Mariposa, United States (Local)
Not enough data
Tom Lyden's reporting focuses on local news in Minneapolis, with an emphasis on crime, legal issues, and government announcements. Pitches to him should provide insights into local crime trends or legal developments in the Minneapolis area. Additionally, offering expert commentary on government policies and their impact at a local level could be of interest.
Given the coverage attributes, Tom would likely respond well to pitches related to breaking news stories concerning crime or legal policy regulation in Minnesota and particularly within the city of Minneapolis. Moreover, he might appreciate pitches that shed light on evolving stories related to family & relationships within this specific geographic focus.
This information evolves through artificial intelligence and human feedback. Improve this profile .
It is the embezzlement case that four years later just won’t go away. An appeals court says Mariposa County Superior Court Judge Michael Fagalde erred when he rejected a mental health diversion for Carrie Lee Bonn, the former treasurer for Mariposa County Friends of the Library, a nonprofit that financially supports the county library system. In its June 10 opinion, […]
The Mariposa County Board of Supervisors last week considered salary hikes that could total up to 15 percent over three to five years for department heads, while at the same time they approved a voluntary severance package for county workers. It’s not a great look: Offering employees the door as you consider giving the bosses a significant raise. “The timing […]
Ed Wackerman and his daughter get into a heated discussion with his defense attorney, Ric Squaglia, after a June 16 hearing at the Fresno County Superior Courthouse. Photo by Tom Lyden Ed Wackerman’s fate will be decided in Department 53. That is the name of the courtroom on the 5th floor of the Fresno County Superior Courthouse, where Judge Houry […]
Linda Evans, 72, was arrested June 20 for disorderly conduct and public intoxication. The park behind the Mariposa Museum and History Center has become a focal point for law enforcement efforts to deal with homelessness. Photo by Tom Lyden It was just another Saturday in the park when the homeless woman sleeping at the picnic table, or passed out, woke […]
This photo shows Josue Alfaro, 22, in the Merced River right before he was swept over Nevada Fall on June 20. Photo from Freesia Gaul It is the haunting quiet as the man floated through her camera frame that Freesia Gaul will remember. Only his head and baseball cap were visible above the churning Merced River, heading for Nevada Fall […]
Airport Company 25 was left off a list of county fire stations. The Insurance Services Office (ISO), a independent rating agency, took notice. Photo by Tom Lyden Some homeowners in the Mt. Bullion and Jerseydale areas could be paying thousands of dollars more for fire insurance after an evaluation earlier this year by the Insurance Services Office (ISO). Little known […]
Justin Bolton is shown at the Mariposa County Courthouse after a recent hearing. Photo by Tom Lyden Justin Bolton, the man charged with first degree murder in the killing of Wendy Pullins, will go on trial Feb. 23, 2027. The trial is expected to last three weeks. During a court appearance June 29, Bolton’s defense attorney Ric Squaglia and Mariposa […]
An artist rendering of Phase III of the Mariposa Creek Parkway Project. The low bidder for the $3 million project withdrew its bid. Courtesy Mariposa County Long awaited plans to improve the Mariposa Creek Parkway will have to wait a while longer, after the low bidder withdrew from the project and other bids came in well over budget. Mariposa County […]
Steve Knauf is shown in front of Steve’s Sportsman Cafe off Highway 49 South. By noon, the line for tacos stretched into the parking lot. Photo by Tom Lyden The owner of Steve’s Sportsmans Cafe knows better than most that even when business is good, staying in business can be tough. “Our volume is high, but our margins are slim,” […]
The John C. Fremont Healthcare District Board of Directors unanimously approved a new four-year contract for CEO Stacey Kuzak with a base salary of $410,000. The contract includes an annual retention bonus of $25,000 for each year she stays with the district, and a potential 10 percent in performance incentive pay up to $41,000, which could bring her total compensation […]
