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(1838 - 1914)

  “Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.”
John Muir


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Monday 5-3-10

6th Annual Mariposa Rotary Art & Wine Festival May 22, 2010
Mark your calendars for May 22nd from 11:00 to 6:00 pm and experience all the new happenings at the 6th Annual Rotary Fine Art & Wine Festival! A spectacular gathering of California's finest wineries highlighting their favorites at our historic courthouse lawn location. Wine enthusiastic will grab their glass and start swirling and sipping while having the opportunity to ‘ask the winemaker’ questions on everything in the wine making process from ‘grapes to glass’.
Mariposa News - 6th Annual Mariposa Rotary Art & Wine Festival May 22

Jobs:
Mariposa County Human Services Agency Contract Opportunity

Streamflow Measurements Resume on Clavey
Sonora, Calif., (May 2, 2010)…The Forest Service today announced the Stanislaus National Forest, in partnership with the City and County of San Francisco Hetch Hetchy Project, has re-installed a stream flow...
Mariposa News - Streamflow Measurements Resume on Clavey

Weather
Enjoy lunch outside today as Monday is shaping up to be the warmest day of the week.

Monday Special Slideshow
2010 Mariposa Butterfly Festival

Set 1 of many slideshows to appear over the next few days.
A Sierra Sun Times Special Edition 2010 Mariposa Butterfly Festival

Sunday Special SlideShow
2010 Mariposa Schools Butterfly Release
The day was finally upon us for the school children to release their butterflies. There was excitement in the air as over twenty classrooms from the schools along with the pre-schools and home school children descended to the Mariposa Creek Walkway to release the butterflies that they had spent weeks raising.
Sierra Sun Times - 2010 Mariposa Schools Butterfly Release By Linda Gast

Donnell Vista Closed, other sites affected in 2010 for Improvements under Recovery Act
Sonora, Calif. (April 28, 2010)…Stanislaus Forest Supervisor Susan Skalski today announced that the Donnell Vista will be closed for the 2010 recreation season  and several other recreation sites will experience temporary closures because of construction activities that will occur starting in April and extending through September 2010.
Mariposa News - Donnell Vista Closed, other sites affected in 2010 for Improvements under Recovery Act

Earthquake Map:
Still Shaking down South.
Recent Earthquakes in California and Nevada

Agritourism around the World:
Pennsylvania;
Self-guided tour of barn quilts is launched in eastern Bradford County

Last year, the chamber of commerce launched a project to install 100 barn quilts on the sides of buildings in Wyalusing area, including historic buildings, barns, homes and businesses, Gaustad said.
So far more than 40 barn quilts, which range in size from 4 square feet to 64 square feet, have been installed on buildings located in the Wyalusing School District, including the Wyalusing Valley Museum, the Homer Funeral Home, and the Grovedale Winery, Gaustad said. The chamber hopes to have the remaining barn quilts installed by the end of the year, DeMartino said.
"It's agri-tourism," said Gaustad, explaining the chamber of commerce's project. "The chamber was looking for a way to promote our area that would highlight our agricultural history. It's a big deal."
Daily Review

In the Area News:
Differences subtle in race for 25th,
From Grocery Store to Garden, Foothill-Style,
Big Trees could grow by additional 320 acres...
Mariposa News, Area News, California News, USA News, World News

Sheriff Report 
A sick dog was on Clavel Way.
An injured goose was on Silva Road.
An injured owl was on Vista Grande Way.
Someone was shooting on Triangle Road....

MARIPOSA COUNTY DAILY SHERIFF REPORT


Weather Report

Monday's Forecast
71
- 81 Today: Sunny today along with the high temps rising two to three degrees from Sunday's high temps. Overnight lows are running in the 40's.
Yosemite Valley:
Sunny, with a high near 74. East northeast wind 6 to 13 mph becoming south southwest. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Southwest wind between 8 and 11 mph becoming calm. 
Mariposa News - Sierra Sun Times - Weather Forecast For Mariposa / Madera County Foothills / Yosemite

Real Estate News:

Fed's Guynn Warned in 2004 Rates May Fuel Home-Price Surge
The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta told fellow policy makers in 2004 that the central bank’s low interest rates may be contributing to surging home prices, according to transcripts of their meetings.  
Sierra Sun Times Real Estate - Homes and Land For Sale In Mariposa County

CalPERS/CalSTRS
*Think Mariposa County
Sutter Supervisors to study pensions

While some Sutter County officials have pointed to its ability to avoid layoffs and the other effects of pension-driven cash squeezes, Auditor-Controller Robert Stark countered that its own pension system's underfunding has more than doubled to $126 million in the past year — and that its turn to suffer is near without radical changes.
"What you'll see is a steady erosion of our reserves; we may look like everything's fine compared to other cities and counties, but I think we're on the same sinking ship," he said Friday. "The sooner we take the steps to mitigate that, the better off we'll be in the end."
Appeal-Democrat

California Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau endorses Brad Goehring for Congress
A fourth-generation farmer who has become a national spokesman on water issues, Brad Goehring, has earned the California Farm Bureau Federation endorsement in the 11th Congressional District. Goehring seeks the Republican nomination in the district, which encompasses parts of Alameda, Contra Costa, San Joaquin and Santa Clara counties.
Farm Bureau endorses Brad Goehring for Congress

California Economy
Can a prison save a town?
At least six counties and two cities have approved measures to allow new prisons in their jurisdictions, according to the state Department of Corrections, which is overseeing a $6-billion prison expansion program that includes construction of at least 35 new facilities.
latimes.com

United States Economy
News Analysis - Deflation Could Stall Efforts to Revive Greece in Debt Crisis
The government is now committed to whack back the public sector, including pensions and popular social benefits; to raise consumption taxes to record highs; and to promote tax reform, in an effort to shrink the enormous black market, reduce tax evasion and increase government receipts.
NYTimes.com


Sunday 5-2-10

Sunday Special SlideShow
2010 Mariposa Schools Butterfly Release

The day was finally upon us for the school children to release their butterflies. There was excitement in the air as over twenty classrooms from the schools along with the pre-schools and home school children descended to the Mariposa Creek Walkway to release the butterflies that they had spent weeks raising.
Sierra Sun Times - 2010 Mariposa Schools Butterfly Release By Linda Gast

Weather for Mariposa on Sunday

is looking fabulous as the temps will be in the 70's, which is just the right temperature for Butterflies according to the Mariposa Butterfly Whisperer!

