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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Earlier this month students from Mariposa County High School attended the Hollister Ag Welding Competition where they took third place. Pictured from left are Ben Lingenfelter, Lucas Ibarra, Brady ...

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 ...

Dr. Mimi Carter is shown with her family, who she said have been very supportive as she has been in her new role. Submitted photos It’s hard to think of many people as dedicated to health as Dr. Mimi ...

Above is the overall view of the rock slide that took place on Highway 140 near the current Ferguson Slide. The bottom photo shows working inspecting the slide. Officials are hopeful they can get at ...

The “big barn” at Happy Goat Farms, which will eventually be used for events, is shown here. Though there were some mixed feelings about providing a conditional use permit to Happy Goat Farms to be ...

Saddle up and head for the first rodeo of the spring season, the 76th Annual La Grange Rodeo on Sunday, April 6. It’s a full day of roping and riding events starting at 8 a.m. Get there before noon to ...

Shown is the MYSO 20th season-opening concert at the Garden Terrace in Yosemite with Concertmaster Rylan Post. Photo by Rie Kobayashi The Mariposa Yosemite Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) continues its 20th ...