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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Details about the death of a woman after being found with severe injuries at Yosemite National Park remain elusive. The woman, who was identified only as being 34 years old, was found injured on March ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...