Celebrate Sunday Worship Service Outside
7:30 a.m. - 8 :30 a.m. 
Sunrise Worship Service
- Arts Park

Mariposa Butterfly Festival 2010 Schedule of Events
Click for Schedule of Events

Mariposa Butterfly Festival
Click for Event Map

Plan Your Weekend
The Mariposa Symphony Orchestra will be in Yosemite Today!
Goldrushcam  Out And About Weekend Edition Covering Yosemite National Park, Mariposa, Eastern Madera County, Tuolumne County and Calaveras County


Mariposa County Fire Department Recognized at Twentieth Annual Fresno Regional Occupational Program Advisory Night
Mariposa County Fire Department was included in a select group of six recipients of the 2009 William F. Noli Outstanding Service Award at the Twentieth Annual Fresno Regional Occupational Program (ROP) Advisory Night.
Mariposa News - Mariposa County Fire Department Recognized at Twentieth Annual Fresno Regional Occupational Program Advisory Night


Yosemite: National park is a serene escape
On Mariposa;
...It was a quaint little place that houses the California State Mining and Mineral Museum, with exceptional specimens of minerals and gems from around the world. Downtown also had scarecrows decorating the posts of the stores on both sides of the main street for Halloween, just like we had here in Martinsburg. The place felt like home...
The Journal

Reminder:

Burn Permits are Required in Mariposa County below 4,000 feet.

Earthquake Map:
Still Shaking down South.
Recent Earthquakes in California and Nevada

Agritourism around the World:
Oregon;
Winery owner one step closer to conditional-use permit for events
Jerry Marshall's eight-year battle to host weddings, receptions and reunions on his scenic vineyard property near West Linn is almost over.
OregonLive.com

In the Area News:
Differences subtle in race for 25th,
Three UC students win solar prize,
Wine Passport Days...
Mariposa News, Area News, California News, USA News, World News

Sheriff Report 
A sick dog was on Clavel Way.
An injured goose was on Silva Road.
An injured owl was on Vista Grande Way.
Someone was shooting on Triangle Road....

MARIPOSA COUNTY DAILY SHERIFF REPORT


Weather Report
* The forecast for the Mariposa Butterfly Festival on Sunday is looking great with high temps in the 70's.
*The first week of May is looking dry along with warming high temps.

Sunday's Forecast
69
- 79 Today: Sunny today along with the high temps rising eight to nine degrees from Saturday's high temps. Some areas could be slightly breezy today. Overnight lows are running in the 40's.
Yosemite Valley:
Sunny, with a high near 73. North northeast wind between 11 and 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northeast wind between 9 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Mariposa News - Sierra Sun Times - Weather Forecast For Mariposa / Madera County Foothills / Yosemite

Real Estate News:

Fed's Guynn Warned in 2004 Rates May Fuel Home-Price Surge
The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta told fellow policy makers in 2004 that the central bank’s low interest rates may be contributing to surging home prices, according to transcripts of their meetings.  
Sierra Sun Times Real Estate - Homes and Land For Sale In Mariposa County

CalPERS/CalSTRS
More city of Redding layoffs may be in the works
He said unions representing city employees were asked in February to pay their own contributions to the California Public Employee Retirement System but refused, so the city will need to implement the proposed cuts.
Redding Record Searchlight

California Farm Bureau

Struggling dairies hope to hang on as milk prices rise

Compared to where they were last year, California dairy farmers have reason to breathe a little easier.
The price of milk will get a boost in May. Dairy exports are up. And with signs of an improving economy, there is hope that the worst is behind them.
Struggling dairies hope to hang on as milk prices rise

California Economy
Michael Hiltzik: Money talks loudly in California election
Now that the "Money Talks" California election of 2010 is in full swing, it's timely to examine just how loudly the millions of dollars being spent by major corporations at the ballot box are speaking, and what they're saying.
latimes.com

United States Economy
*Would they tell a fib to the people who bailed them out?
GM 'close to committing fraud' in ad, lawmaker charges
A senior Republican criticized General Motors Co. decision to run television advertisements featuring the company's CEO that tout its repayment of $6.7 billion in government loans.
Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., the ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, said in a letter obtained by The Detroit News today to GM chairman and CEO Edward Whitacre Jr. that the company "has come dangerously close to committing fraud and that you might have colluded with the U.S. Treasury to deceive the American public."
The Detroit News


Saturday 5-1-10

Man dies in fall near Mariposa - Updates - fresnobee.com

Stitching a story: Free quilt show is part of Mariposa's Butterfly Festival - Lifestyles - MercedSun-Star.com

Letter to the Editor – Re-Elect Supervisors Aborn and Bibby
Dear Editor, Lee Stetsons full page response to factual statements contained in recent Gazette letters to the Editor compels me to respond. Fourteen years attending the weekly Board of Supervisors meetings provides quite a history of Mr. Stetsons activities as a former Supervisor.
SIERRA SUN TIMES

Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce Requests the Mariposa County Airport Contract be Reissued for an Additional 90 Days
...The Chamber of Commerce brings forth these questions from membership and fellow business owners:
1. Why would Mariposa County enter into a 10 year agreement to operate our airport after spending only 30 days searching for the best qualified party to contract with?...
SIERRA SUN TIMES

You Tube Video of the Week
Yosemite

Reminder:

Burn Permits will be Required in Mariposa County beginning Saturday May 1, 2010.

Mariposa Butterfly Festival 2010 Schedule of Events
Click for Schedule of Events

Mariposa Butterfly Festival
Click for Event Map

Plan Your Weekend
Wow!
Another Event Filled Weekend in the Area
Goldrushcam  Out And About Weekend Edition Covering Yosemite National Park, Mariposa, Eastern Madera County, Tuolumne County and Calaveras County

Earthquake Map:
Still Shaking down South.
Recent Earthquakes in California and Nevada

Agritourism around the World:
North Dakota;
APUC to review funding request
APUC is a program of the North Dakota Department of Commerce that administers grant programs for researching and developing new and expanded uses for North Dakota agricultural products. The grants can be used for basic and applied research, marketing and cooperative marketing utilization, farm diversification, nature-based agri-tourism, technology, agricultural prototype and technical assistance.
The Jamestown Sun

In the Area News:
Whitlers Rendezvous,
UC Merced in line for possible grants,
Tourism Remains Steady In Calaveras...
Mariposa News, Area News, California News, USA News, World News

Sheriff Report 
Petty theft was reported from 10th Street and a purse was reported stolen from Cuneo Road.
A burglary was reported from Silver Lane...

