Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 21:06
5/22/13 Update: Suspect is in custody as of about 8:00 p.m. this evening.Martin Guerrero Jr. Wanted by the Mariposa County Sheriff's Office
Guerrero Jr. has fled his Catheys Valley rental and appears to be in hiding.
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MCHS Grizzly Band Led The 2013 Mariposa Relay For Life Survivor’s Lap
...Relay for Life survivor’s lap behind Jon Youngblood, cancer survivor, who carried the torch. Jon had lost his lower right leg to cancer and now wears a bionic limb. The Grizzly Band marched in support of their beloved band Director, Dr. Phillip Smith, who has been fighting cancer for over eight...
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California Governor Jerry Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring May 22, 2013 as "Harvey Milk Day"
As one of the first openly gay politicians to hold office in the United States, San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk is remembered as a hero in the movement for acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
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Dangerous Stairs in Mariposa County (Audio)
At the May 21, 2013 Mariposa County Board of Supervisors meeting the Board had a discussion on repairs to the damaged stairway from behind the Best Western Motel to the Mariposa Park.
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John Muir Geotoursim Center Requests a Fee Waiver from the Mariposa County Board of Supervisors (Audio)
District Two Supervisor Merlin Jones has a problem giving all non-profits a fee waiver, he supports the Tourism Center and he will personally pay for the sign.
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Mariposa County Board of Supervisors Recognize Emergency Medical Services Personnel for Outstanding Professional Performance (Audio)
A Special Award was presented to R.N. Suzanne Turpin as Emergency Medical Services Professional of the Decade.
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TODAY: Yosemite Lions Club Welcomes the Bloodmobile on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Yosemite National Park
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TODAY: Mariposa Pines/Jerseydale Fire Safe Committee Announce a General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, May 22, 2013
This important meeting is for preparation of bidding for possible Firehouse properties in the neighborhood.
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Mariposa Wednesday Weather Forecast
The high temps will cool off around fifteen plus degrees (!) from yesterday's high temps under sunny skies. Some areas may be breezy today. Mariposa topped out at 83.6 degrees yesterday at the SST Weather Station, 1.3 degrees cooler than Monday's high temp. Thursday should see the high temp top out at 63 degrees.
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Climber Killed in Yosemite National Park
Mason Robison, a 38-year-old climber from Montana, fell about 230 feet while climbing the Muir Wall on El Capitan on the morning of Sunday, May 19, 2013.
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Letter to the Editor - Thank You Mariposa!
Five years ago I had a wish, and then a dream which became a vision, to create a new kind of shopping experience in Mariposa. On July 1, 2008, I opened Mariposa Marketplace in the two story Trabucco building in our historic downtown area. It is a unique store which offers approx. 30 separate spaces with a variety of items, and are individually operated. Because of 4 separate major health issues...
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Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Obituary: Lucita Fay (Walton) Cunningham
...She passed away on May 17, 2013, 6:15 a.m. of natural causes at home, at 92 years of age. Her son Danny was at her side. The viewing will be held on Wednesday, May 22, from 1-5 p.m. at the Mariposa Funeral Home, located at 9th and Bullion Streets. An open-casket service will be held on Thursday, May 23, 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church...
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Tomorrow: Mariposa AAUW To Host A Viewing Of “The Invisible War” On May 23, 2013
Join the Mariposa AAUW Branch and the Social Issues Film Forum Thursday, May 23, for a viewing of the ninety minute film “The Invisible War” which focuses on the timely topic of sexual harassment in the military. Following the viewing, discussion will be led by a member of the Women’s Studies Program at CSUFresno...
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Join Golden Lakes Charter School For A Spring Music Concert On May 23, 2013
All are invited to the Golden Lakes Charter Schools Spring Music Concert. This fun event will be held at the Hacienda on Thursday, May 23rd starting at 6:30 p.m. You will not be disappointed in the K-5 musical performance of Biomes. This spirited musical is full of fun songs and...
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On This Day in History
May 22, 1915 – Lassen Peak erupts with a powerful force, and is the only mountain other than Mount St. Helens to erupt in the contiguous US during the 20th century.
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2002 – In Washington, D.C., the remains of the missing Chandra Levy are found in Rock Creek Park.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife Reminds Residents to be Rattlesnake Safe
Rattlesnakes are generally not aggressive and usually strike when threatened or provoked. Given room, they will retreat and want to be left alone.
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CAL FIRE Memorial Day Safety Education
“Holiday weekends are a great time for friends and families to go out and enjoy the outdoors, but we must all remain aware of the fire danger and the risks posed in the outdoors,” said Chief Ken Pimlott, director of CAL FIRE.
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Judge promises more openness in Chandra Levy case
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Congressional Field Hearing on California High Speed Rail Project to be Held Tuesday, May 28, 2013 in Madera, California
The Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, chaired by U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-CA), will examine the status of the California High Speed Rail project.
