, August 16th – Monday, August 19th | 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 6:00 pm Tuesday, August 20th, Wednesday, August 21st | 3:00 pm, 6:00 pm Thursday, August 22nd | 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 6:00 pm Play Trailer ➤ Starring Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, ...

Submitted by UC Mariposa Master Gardener – Lorri MacDonald The Mariposa Library, in cooperation with UC Mariposa Master Gardeners, held a free Fairy Woodland Workshop on Sunday, August 4th. Enchanting and creative fairy habitats were created with a spirit of play and wonder by children and adults alike. Abby Miller, a library assistant, provided a plethora of materials from paint ...