MARIPOSA COUNTY DAILY SHERIFF REPORT


Weather Report
* The forecast for the Mariposa Butterfly Festival this coming weekend is looking great with high temps in the mid 60's to low 70's.
*The first week of May is looking dry along with warming high temps.

Saturday's Forecast
61
- 71 Today: Mostly sunny today along with the high temps rising four to five degrees from Friday's high temps. Overnight lows are running in the mid/high 30's to low 40's.
Yosemite Valley:
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. North northwest wind between 6 and 14 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. North northwest wind between 6 and 10 mph.
Mariposa News - Sierra Sun Times - Weather Forecast For Mariposa / Madera County Foothills / Yosemite

Real Estate News:

Fed's Guynn Warned in 2004 Rates May Fuel Home-Price Surge
The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta told fellow policy makers in 2004 that the central bank’s low interest rates may be contributing to surging home prices, according to transcripts of their meetings.  
Sierra Sun Times Real Estate - Homes and Land For Sale In Mariposa County

California Farm Bureau

California Farm Bureau Endorses Meg Whitman for Governor
Supporting her focus on creating jobs, cutting spending and fixing education, the California Farm Bureau Federation announced today it has endorsed Meg Whitman for governor. Whitman seeks the Republican nomination in the June 8 primary.
SIERRA SUN TIMES

California State Association of Counties Joins Coalition Event to Restore Child Welfare Services Funding
The coalition, called Protect Our Children, Protect Our Future, includes former foster youth, social workers, foster parents, providers, the John Burton Foundation, CSAC and the County Welfare Directors Association (CWDA). It was formed in response to the Governor’s $80 million General Fund veto of child welfare funding last fall. That veto, on top of lost federal matching funding, accounts for a total ongoing cut of $133 million.
SIERRA SUN TIMES

1.1. Million Signatures Submitted to Qualify Ballot Measure to Stop State Raids of Local Government and Transportation Funds

By submitting 1.1 million signatures, the coalition is all but assured to have the required 694,354 valid signatures to qualify a constitutional amendment for the statewide ballot.
SIERRA SUN TIMES

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor, State of California
Health and Fitness Month
4/30 - Today is the start of Health and Fitness Month and because of that, this week, California students did something amazing. They set a new standard for fitness and made our state the clear leader in promoting physical fitness in the United States. Now let me tell you: this makes me, of course, very proud. Because, I'm passionate about fitness. Because, a healthy body equals a healthy mind.
Play Video

California Economy
Survey finds growing worry over Calif. school cuts
SAN FRANCISCO—Californians are increasingly worried about how state budget cuts are affecting public schools, and they are unhappy with how their political leaders are handling education, according to a survey released late Wednesday.
The Public Policy Institute of California's sixth annual K-12 education survey found that 62 percent of residents believe there isn't enough state funding going to their public schools, a 12 percent increase over last year.

San Jose Mercury News


United States Economy
Tom Petruno: Greece’s lesson for the U.S.: When bond investors turn on you, it’s over
The U.S. economy’s rebound and the country’s relative financial flexibility have insulated America somewhat from Europe’s debt woes. But Washington’s deficits still look like a time bomb.
 latimes.com


Friday 4-30-10

Reminder:
Burn Permits will be Required in Mariposa County beginning Saturday May 1, 2010.

Less People Call Mariposa County Home

The Department estimates that  on January 1, 2009, 18,248 residents were in the county and now on January 1, 2010 the population is down to 18,192.
SIERRA SUN TIMES

Subway Starts Food Fight in Mariposa County Foothills - abc30.com

Mariposa County High School Sports
Girls Volleyball

Le Grand over Mariposa 4-1 on Wednesday
Mariposa County (Mariposa, CA) vs. Le Grand (CA) Box Score -Girls Soccer 4/28/2010 - MaxPreps


Mariposa Butterfly Festival 2010 Schedule of Events
Click for Schedule of Events

Mariposa Butterfly Festival
Click for Event Map

Butterfly Shuttle will be Providing Free Rides During Festival
The 'Free Shuttle' will be picking up and dropping off visitors to the Butterfly Festival this weekend. Make sure to look for the 'Shuttle' signs around town, they will be located near the posted 'Parking' areas.
Mariposa News - Butterfly Shuttle will be Providing Free Rides During Festival

Plan Your Weekend
Wow!
Another Event Filled Weekend in the Area
Goldrushcam  Out And About Weekend Edition Covering Yosemite National Park, Mariposa, Eastern Madera County, Tuolumne County and Calaveras County

Mariposa County Board of Supervisors Agenda
5-04-2010

Mariposa News - Mariposa County Board of Supervisors Agenda - 5-04-2010

Earthquake Map:
Still Shaking down South.
Recent Earthquakes in California and Nevada

Agritourism around the World:
The Voice of Agriculture
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 29, 2010 – “Rural Community Building,” a new blog created by the American Farm Bureau Federation, serves as a “one-stop-shop” for county and state Farm Bureaus to share resources, ideas and information on improving the quality of life in rural communities.
American Farm Bureau

In the Area News:
North Fork history being documented,
Water district awash with unpaid bills,
Calaveras frogs launch promo tour...
Mariposa News, Area News, California News, USA News, World News

Sheriff Report 
Petty theft was reported from 10th Street and a purse was reported stolen from Cuneo Road.
A burglary was reported from Silver Lane...

