The federal government shutdown is about to be felt in a painful way in Mariposa County, like a punch to an empty stomach.

A dog takes one final sniff of the air while leaving Yosemite National Park along Highway 140. Photo by Tom Lyden The fall colors in Yosemite National Park were stunning last weekend, and the crowds ...

Stacey Kuzak In searching for its latest CEO, the John C. Fremont Healthcare District didn’t engage in an elaborate and expensive national search. Instead, the board of directors wasted no time ...

Ukulele class is shown. A Mariposa Arts Council grant, funded by Mariposa County, is helping to provide music education, inspiration and camaraderie to Mariposa residents at a monthly ukulele ‘Boot ...

Flags are shown at the Mariposa Museum and History Center from last year’s event. Submitted photo The 11th Annual Mariposa County Field of Service-Past and Present event is organized by the Hornitos 4 ...

Editor, As everyone knows, we are almost a month into this current government shutdown. Orders from the Secretary of the Interior dictate parks remain open to the public even as staff is greatly ...

Lisa Eidelheit My name is Lisa Edelheit and I’m running for Mariposa County District 1 Board of Supervisor. I have lived in Midpines for the past 38 years with my husband, Charles, where we raised our ...

Mariposa County residents facing housing challenges now have access to comprehensive support services through a new partnership between local organizations and the Central California Alliance for ...

Pictured at Tunnel View are Moses Lopez, Kara Rieg, Elijah Jackson, Tamzen McCollom, Aiden Messenger, Sawyer Newsom, Kelsea Coder, Eli Gemma, Hunter Ramirez, Ethan Garcia and Demi Camorlinga, Kerry ...

Will he or won’t he? That is the question about whether Mariposa County District Attorney Walter Wall will have to run for his seat in the 2026 primary election in June. The issues concerning the ...

A controversial animal ordinance may meet its day of reckoning. The ordinance was passed by the Mariposa County Board of Supervisors in September on a 3-2 vote and immediately drew the wrath of many ...

No park rangers at the gates during the federal government shutdown, and no entrance fee. Photo by Tom Lyden The data points are few, but tourism in the town of Mariposa appears to be holding steady ...