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Technical Preservation Services Issues Report on the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program
The Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program is an important economic engine for states and local communities, responsible for an estimated 57,800 jobs and $3.5 billion in private investment in the rehabilitation of historic buildings in Fiscal Year 2012 alone.
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Census Bureau Reports Per Student Public Education Spending Decreases in 2011 for First Time in Nearly Four Decades
States spending the least per student were Mississippi ($7,928), Arizona ($7,666), Oklahoma ($7,587), Idaho ($6,824) and Utah ($6,212).
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CalVet, Walmart and VetFund to Host Women Veterans Leadership Conference During September 2013
Online conference registration is now available at www.calvet.ca.gov/Women/Conference.aspx.
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VA Teams up with Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion to Reduce Claims Backlog
“This new initiative takes a common-sense approach to working smarter to better serve our injured and ill Veterans,” said DAV Washington Headquarters Executive Director Barry Jesinoski.
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California Governor Jerry Brown and First Lady Honor Capt. Victoria A. Pinckney
Capt. Victoria A. Pinckney, 27, of Palmdale, CA, died May 3, near Chon-Aryk, Kyrgyzstan, in the crash of a KC-135 aircraft.
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Congressman Tom McClintock Speaks Before the House on the IRS Scandal: Give us Their Names! (Video)
One of the most disturbing aspects of the unfolding scandal involving the misuse of the IRS is what can only be described as an insatiable appetite for names, names, and more names.
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Mariposa County Marijuana Cultivation Investigation
On Monday, May 20th, 2013 Mariposa County Sheriff’s Investigators executed search warrants regarding a Marijuana Cultivation Operation that was occurring on private property on Spring Gulch Road in the Coulterville Area of Mariposa County.
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Department of Interior Inspector General's Office Releases Yosemite National Park Hantavirus Report
During our inspection, we found that NPS provided oversight consistent with its current policy.
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Half Dome Cables in Yosemite National Park in Place on Friday, May 24, 2013
Visitors are required to have a permit to ascend the Half Dome cables seven days per week.
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Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report Monday, May 20, 2013
Mariposa County Fire Dept. Log
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Sex abuse case hinges on county: Stanislaus or Mariposa?
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American Farm Bureau Federation Kicks Off 2013 Photo Contest
The contest is open to all state and county Farm Bureau members and staff above 18 years of age at the time of entry, including professional photographers.
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Assemblymember Kristin Olsen Urges Congress to Eliminate Corn-Based Ethanol Mandate to Reduce Costs on Consumers and Farmers
“Diverting a large portion of our nation’s corn supply for ethanol use has diminished corn supplies for livestock and food producers, and increased the cost of corn for consumers,” said Olsen.
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Governor Jerry Brown Issues Executive Order to Streamline Approvals for Water Transfers to Protect California’s Farms
“Agriculture is vital to the health of California’s economy, and this order ensures we’re doing what’s necessary to cope with a very dry year,” said Governor Brown.
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President Obama Declares a Major Disaster Exists in the State of Oklahoma
As the President told Governor Fallin tonight, the administration -- through FEMA -- is committed to providing all the assistance it can to Oklahoma.
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IRS Reports More Taxpayers Continue to E-file From Home During 2013 Tax Season
Through May 10, the IRS received more than 43.6 million self-prepared e-file returns, up from 41.7 million a year earlier.
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Obituary: Gregory Allen Porter
...Greg's love of family, and his love of God, helped him to be a great young man that family and his community could be proud of. Greg was a member of the Coulterville Odd Fellows Lodge and was always willing to volunteer for other projects when he could. Greg is survived by his father and stepmother Gary and Marie Porter of Mariposa, his Mother Joyce Smith of San Jacinto, his son Jonathan Porter...
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Yosemite High School Alumni Selected For Foundation Scholarship
OAKHURST, CA – Madison Samora, a Yosemite High School alumni and freshman at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo, was selected to receive a $1,000.00 academic scholarship by the Foundation for Rural Education and Development (FRED). Nominated by Sierra Telephone, the given award is based on merit and demonstrated commitment to rural life...
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National Park Service Weekly Legislative Activities Report for May 15, 2013 Concerning California
The Senate passed by unanimous consent S. Res. 148 (Udall, D-CO), a resolution designating May 18, 2013, as "National Kids to Parks Day."
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Leroy Radanovich's Mariposa Life - Gold Mining Industry
The town of Mariposa was founded on the prospect of a gold mine, the Mariposa, discovered by the Mexican miners sent here to Las Mariposas to develop whatever potential was present.
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Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Votes in Favor of Building Keystone XL Pipeline
“This bill represents a significant opportunity to create American jobs and spur economic growth here in the United States,” said Rep. Jeff Denham.