MARIPOSA COUNTY DAILY SHERIFF REPORT


Weather Report
* The forecast for the Mariposa Butterfly Festival this coming weekend is looking great with high temps in the mid  60's to low 70's.
Friday's Forecast
57
- 67 Today: Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy today with the high temps rising around ten degrees from Thursday's high temps in the area. Some areas may see a light shower this morning/afternoon before this exiting weather system says goodbye. Overnight lows are running in the 30's.
Yosemite Valley:
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. East northeast wind between 13 and 16 mph becoming light. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. North northwest wind between 5 and 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Mariposa News - Sierra Sun Times - Weather Forecast For Mariposa / Madera County Foothills / Yosemite

Real Estate News:

Debate Rages Over Supply of Foreclosed Homes

Why is there such a fierce debate about whether the housing market is slowly healing or heading for another free fall? Partly because no one can estimate with much confidence how many foreclosed homes banks need to sell or how fast they are getting rid of all that property.

Sierra Sun Times Real Estate - Homes and Land For Sale In Mariposa County

CalPERS/CalSTRS
How CalPERS bet big on real estate and lost
The report said CalPERS made policy changes allowing more risk and debt, followed by large ill-timed investments at the height of the real estate boom, resulting in a real estate portfolio worth $13.7 billion in January, down 47.5 percent for the year.
Calpensions

California Farm Bureau

Commentary: Earth Day underscores value of farmers' stewardship

As you celebrate Earth Day on April 22, be thankful you live in a country where you can express your freedom of speech and for the access you have to affordable and healthy food. It is because of our family farming business and others like it in California and around the country that each day Americans have a bountiful supply of the world's best fruits, nuts, vegetables, grains and meats.
Commentary: Earth Day

Governor Holds Press Conference to Discuss Federal Health Care Reform
4/29/2010 - Governor Schwarzenegger held a press conference to discuss federal health care reform implementation.
View Photos 

California Economy
Expiring federal tax credit sets off rush to buy homes
Incentives that can total as much as $18,000 for first-time buyers in California if agreements are reached by Friday, April 30, have prompted a shopping boom in the Southland.
latimes.com

United States Economy
More Than a Million in U.S. May Lose Jobless Benefits
April 29 (Bloomberg) -- Since the U.S. recession began in December 2007, Congress has extended the length of unemployment benefits for the jobless three times. Now, the lawmakers may have reached their limit.
Bloomberg.com


Thursday 4-29-10

Mariposa Butterfly Festival 2010 Schedule of Events
Click for Schedule of Events Map

Mariposa Butterfly Festival
Click for Event Map

Butterfly Shuttle will be Providing Free Rides During Festival
The 'Free Shuttle' will be picking up and dropping off visitors to the Butterfly Festival this weekend. Make sure to look for the 'Shuttle' signs around town, they will be located near the posted 'Parking' areas.
Mariposa News - Butterfly Shuttle will be Providing Free Rides During Festival

Plan Your Weekend
Wow!
Another Event Filled Weekend in the Area
Goldrushcam  Out And About Weekend Edition Covering Yosemite National Park, Mariposa, Eastern Madera County, Tuolumne County and Calaveras County

Weather

Are you starting to feel like a mushroom?
So far for the month, Mariposa has had ten days of measurable moisture as the Sierra Sun Times Weather Station in Mariposa had .34" of rain in the gauge yesterday. The April total is now 4.90" of rain for Mariposa and the Seasonal Rainfall total is now up to 30.45".

March had nine days of measurable moisture while February had thirteen days and in January we enjoyed  eleven days. We hear Midpines is somewhere over 50" of rain for the seasonal year. Jerseydale is coming in at almost 60" of rain for the seasonal year.

Around Town News
Supervisor Kevin Cann has been
holding meetings with both groups of divided residents over the Subway that is coming into Mariposa.
Pony Expresso is possibly moving out of it's current location. The property on 7th Street where the Subway will be located is owned by the same residents who also own the Pony Expresso building.
The Facebook pages of both groups:

No Way! No Subway in Mariposa! | Facebook
And
STFU, Subway Will Not Hurt Mariposa. Yes to Subway in 'Posa! | Facebook


Reminder: Tonight:

Meet Candidate for District 3 Floyd Davis at the Senior Center in Mariposa at 7:00 P.M.
Mariposa News - Floyd Davis Candidate for District 3 Supervisor is holding a "Meet the Candidates Nights"

Yosemite Highway Dedicated to John Muir
The boards of supervisors in both Mariposa and Tuolumne counties have designated Highway 132 from Coulterville to Highway 120, a major route into Yosemite National Park, as the John Muir Highway.
Yosemite Today

6th Annual Mariposa Rotary Art & Wine Festival
Mark your calendars for May 22nd from 11:00 to 6:00 pm and experience all the new happenings at the 6th Annual Rotary Fine Art & Wine Festival!
A spectacular gathering of California’s finest wineries highlighting their favorites at our historic courthouse lawn location.
Yosemite Today

The Anniversary of the Ferguson Rock Slide is Approaching
For a look back at the 2006 rockslide through January of 2008;
Mariposa News - Ferguson Rockslide Timeline

Secretary Of the Interior Ken Salazar Appoints National Park Service Advisory Board
Secretary Of the Interior Ken Salazar has appointed 12 new members to the National Park System Advisory Board.
The Board, first authorized in 1935, advises the Secretary and the Director of the National Park Service (NPS) on matters relating to the Service’s work.
SIERRA SUN TIMES

Mariposa County 4H Members at the Chowchilla Jr. Fair Horse Show
Here are just a few of the notable “firsts” for the Mariposa County 4H Horse Project at  the Chowchilla Jr. Fair show this year.
Mariposa News - Mariposa County 4H Members at the Chowchilla Jr. Fair Horse Show

2010 Miss 'Merced County Fair' Rodeo Queen Contest
Mariposa resident, Katy Casner, is among several young ladies who are competing in this year’s Merced County Fair Rodeo Queen Competition.
Mariposa News - 2010 Miss 'Merced County Fair' Rodeo Queen Contest

Check the Roads

Road Conditions or call 1-800-427-7623
As of 5:00 A.M. restrictions are on 41, 108 and 120.


