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10/02/2026 · Mariposa
The Two-Minute Pause That Protects Your Day
You don’t have to answer every request on the spot. A small pause before saying yes can help you make choices from intention instead of reflex.
Why Shakespeare’s Summer Day Refuses to End
Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18 begins with a famous question about summer—but its real subject is time, and the audacious little trick poetry can play on it. Read the poem as a wager: what if a few lines could outlast the season itself?
10/01/2026
The Power You Want Should Not Belong to Someone Else
Mary Wollstonecraft’s sharpest line about freedom is also a useful test for modern arguments about power: are we trying to control others, or finally govern ourselves?
10/01/2026
The National Ear: Washington’s Waiting Game Has a Price Tag
The country keeps asking who will blink first, voters, lawmakers, workers, or the Federal Reserve. Meanwhile, the bills keep arriving on schedule.
10/01/2026
The Relationship Is Fine—So Why Do I Feel Like I’m Losing My Mind?
Two readers, two very ordinary relationship problems: one partner who treats chores like optional side quests, and one ex who keeps reopening a door that should be nailed shut. The common thread? Stop waiting for people to magically become easier to love.
10/01/2026
Cuba, Missouri: The Route 66 Stop With Better Murals Than You’d Expect
Put Cuba, Missouri, on your next road-trip map when you want old highway atmosphere without the crowds or the souvenir-shop overload. Park downtown, eat something smoky, and spend an hour wondering why this little town has so many enormous murals.
10/02/2026
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Mariposa County Quarterly Investment Reports Treasurer Duties The Treasurer-Tax Collector receives, safeguards, distributes, and invests County funds. You can find Mariposa County Investment Policy and Guidelines here Treasurer Duties Treasurer Duties Treasurer Duties. All County departments deposit their cash, checks, and electronic funds through the Treasurer's office. Mariposa County Investment Reports: June 2026 (PDF) March 2026 (PDF) December 2025 (PDF) September 2025 (PDF)
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Treasurer / Tax Collector Mariposa County unsecured taxes are mailed in august each year and due by september 30. secured taxes are mailed by the end of october and will be due in two installments by december 10 and april 10. Plan ahead and pay your secured taxes MONTHLY in advance with EASY SMART PAY. Although our computer system does not allow for monthly payments, Easy Smart Pay will collect your monthly tax payments for you and make your payment to the county before the due date. Fees May Apply. We have provided a secure drop box available 24 hours outside the front door of our building located at 4982 10th street in Mariposa. To assist our taxpayers, we have waived the E-Check/EFT fee. You may make your payment on our website by clicking the circle below that says "PAY A BILL" with an E-Check for FREE or by using your Credit Card for a convenience fee of 2.5% (minimum of $2.50) or your Debit card for a convenience fee of 1%. We are still here to assist you. Please contact us at 209-966-2621 for any assistance needed to make your payment however we do not accept payments over the phone. Tax Collector Duties The Tax Collector’s Department collects taxes, sells tax-defaulted land, and assists Taxpayers, Mortgage and Title companies, and members of the public with current and past information regarding local property taxation. Our office provides the best customer service to meet the needs of our constituents. TITLE COMPANIES AND TAXPAYERS TAXES ARE DUE BY DECEMBER 10 AND APRIL 10 Treasurer Duties The Treasurer-Tax Collector receives, safeguards, distributes, and invests County funds. You can find Mariposa County Investment Policy and Guidelines here. All County departments deposit their cash and checks through the Treasurer’s office. Here are the Mariposa County Quarterly Investment Reports. Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) and Tourism Business Improvement District (tbid) assessment The Treasurer- Tax Collector collects the TOT and TBID assessments. All rentals must be approved prior to renting in Mariposa County. The TOT and TBID tax is imposed on people who stay less than 30 days. In Mariposa County tax will be 12% of the room rate and the TBID is 1.5% starting January 1, 2021. Returns are reported and due monthly. SUBMIT AND/OR PAY YOUR TOT ONLINE.
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