Mariposa Daily News
M*A*S*H 4077th Fun-Raiser For John C. Fremont Hospital Foundation Comes To Mariposa
Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 7, 2012 when Mount Bullion Vineyards will be transformed into the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital for an event for the JC Fremont Hospital Foundation... Dig out your Khakis, Hawaiian Shirts, Scrubs, Camouflage, Dog Tags, Bathrobes, Stethoscopes, Lab Coats, Martini Glasses and get ready to party... The evening promises all the madcap adventures of the “M*A*S*H” TV show...
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Yosemite National Park and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Publish Quantitative Rockfall Hazard and Risk Assessment for Yosemite Valley
Guidance Will be Used to Enhance Public Safety in Yosemite Valley.
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Today: During Flag Day in Mariposa there will be a Public Ceremony and a demonstration on United States Flag Etiquette at the Fairgrounds
On Flag Day, June 14, 2012 American Legion Post 567 and VFW Post 6042 will present the approved ceremony for the proper disposition of United States flags which are no longer suitable for display.
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Today: Congressman Jeff Denham Issues Statement Celebrating U.S. Army’s 237th Birthday
“It is my honor as a veteran to thank the brave men and women of our armed services for carrying on the mission of keeping America strong and secure for well over 200 years, continuing to protect our nation from enemies worldwide." said Denham.
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Today: Coulterville Planning Advisory Committee Agenda for June 14, 2012 Cancelled
Today in California History: June 14th Anniversary of the Bear Flag Revolt
California pioneer John Bidwell chronicled many of the events surrounding the “Bear Flag Revolt,” and wrote, in 1890...
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Mariposa County Gaines Fire Up-Date
1,667 acres - 90% containment with Full containment expected on 6/14 at 6:00 p.m.
Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report Wednesday, June 13, 2012
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Railtown Supporters Celebrate
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Mariposa Thursday Weather Forecast
Cooler today by a degree or two from Wednesday's high temp of 88 degrees at the SST Weather Station. Yosemite Valley and the higher elevations have a chance of showers and T-Storms for later today and then again on Friday. The weekend is looking sunny and toasty as the high temps will range from 96 to 97 degrees.The National Weather Service has issued a couple of Special Weather Statements.
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Ranch Supply Father's Day Specials For Dad
Checkout the Sale Prices effective through Saturday, June 16th...
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Highway Delays: State Route 49 From Silva Road/ Indian Peak Road To Allred Road In Mariposa County
Mariposa County - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be working on State Route 49 from Silva Road/ Indian Peak Road to Allred Road. Alternate routes should be taken whenever possible. This work is scheduled on Monday, June 11, 2012, to Friday, June 15, 2012 from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. the road will be intermittently closed and subject to delays of up to 15 minutes.
Mariposa County Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for Friday, June 15, 2012
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Letter to the Editor - The California State Mining & Mineral Museum in Mariposa, CA. WILL be closing its doors to the public on July 1st 2012
Once again we hear the same old blame game being placed on the big bad government. This is easy and self-serving because it is well known that the employees of the agencies being bashed are not at liberty to respond to all the rumor, opinion and misinformation routinely spouted in various media outlets.
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Mariposa County Final Election Results from Tuesday, June 5, 2012 Elections
With the final results in
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Yosemite National Park Traffic Forecast for the Week of June 14-20, 2012
Plan your entry time into Yosemite National Park by using the following information.
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California Department of Fish and Game Announces Fish Passage Reference Database Now Available on the Web
Department of Fish and Game biologists, managers, engineers and others have a new tool for fisheries management. It is an online database of citations of current and historic literature on the technical aspects of fish passage including engineering, biology, design and other relevant disciplines.
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New Developments on Federal Unemployment Extensions (Up-dated June 12, 2012)
Number of individuals who have run out of benefits is now over 781,200.
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Mariposa County Hosts An Invasive Noxious Weeds and Livestock Diseases Seminar During California Invasive Weed Awareness Week on July 12, 2012
Come and join other weed warriors and livestock producers to learn about rangeland weed identification including Medusahead and Yellow Star Thistle. Learn why these and other invaders may be poisonous and dangerous to livestock.
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Coulterville Odd Fellows Gives 'Thanks'
The Coulterville IOOF would like to THANK everyone for donating and purchasing raffle tickets for our 3rd Annual Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast. We had great raffle prizes donated by wonderful businesses and individuals. We would like to acknowledge the following businesses for their donations...
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Stretch Your 4th Of July Celebration Into An Entire Week Along The John Muir Historic Route!
Whether a resident, a regular summer returnee or a first time visitor, the week of the Fourth of July is jammed packed with family friendly events in the local area! So find some time between the amazing variety of air, land and water sports and activities to get in on the action!...
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Mariposa Soroptimist Awards Scholarships To MCHS Seniors
MCHS seniors Joseph Curti, Jocelynn Barrington, Brooke Earling and Nathan Drozen were this year’s Soroptimist International of Mariposa Scholarship recipients... This scholarship is awarded on the basis of scholastic achievement and involvement in school and community activities...