Earthquake Map:
Still Shaking down South.
Recent Earthquakes in California and Nevada

Agritourism around the World:
North Dakota Tourism Conference talks marketing, strategy
Facebook, eco-tourism practices, the newest computer tech gadgets and marketing optimization techniques were among the hot topics discussed Tuesday as hundreds of business professionals, state officials and others in the tourism industry gathered at the Holiday Inn Riverside in Minot for the 2010 North Dakota Tourism Conference.
N.D. Tourism Conference talks marketing, strategy

In the Area News:
Yosemite home to a fascinating Jewish past ... and present,
Donnell Vista Reconstruction,
Finances emerge as newest front in board election in Calaveras..
Mariposa News, Area News, California News, USA News, World News

Sheriff Report 
A burglary was reported from Penon Blanco Road.
Grand theft was reported from El Toro Road.
An injured goose was at the Mariposa Middle School....
MARIPOSA COUNTY DAILY SHERIFF REPORT


Weather Report
* The forecast for the Mariposa Butterfly Festival this coming weekend is looking great with high temps in the mid  60's to low 70's.
Thursday's Forecast
48
- 58 Today: Partly sunny to mostly cloudy today as a weather system moves out of the area. Some areas may see a light shower  along with breezy conditions. High temps today should be inline with Wednesday's high temps in the area. Overnight lows are running in the high 20's to low 30's.
Yosemite Valley:
A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. North northwest wind between 6 and 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tonight: A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. North northeast wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mariposa News - Sierra Sun Times - Weather Forecast For Mariposa / Madera County Foothills / Yosemite

Real Estate News:

Home Builders Succumb to Tax Credit Madness
On Friday, the home-buyer tax credit bonanza comes to a close. And the heat is on for home builders, who ramped up construction because of the credit, to unload their supply.

CalPERS/CalSTRS
Former DuPont chief named as BofA chairman
The board appointment followed the annual shareholder meeting, during which 13 directors were re-elected in spite of objections from Calpers, the largest public pension fund, to six of the nominees over their endorsement of the bank's controversial acquisition of Merrill Lynch.
FT.com

California Farm Bureau

'Access letter' heats up debate about frost water
A government agency letter announcing plans to conduct unannounced, predawn inspections of farm properties marks the latest development in an ongoing controversy related to use of Russian River water to protect grapevines from frost.
'Access letter' heats up debate about frost water
 
Governor Announces More Than 1 Million Students Participate in 2010 Governor's Fitness Challenge
4/28/2010 - The Governor joined California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Chairman Jake Steinfeld to announce that more than 1 million California students have signed up to participate in the 2010 Governor's Fitness Challenge.
Read More About the 2010 Governor's Fitness Challenge

California Economy
FEINSTEIN BLASTS WELLPOINT CORPORATE GREED, INTRODUCES BILL TO HALT RATE INCREASE ON 800,000 CALIFORNIANS
April 27, 2010 (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) expressed outrage after Reuters published a story detailing how WellPoint Inc. used a special computer program to target breast cancer patients and terminate their health coverage. (Read the story here.) WellPoint is the parent company of Anthem Blue Cross of California, which plans to hike premium rates by up to 39 percent on 800,000 California policyholders on May 1.
East County Magazine

United States Economy
Roubini Says Rising Debt Leads to Inflation, Defaults

...“Eventually, the fiscal problems of the U.S. will also come to the fore,” he said during the panel discussion. “The risk of something serious happening in the U.S. in the next two or three years is going to be significant” because there’s “no willingness in Washington to do anything” unless forced by the bond markets.  
Bloomberg.com


Wednesday 4-28-10

Mariposa County 4H Members at the Chowchilla Jr. Fair Horse Show
Here are just a few of the notable “firsts” for the Mariposa County 4H Horse Project at  the Chowchilla Jr. Fair show this year.
Mariposa News - Mariposa County 4H Members at the Chowchilla Jr. Fair Horse Show

2010 Miss 'Merced County Fair' Rodeo Queen Contest
Mariposa resident, Katy Casner, is among several young ladies who are competing in this year’s Merced County Fair Rodeo Queen Competition.
Mariposa News - 2010 Miss 'Merced County Fair' Rodeo Queen Contest

Man Shot in Greeley Hill on Monday, April 26, 2010
SIERRA SUN TIMES


Mariposa County Supervisors Donate to the 2010 Mariposa Butterfly Festival

At the Tuesday April, 27, 2010 Mariposa County Board of Supervisors meeting the Board took a moment out of their busy day to take a photo with the Banner that will be in the 2010 Mariposa Butterfly Festival...
SIERRA SUN TIMES


Reminder: Today:

Yosemite Open House: Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Yosemite National Park will be hosting its monthly open house on April 28, 2010. The open house is from 1 to 4 pm in the Auditorium, located behind the Valley Visitor Center. Park entrance fees are waived for attendees
Yosemite Today

Flags To Be Lowered To Half Staff On Thursday
President Obama has directed that all United States flags be lowered to half staff on Thursday, April 29th, as a mark of respect for the late Dorothy Height – administrator, educator and former president of the National Council of Negro Women. See the New York Times obituary at the “More Information” link below for details on her life and accomplishments.
For the text of the President's proclamation, click on the following: http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/presidential-proclamation-death-dorothy-height
More Information...

Updated: Mariposa Grizzly Band will Perform at the Butterfly Festival‏
You can see the Nationally Acclaimed "Pride of the Sierra" at the Butterfly Festival Parade on May 1st, the Mariposa Memorial Day Ceremony on May 22nd, and at their Spring Concert on June 3rd at the Fiester Auditorium. Read more...
Mariposa News - Mariposa Grizzly Band will Perform at the Butterfly Festival‏

Update: Landfill Adds Business
U-Waste Recycling Program
MARIPOSA-- The Mariposa County Landfill, Compost Facility and Recycling Center is now accepting batteries, ballasts and fluorescent tubes and bulbs from local businesses for recycling for a nominal fee. These items are classified as Universal waste (U-waste), which consists of  products...
Mariposa News - Landfill Adds Business U-Waste Recycling Program

Mark Twain Visits Coulterville
On April 24, 2010, almost 100 years from the anniversary of his passing, Mark Twain sprang from the history pages onto the stage at the Coulterville Odd Fellows Hall. Twain, as interpreted by Pat Kaunert, shared stories of his adventures in the mining towns of...
Mariposa News - Mark Twain Visits Coulterville

More Plastic Recycling Opportunities Now at Landfill
In its continued effort to increase the amount of waste diverted from the Landfill, the Mariposa County Department of Public Works (MCDPW) has added # 3 through #7 plastic (except Styrofoam) to the list of items that it will accept from residents for recycling at the Landfill, Compost Facility and Recycling Center.
Mariposa News - More Plastic Recycling Opportunities Now at Landfill