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California Legislative Analysts Office Comments on the May 2013 Budget Revision (Video)
We do not agree with the administration's view of the state's revenue situation. As a result, our forecast now is $3.2 billion higher than the administration's May Revision total for 2011-12, 2012-13, and 2013-14 combined.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Listing and Critical Habitat Designation Proposed for Two Frogs and One Toad
Critical habitat of 2,205,400 acres is proposed for the Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog in Butte, Plumas, Lassen, Sierra, Nevada, Placer, El Dorado, Amador, Calaveras, Alpine, Mariposa, Mono, Madera, Tuolumne, Fresno and Inyo Counties.
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Deer Hair-loss Syndrome Challenges California Researchers
Low Fawn Survival Rate Impacts Population.
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California’s April 2013 Unemployment Rate Decreases to 9.0 Percent
Nonfarm payroll jobs increase by 10,400.
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California Governor Jerry Brown Calls for Action on Plan to Improve School Funding System
Under the plan, 80 cents of each state education dollar will be spent on base grants for all students, 16 cents on a supplemental grant for students from low-income families, English learners and foster youth and 4 cents on concentration grants for school districts with high numbers of these targeted students.
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VA Announces New Grants to Help End Veterans’ Homelessness in 2015
The Department of Housing and Urban Development, estimated there were 62,619 homeless Veterans on a single night in January 2012 in the United States.
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California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Brings Together District Attorneys, Law Enforcement to Combat Gun Violence
“Gun violence continues to be a distressing and persistent problem in the United States, but California is leading the nation in smart, common-sense gun policies designed to protect our communities,” said Attorney General Harris.
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Yosemite Conservancy Announces a Live Streaming Web Cam of Yosemite Falls in Yosemite National Park
Watch as the majestic Yosemite Falls reaches peak flow this spring and relax as you will almost be able to feel the wind blowing through the trees from your desktop.
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Mariposa County April 2013 Unemployment Rate Continues Downward Trend
Employment was up by 340 residents compared to April 2012
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2013 Fire Season Begins in Yosemite National Park on Monday, May 20
This year, vegetation is drying out faster than average due to the low snowpack the park received over the last two winter seasons, making for fire danger above average for this time of year.
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Reminder: Mariposa County High School Grizzly Boosters Club Need Donations For 2013 Sober Grad Night
...(MCHS) Grizzly Boosters Club continues to prepare for the 2013 Sober Grad Night event which is held immediately after the graduation ceremony on Wed., June 5, 2013. Each year, volunteers of the Boosters Club run this event to honor the year's graduating class. The purpose is to provide MCHS graduates a safe and sober way to celebrate their graduation together at no cost to them. Other Sober Grad Nights charge the graduates a fee to participate...
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Upcoming Stanislaus National Forest Road Maintenance Projects
Fraser Flat and Cottonwood Roads affected.
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California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Reports New Study Shows Post-Prison Arrests are Down, Convictions Static under Realignment
CDCR tracked inmates released from prison pre- and post-Realignment.
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California Employment Development Department Announces Unemployment Insurance Customer Service Center Hours Being Cut
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AAA May 2013 Report Shows California Gas Prices on Upward Trend
Prices Up in Most Metro Areas—State Average $4.05, Says AAA.
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Census Bureau Reports International Migration is Projected to Become Primary Driver of U.S. Population Growth for First Time in Nearly Two Centuries
"Our nation has had higher immigration rates in the past, particularly during the great waves of the late 19th and early 20th centuries," said Thomas Mesenbourg, the Census Bureau's senior adviser.
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VA Mandates Overtime to Accelerate the Elimination of the Disability Compensation Claims Backlog
“VA is dedicated to providing Veterans with the care and benefits they have earned and deserve,” said VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki.
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CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS Reports Strong Increases in April 2013 Housing Prices
California home sales and prices spring higher in April; median price posts five-year high.
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Congressional Budget Office Projects Federal Budget Deficit to Have the Smallest Shortfall Since 2008
Because revenues, under current law, are projected to rise more rapidly than spending in the next two years, deficits in CBO’s baseline projections continue to shrink, falling to 2.1 percent of GDP by 2015
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Assemblymember Kristin Olsen Comments On Governor Brown’s May 2013 Budget Revise With Increased Funding for Schools
“If implemented correctly, these new programs along with long overdue education reforms will raise student achievement and better match our education system with workforce needs," said Assemblymember Olsen.
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“Calling All Cowgirls” Mariposa County Fair 2013 Rodeo Queen Competition Now Open
The Mariposa Mountain Riders along with the Mariposa Friends of the Fair Foundation are proud to announce the return of the Mariposa County Fair Rodeo Queen Competition. Entries are Due Saturday, June 1, 2013. There are three divisions: Junior Princess, Princess and Queen...
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North Fork Rancheria Job Listings
TANF Career Development Coordinator. Requirements: knowledge of State or Tribal TANF regulations pertaining to employment & education training, labor market regulations & resources...
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