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Sierra Foothill Beekeepers Association Meeting On June 18, 2012
Wannabees, newbees, and anyone else interested in backyard beekeeping in Mariposa are invited to the Sierra Foothill Beekeepers monthly meeting on Monday, June 18th at the Mariposa County Library at 7:00 p.m. Topics of the evening will include hive management and bottom board inspections...
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Mariposa’s Young Artists Brush-Up Their Skills
The Mariposa County Arts Council sponsored an school art program in May... The four sessions were taught by Mariposa resident and watercolor artist/teacher, Vicki D. Thomas. Fifteen students ranging in age from 1st to 8th grade, were introduced to the basics of drawing and watercolor painting...
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Help Mariposa County High School Senior Go To Disneyland
...Ben and his family were informed the day before the big trip that the bus would not be able to accommodate his wheelchair, therefore making this special senior tradition unattainable. Mariposa is a wonderful community that helps out when needed, so a few caring people who heard about the transportation issue have banded together to help re-create Ben's senior trip...
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Coulterville 2012 Father’s Day Chili Cook-Off
Coulterville’s Main St. Merchants are organizing a Sidewalk Chili Cook-off on Saturday, June 16th, 11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. out in the front of the merchants shops. Judging will begin at 11:30 A.M. with the winners announced at 12:30 or so. For just a buck (that’s $1), you can be a judge… taste all the chili's and vote for your favorite! ...
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Up-Dated Info at 7:18 a.m. on 6/13/12
'Gaines' Fire Near The Town Of Hornitos In Mariposa County
A fire started in Mariposa County today, June 12, 2012 at 12:45 p.m. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The location of the fire is in the area of Mount Gaines Road and Hornitos Road, Northwest of Catheys Valley, near the community of Hornitos. As of 7:00 a.m. the fire containment is at 1,667 acres with 75% containment.
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Up-Dated: Wednesday at 8:30 A.M. with a Google Fire Map
Photos of the Gaines Fire in Mariposa County Tuesday, June 12, 2012
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Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report Tuesday, June 12, 2012
CalPERS Committee Recommends 2013 Health Benefits Rate Package Premiums Averaging 9.6 percent Above 2012 Rates
The rate is higher than the 2012 increase of 4.1 percent and translates, on average, to an additional $30 a month per CalPERS member.
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California Governor Jerry Brown and First Lady Honor Cpl. Anthony R. Servin
Cpl. Anthony R. Servin, 22, of Moreno Valley, CA, died June 8, while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
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Letter to the Editor - Historic Mariposa County Courthouse Neglect
Recently I proudly took visitors to see our "Shrine To Justice". I was shocked to see the condition of the outside of the Historic Mariposa County Courthouse...
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Shasta Historical Society Efforts Keep Shasta State Historic Park Off Closure List
"We are honored to be part of this process. Our mission is to collect, preserve, promote and communicate the history of Shasta County," said society president Dave Scott. "We are already shifting our goal to now be open three days per week as opposed to the two days (this agreement provides). Furthermore, we have every expectation of being able to provide funds of at least $40,000 for each of the next three years."
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Railtown 1897 Hits Its Mark
Mariposa's American Legion Post 567’s Rummage Sale and Waffle Breakfast to be held on June 16, 2012
On Saturday, June 16th from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM, The American Legion, at the corner of 12th and Bullion (5117 Bullion) will be hosting an “Open Air Rummage Sale” for your purchasing enjoyment.
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California State Controller John Chiang Releases May 2012 Cash Up-date
...Personal income taxes fell $14 million below (-0.5 percent) projections, with sales taxes also falling $106.3 million (-3.7 percent). Corporate taxes also were down, coming in $2.7 million (-9.3 percent) below projections. These were offset by increases in other tax sources, namely insurance taxes.
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...Another question concerned the washer and dryer at the Road House being out of commission and why it was not being repaired?
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Leroy Radanovich's Mariposa Life - California State Mining and Mineral Museum Exhibit And Other Items
An interview given to another news outlet indicates that the Mineral Museum would not leave Mariposa if only some benefactor would come up with $180,000 to cover the State employees and various costs. The California State Mining and Mineral Association offered to operate the Museum using skilled volunteers at no cost to the cash strapped state, until such time when the State got their act together.
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Mariposa County Fire Department Log
Monday, May 28 thru Sunday, June 3
Yosemite National Park announces a new exhibit entitled Yosemite Viewed: Landscape Paintings of the 19th and 20th Centuries which opened to the public on Monday, June 4, 2012.
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The full Senate Budget Committee approved $6.4 million in funding requested by the Board of Equalization (BOE) to create the billing for and oversee the collection of the fee—the bulk of which will be used to pay for 57 new two-year positions.
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Pension Reform in California
On June 5, the cities of San Diego and San Jose both passed measures implementing pension reforms. The day after San Jose voters overwhelmingly supported Measure B, police and fire unions filed suit challenging the legality of the measure.
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Letter to the Editor - Where is Mariposa County Government headed?
...It's evaluation time again with two
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