Encore Visit - Mark Twain Returns to Coulterville June 5th and He's Bringing His Friend Bret Harte
Twain will be returning to Coulterville the evening of June 5th. This time he is bringing his friend and fellow author, Bret Harte along with him!
Mariposa News - Encore Visit - Mark Twain Returns to Coulterville June 5th And He's Bringing His Friend Bret Harte

Reminder Today:
Mariposa Pines/Jerseydale Fire Safe Committee regular membership meeting will be on Wed., April 28, at Jerseydale Fire Service Station at 7:00 pm.
Mariposa Pines News

Albatross and Penguins:
The World through the Eyes of a Seabird
Cheeseman will present a slide program, “Albatross and Penguins: The World through the Eyes of a Seabird,” at the monthly meeting of the Yosemite Area Audubon Society Thursday, May 13, at 7:00 p.m. The presentation will be held at the Mariposa Methodist Church parish hall on 6th Street between Highway 140 and Bullion Street...
Mariposa News - Albatross and Penguins: The World through the Eyes of a Seabird Contributed by Yosemite Area Audubon Society

Special Tuesday SlideShow
A Sierra Sun Times Special Edition 2010 El Portal Spring Fling

Check the Roads

Road Conditions or call 1-800-427-7623
As of 5:00 A.M. restrictions are on108.


Earthquake Map:
Still Shaking down South.
Recent Earthquakes in California and Nevada

Agritourism around the World:
New York;
ZBA supports Stade agritourism request
Stade owns 420 acres of farmland in unincorporated McHenry County, north of Johnsburg. He had requested a zoning change on about 41 acres within that parcel so the small bakery at his farm could sell cookbooks, home canning supplies, homemade quilts and other country-themed souvenirs from early summer to late fall.
Northwest Herald

In the Area News:
Stanislaus supervisors agree to reduce library workers, deputies,
Four in 10 Calaveras County residents get food assistance,
Angels Camp scrambles to offset $1 million deficit...
Mariposa News, Area News, California News, USA News, World News

Sheriff Report 
The caller from Grillo Drive needed advice.
During the afternoon hours suspicious circumstances were occurring at Spring Hill High School.
Also during the afternoon hours a suspicious person was noticed on Colorado Road...
MARIPOSA COUNTY DAILY SHERIFF REPORT


Weather Report
*Could see light snow down to around 3,500 feet tonight.
* The forecast for the Mariposa Butterfly Festival this coming weekend is looking great with high temps in the mid  60's to low 70's.
Wednesday's Forecast
47
- 57 Today: Chance of showers in the morning...then showers likely in the afternoon. Chance of showers 60 percent. Some areas could be breezy today. High temps today should drop another ten degrees or so from Tuesday's high temps in the area. Overnight lows are running in the 40's.
Yosemite Valley:
Rain and snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Snow level 4800 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 46. West wind between 7 and 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Tonight: Rain and snow showers likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North northwest wind 14 to 17 mph decreasing to between 6 and 9 mph. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Mariposa News - Sierra Sun Times - Weather Forecast For Mariposa / Madera County Foothills / Yosemite

Real Estate News:

Home prices rise in three California cities
A trio of California cities bucked a nationwide home price decline in February while most of the other metro areas posted losses or flattened out, underscoring the resurgence of the Golden State's coastal markets, data released Tuesday showed.

CalPERS/CalSTRS
CalPERS To Challenge Bank of America Directors At Shareowner Meeting
The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) today announced its opposition to the re-election of six Bank of America directors who failed to fully disclose the true financial condition of Merrill Lynch before the controversial merger in September 2008.
CalPERS To Challenge Bank of America Directors At Shareowner Meeting


California Farm Bureau

Farm groups seek immigration reform
audio actuality available
As Congress discusses whether to take up immigration reform this year, farm groups renew their push for reform of agricultural guest worker programs. Backers say a bill known as AgJOBS would assure that people from other countries could enter the U.S. legally to work on farms. A California Farm Bureau spokesman says the group considers immigration reform a top priority, but Congress may not tackle the topic in an election year.
 

Governor to Swear in Abel Maldonado as Lieutenant Governor
4/27/2010 - Governor Schwarzenegger will hold a press conference to swear in Abel Maldonado as Lieutenant Governor.
Read More About Abel Maldonado as Lieutenant Governor

California Economy
California Declares War on State Bond Short-Sellers: Joe Mysak -
April 28 (Bloomberg) -- California wants to know why underwriters take its money to sell the state’s bonds, and then talk trash behind its back.
That’s what California Treasurer Bill Lockyer asked in March of six banks that have made $215 million from selling the state’s general obligation bonds since 2007.
Bloomberg.com

United States Economy
Roubini sees 'significantly rising' risk that European monetary union will rip apart
...At a panel at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, Roubini worried that Greece’s financial woes -- and more important, the deepening fiscal problems of its European neighbors Portugal and Spain -- could batter global credit markets, disrupt the economic recovery and potentially tear apart the 11-year-old European monetary union.
Los Angeles Times


Tuesday 4-27-10

Updated: Mariposa Grizzly Band will Perform at the Butterfly Festival‏
You can see the Nationally Acclaimed "Pride of the Sierra" at the Butterfly Festival Parade on May 1st, the Mariposa Memorial Day Ceremony on May 22nd, and at their Spring Concert on June 3rd at the Fiester Auditorium. Read more...
Mariposa News - Mariposa Grizzly Band will Perform at the Butterfly Festival‏


Update: Landfill Adds Business
U-Waste Recycling Program
MARIPOSA-- The Mariposa County Landfill, Compost Facility and Recycling Center is now accepting batteries, ballasts and fluorescent tubes and bulbs from local businesses for recycling for a nominal fee. These items are classified as Universal waste (U-waste), which consists of  products...
Mariposa News - Landfill Adds Business U-Waste Recycling Program

Mark Twain Visits Coulterville
On April 24, 2010, almost 100 years from the anniversary of his passing, Mark Twain sprang from the history pages onto the stage at the Coulterville Odd Fellows Hall. Twain, as interpreted by Pat Kaunert, shared stories of his adventures in the mining towns of...
Mariposa News - Mark Twain Visits Coulterville

