I am a recently retired veterinarian who built a house and lived in Mariposa County since 2006. During the last year, I know of at least 11 fires caused by PG&E, and there have been three fires within three miles of my residence that are very concerning to me. Governor Brown and state lawmakers are working right now to pass ...

So you want to say “Thank you to the Firefighters.” Every sign along the roads is appreciated by the firefighters and responders. However if you REALLY want to say “Thank You,” call your congressman and state officials to demand a “Livable Wage” to these brave and dedicated souls who protect your lives and your property. They have families and bills, ...

Open Letter To: Mr. Jerry Leong, July 5, 2018 Capital Outlay Lands Analyst Cal Fire Technical Services Section 1300 U Street, Sacramento, CA 95818 We dodged a major fire disaster on Deadwood Lookout Mountain on July 4, 2018; please note the Sierra News Online link below. It took Cal Fire almost an hour to get equipment to the fire which ...

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Mariposa County recruits, trains and supports CASA volunteers who advocate for children in court, in the classroom, and in the community. These caring individuals serve as the children’s “voice,” working one-on-one with them so that they know they are not alone throughout their time in foster care. Our organization believes in compassionate care for ...

I moved here from Pasadena 15 years ago because I loved the mountains and the people were so nice up here. Six years ago, the dirt road I use to take my kids to school, was impassable, even in my 4-wheel drive truck. I was getting ping-ponged around by 8 different county workers who couldn’t figure out how to fix ...

Another Memorial Day is upon us with the nation honoring the ultimate sacrifice made by our servicemembers for our country. This practice dates back well over a hundred years. I visited my husband’s grave in Arlington National Cemetery two weeks ago while I was in Washington, D.C. for an important event honoring him and the other members of his elite, ...

June 5th, 2018, is election day, and I would like to encourage your readers to vote for Jessica Morse for Congress. I live in Coarsegold, California, and attended a candidate forum in Oakhurst earlier this year, where I met the 3 Democratic candidates for Congress in this district. Jessica Morse was a standout to me because of her service as ...

I’ve known Tom Wheeler for over 30 years. As a hard-working long-time resident he has served all of us in Eastern Madera County in numerous capacities for years. He understands the needs of the district and applies his prior private sector experience to help solve the present challenges we face. Tom has helped to instill a Customer Service attitude within ...

We are writing to show our support for District 5 Supervisor, Tom Wheeler. We know Tom well though our involvement with him in Rotary, where he is an active member. We have chosen to support his campaign for reelection because he is a hands-on supervisor, is always accessible to discuss issues, and because we feel that he genuinely cares about ...

I know two of the candidates for 5th District Supervisor. Our Current Supervisor Tom Wheeler and challenger Mark Sobel. I am voting for Tom Wheeler without reservation. Tom knows his district, his constituents and the issues that directly affect us. He is the most accessible Supervisor I have known in 35 years of residence in Oakhurst. That is not a ...