Is there or isn’t there? That is the question when it comes to the issue of a published report last week that indicated there would be a reservation system implemented this year at Yosemite National ...

Thomas “Tom” Kent Cooke was born on Sept. 7, 1947, in Oakland, Calif.,and passed away on March 24, 2025 in Modesto, Calif. He was raised by his mother, Ellen Jane Cooke. Tom always believed education ...

On Tuesday, March 25, the Mariposa County Sheriff’s office responded to an incident at Mariposa Elementary School. The incident involved a 14-year-old student who brought a replica-style pellet gun ...

Details about the death of a woman after being found with severe injuries at Yosemite National Park remain elusive. The woman, who was identified only as being 34 years old, was found injured on March ...

Jim Rhodes, area veteran, is shown during a presentation about the Together With Veterans program as he receives recognition for his hard work. Photo by Madison Kirkpatrick Whether you are visiting or ...

One-way traffic has been flowing on Highway 140 headed to Yosemite National Park, following a rock slide that occurred on March 17. After collaboration between Caltrans and Teichert Construction in ...

Here are some of the highlights from the recent booking reports at the Mariposa County Jail. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. March 24 - No bookings. March ...

Mariposa County Fire Department supports the county with 13 volunteer stations located throughout the county. If you are 18 years of age and possess a valid CA driver’s license, we would love to hear ...

The first Southern Athletic League (SAL) Track and Field meet is in the books as the Mariposa County High School Grizzlies traveled to Waterford last week to compete. MCHS competed with Waterford, ...

Editor’s note: A few weeks ago, Rep. Tom McClintock was scheduled to do an interview with this newspaper. That in-depth interview had to be changed though the congressman did do a telephone interview ...

Brooke Gutierrez and Alex Drake look over a map of the MID area which is nearly all located in Mariposa County. Photo by Greg Little When a document weighs one pound and 5.6 ounces, you know it’s ...

Chris Chase and Alison Pool are shown in front of their office at Chase’s Foothill Petroleum in Mariposa. Photo by Greg Little It’s without a doubt one of the busiest places in Mariposa County. From ...