More Plastic Recycling Opportunities Now at Landfill
In its continued effort to increase the amount of waste diverted from the Landfill, the Mariposa County Department of Public Works (MCDPW) has added # 3 through #7 plastic (except Styrofoam) to the list of items that it will accept from residents for recycling at the Landfill, Compost Facility and Recycling Center.
Mariposa News - More Plastic Recycling Opportunities Now at Landfill

Encore Visit - Mark Twain Returns to Coulterville June 5th and He's Bringing His Friend Bret Harte
Twain will be returning to Coulterville the evening of June 5th. This time he is bringing his friend and fellow author, Bret Harte along with him!
Mariposa News - Encore Visit - Mark Twain Returns to Coulterville June 5th And He's Bringing His Friend Bret Harte

Man Shot in Greeley Hill on Monday, April 26, 2010
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**Reminder Tomorrow Wed.** Mariposa Pines/Jerseydale Fire Safe Committee regular membership meeting will be on Wed., April 28, at Jerseydale Fire Service Station at 7:00 pm.
Mariposa Pines News

Albatross and Penguins:
The World through the Eyes of a Seabird
Cheeseman will present a slide program, “Albatross and Penguins: The World through the Eyes of a Seabird,” at the monthly meeting of the Yosemite Area Audubon Society Thursday, May 13, at 7:00 p.m. The presentation will be held at the Mariposa Methodist Church parish hall on 6th Street between Highway 140 and Bullion Street...
Mariposa News - Albatross and Penguins: The World through the Eyes of a Seabird Contributed by Yosemite Area Audubon Society

Special Tuesday SlideShow
A Sierra Sun Times Special Edition 2010 El Portal Spring Fling

Tune into Channel 24 this Morning at Around 6:40 A.M.
Representatives from the Mariposa Butterfly Festival will be featured.

Mariposa County:
Burn Permits will be Required Beginning on Saturday May 1, 2010

Weather:
As of 5:00 A.M. there is rain on the radar over Modesto and moving South East as a weather system moves into California. Yesterday the Sierra Sun Times Weather Station in Mariposa recorded a high temp of 76.8 Degrees. That was the warmest day of 2010 so far and also the warmest day since November 4, 2009 when Mariposa topped out at 79.2 degrees for the day.

The Helicopter that was Flying over
Mariposa County during the early morning hours this morning was responding to a major injury accident on the 140 in the Merced River Canyon. A vehicle hit a mountain at around 1:30 A.M.

Dear Friends of the Mariposa Symphony Orchestra -
Please don't Forget about our Other Concert Venue!

...The reaction has been tremendous, with call after call to the Mariposa County Arts Council requesting information about the Ahwahnee matinee on Sunday, May 2. But please don't forget: you can save yourself the drive to Yosemite and GUARANTEE yourself a seat if you decide to experience this one on Saturday, May 1 - right in Mariposa, at the Fiester Auditorium of Mariposa County High School.
Mariposa News - Dear Friends of the Mariposa Symphony Orchestra

Reminder: Today:
Mariposa County Board of Supervisors Agenda
4-27-2010

On the agenda:
PUBLIC HEARING to Consider Appeal No. 2009-169, an Appeal of the Planning
Director’s Determination Regarding a Portion of Certificate of Compliance Application No. 2007-093 for Approval of a “Consolidated” Certificate of Compliance and Authorization of Building Permit No. 28614. Appellants: MERG (Mariposans for the Environment and Responsible Government).
Mariposa News - Mariposa County Board of Supervisors Agenda - 4-27-2010


Wow!
Mariposa Tourism Bureau Lifts California!
The report estimated that attendance increased at Disneyland by 8% to 15.9 million in 2009, from 14.7 million in 2008. Disney's California Adventure saw an increase of 9.5% to 6 million in 2009, from 5.6 million in 2008, according to the report.
Attendance numbers mixed for area theme parks | Money & Company | Los Angeles Times
*Yosemite was up just under 9% for the year.

Road Clearing Operations in Yosemite National Park

Tioga Road Update:
Starting location is 9 miles from Crane Flat Gate. Ending location is 12 miles from Crane Flat Gate. (8000 foot mark). Plowing operation will continue today and expecting snow storm this week.
Glacier Point Update:
Starting location is Summit Meadow.
Plowing through 8 and 9 feet of snow.
Plowing operations will continue today and expecting snow storm this week.

National Park Service Book Unveiled For National Park Week
On Tuesday, April 20th, Secretary Salazar, NPS Deputy Director for Operations Dan Wenk, Postmaster General John Potter, and Allen Kane, director of the National Postal Museum, unveiled a National Park Service and U.S. Postal Service co-branded book entitled The Grandest Things: Our National Parks in Words, Images, and Stamps. Yosemite Today

From the Email Bin:

Calling All Artists,

Sierra Art Trails is accepting applications for the 2010 'Open Studio Tour' through Sunday, May 3rd. If you missed the April 15th deadline, and are still interested in participating, we would love to have you on board! The jury process will take place on May 10th. Acceptance letters will be mailed by May 15th.

Mariposa Grizzly Band will Perform at the Butterfly Festival‏
You can see the Nationally Acclaimed "Pride of the Sierra" at the Butterfly Festival Parade on May 1st, the Mariposa Memorial Day Ceremony on May 22nd, and at their Spring Concert on June 3rd at the Fiester Auditorium. Read more...
Mariposa News - Mariposa Grizzly Band will Perform at the Butterfly Festival‏

Still Advertising in Print?
Paying More and Getting Less
U.S. newspaper circulation falls 8.7%

Circulation continues to drop at U.S. newspapers, though the rate of decline slowed from the previous six-month reporting period.
Figures released Monday by the Audit Bureau of Circulations show average weekday circulation fell 8.7% in the six months that ended March 31 compared with the same period a year earlier. Sunday circulation fell 6.5%.

latimes.com


7th association connects with calREDD
Brokers and agents of the Mariposa County Board of Realtors are officially connected to California's statewide mulitple listing service, the California Association of Realtors announced Monday.The Mariposa County Realtor board has about 50 members.
Inman News

Earthquake Map:
Still Shaking down South.
Recent Earthquakes in California and Nevada

Agritourism around the World:
Mariposa County Planning Commission Approves Agritourism and Agri-Nature Tourism Zoning Amendments
On Friday April 23, 2010 the Mariposa County Planning Commission approved the  Agritourism and Agri-Nature Tourism Zoning Amendments on a 5-0 vote. Now the Mariposa County Board of Supervisors will get a look at the Zoning  Amendments and either leave the amendments the way the Planning Commissioners approved them or possibly make some changes.
SIERRA SUN TIMES

In the Area News:
Cops from six counties test vests,
Yosemite Highway Dedicated to John Muir,
A frog by any other name: Angels welcomes 'Monty'...
Mariposa News, Area News, California News, USA News, World News

Sheriff Report 
Vandalism was reported on Main Street in Coulterville.
During the afternoon hours a civil dispute was taking place on Meadow Lane.
Someone was making threats on Circle Drive...
MARIPOSA COUNTY DAILY SHERIFF REPORT


Weather Report
*NOAA
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 11 am this morning to 5 am PDT Wednesday above 6000 feet...
* The forecast for the Mariposa Butterfly Festival this coming weekend is looking great with high temps in the mid to high 60's.
Tuesday's Forecast
61
- 71 Today: Cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning...then rain in the afternoon. Cooler today by at least ten degrees from Monday's high temps in the area. Some areas could be breezy. Overnight lows are running in the 50's.
Yosemite Valley:
Rain. High near 58. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 9 to 12 mph increasing to between 19 and 22 mph. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Tonight: Rain. Low around 34. Southwest wind between 15 and 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Mariposa News - Sierra Sun Times - Weather Forecast For Mariposa / Madera County Foothills / Yosemite

Real Estate News:

Private mortgage insurers return to market
The low-down payment mortgage landscape is changing.
The Federal Housing Administration, which insures lenders for losses incurred should a borrower not make his payments as promised, is pulling in its horns in an effort to remain solvent in the face of a rising number of delinquencies and foreclosures.

CalPERS/CalSTRS
California's Public Pension Debt
As David Crane, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's adviser notes, this year's unfunded pension liability is next year's budget cut—or tax hike. This year $5.5 billion was diverted from other programs such as higher education and parks to cover the shortfall in California's retiree pension and health-care benefits. The Governor's office projects that, absent reform, this figure will balloon to over $15 billion in the next 10 years.
WSJ.com

California Farm Bureau

Imperial County sweet corn harvest begins
California-grown sweet corn is now available in retail stores. Farmers in Imperial County started harvesting sweet corn about a week ago. The quality is reported as very good. Volume is increasing and growers are already shipping sweet corn to Hawaii as well as to California stores. Thus far weather in Imperial County has been ideal, warm but not too hot. Farmers say they are earning a good price for their sweet corn. California ranks second in the nation in sweet corn production.

 

Governor Participates in the 2010 Milken Institute Global Conference Panel Discussion
4/26/2010 - The Governor participated in the 2010 Milken Institute Global Conference Panel Discussion: State of the States: U.S. Governors on Navigating the New Budget Realities with Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle and Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle.

California Economy
California higher education: A half-century of the Master Plan

Overburdened by mismanagement of large-scale growth in enrollment demand and a weakened state economy, the Master Plan has inched further from the reality laid out by the plan’s framers.
The threat of that altered reality has not been lost on the thousands of students who attend one of the 10 University of California campuses, 23 California State Universities or one of the 112 California Community College campuses.
The Collegian Online

United States Economy
Home Buyer Tax Credit Called Successful, but Costly

Though the Treasury Department and the real estate industry have termed the program a success, helping 1.8 million people buy homes, many tax policy experts say it has been singularly cost-ineffective: most of the $12.6 billion in credits through end of February was collected by people who would have bought homes anyway or who in some cases were not even eligible.
NYTimes.com


Thanks for Writing!
Parks to Stay Open
Write your legislator today:
The California State Mining and Mineral Museum is one of the State Parks listed to be closed
Save Our State Parks


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Yosemite Area Rooms!


Mariposa County Supervisors
2009

Brad Aborn - District I
Phone: (209) 966-3222
Email

Lyle Turpin - District II
Phone: (209) 966-3222
Email

Janet Bibby - District III
Phone: (209) 966-3222
Email

Kevin Cann - District IV
Phone: (209) 966-3222
Email

Jim Allen - District V
Phone: (209) 966-3222
Email


Helping the fire victims
updated 9/13/08
Mariposa Together

Telegraph Fire Fund


For Reference
SEPTIC SYSTEMS
Updated 1-06-09
Proposed AB 885 Regulations for Onsite Wastewater Systems
The Mariposa County Health Department had posted an online letter that can be printed and then filled in.
All responses have to be in by February 9, 2009 either by snail mail or email.
Here is the template for the letter.
AB-885 Letter With Directions
 


Ferguson Rockslide Permanent Restoration Project Information:
State Route 140 Ferguson Slide Permanent Restoration Project


Ferguson Rock Slide:
Sierra National Forest has a site up just for the Ferguson Rock Slide; Current Conditions 

CalTrans Highway 140 Ultimate Restoration Project

Mariposa Says Yes To Alternative "S"


A Sierra Sun Times Special Edition: Ferguson Rockslide Timeline


Mariposa County Burn Day Info:
Call 209 966-1200 For More Information.
Call!


Mariposa County Schools:
Announcement line can be reached at 742-0275 For Bus Times, Then Press 3.
 


California Fish & Game Stocks The Merced River With Trophy Rainbow Trout
Many Photos !!!


Max Preps For Mariposa High School Sports Is The Site For All The Games Info and Stats As It Happens ! Not Days Later! Free to register ! Photos!
MaxPreps: - Mariposa High School Sports


Special:
Water, Where Does It Come From and How Do We Protect It? 
Dave Conway, REHS
Mariposa County Health Department.
Water In Mariposa County


WATCH HERE FOR UPDATES ON HAZEL GREEN
Mariposa County - County Counsel - Hazel Green LLC, and Yosemite 8-12-08

Hazel Green, the Fresno Court and the Mariposa County Board of Supervisors | SIERRA SUN TIMES

Hazel Green Ranch Editorial


 

 

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