As a mountain resident, I am so very appreciative of the news from the Mariposa Gazette. In these…read moretimes when regional papers are going 'under' in a brisk fashion, or they have become so thin it feels like the weekly advertiser (the Fresno Bee is unfortunately, a quick read), it is a delight to have a weekly newspaper -- with two sections!! -- that is full of local news -- and even includes a section on the Oakhurst area, part of Madera County. Thanks for providing an important source of 'what's happening' in Mariposa County and part of Madera County -- and for sharing a vibrant "letters to the editors" section for varying points of view.

This morning of 10/31/2019 I was driving through Mariposa and I saw a minivan carrying the logo…read moreMariposa Gazette. An older man got out from the van and as I was walking by I said "Good morning!" In a cheerful way and he just looked back at me and did not reply anything. I found it rude and therefore I decided to post a review. Maybe showing a little courtesy to strangers can have some impact on our daily lives and perhaps be transferred to the productivity of our businesses.

Mr. Parra is truly talented - he entertained our friends during my husband's and daughter's…read morebirthday party. He pre-draws a heading for the picture that reflects the event. Everyone enjoyed going away with this personalized part favor. Would definitely hire him again!

We hired Steve for our company Christmas party. He was both professional and personable from the…read moreonset of signing the contract to the end of the party. Everyone enjoyed his caricatures and thought it was one of the highlights of the party. He asked each person/couple what their likes were so that he could incorporate it into the pictures (mine had my husband and me with our dog at the beach), which made them even more special. Because the drawings were so popular, Steve stayed 2 hours longer than we originally contracted for and did so gladly! I highly recommend Steve for any of your party plans.

They cover SO much for being a magazine made up of volunteers. The writers and staff are involved…read morein so many facets of the community. The calendar app is perfect for looking for things to do on-the-go, and has come in handy when finding something to do when friends are in town. They are easy to find: pick up at so many cafes, restaurants and stores in town, and they even now deliver USPS. Worst case scenario, you can get it online at modestoview.com. Every issue is packed with fun stuff to do, new food and drinks to try, interviews with cool people, and contests too. A great, fun magazine.

I Enjoy reading the View and seeing all the monthly events each month. It makes it easy to decide…read morewhat I want to do and see. I really like the positive flow of the whole paper. I highly recommend reading it. You will See all the good and positive things that are happening in our town.

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I am so happy with this business. They are always very helpfull when it comes to putting in an add…read moreor anything. Very cordial and accomodating.

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I've had two ads appear in The D, and I'm getting ready to put in a third. I got a good response…read moreboth times, with customers telling me they came in to my wife's bakery because they saw the ad. The publisher, Tom, is personable, easy-going and easy to work with.

Great place to bring kids if they love books. The children's section is fantastic with a huge…read morevariety of books for different ages, from picture books to chapter books and graphic novels. There are also plenty of toys and fun items like LEGO sets and themed merchandise. Kids will definitely enjoy browsing around here. The selection is excellent and it's easy to spend a lot of time exploring the shelves. A great stop if you're looking for books or gifts for young readers.

Recent studies show a dramatic decline in Americans reading books for pleasure, particularly among…read morethe younger generations. We can primarily blame streaming devices, podcasts, and social media for that. I am first to admit that these distractions have led to my shorter attention span and fleeting interest in what used to be a hobby of mine, reading [for pleasure]. I vowed to change this as one of my goals for the year. This is why I consider myself fortunate that there is a Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Fresno. Barnes & Noble has a vast selection of books, children's games and toys, a music and movie store, a stationary, a kid's reading room, and a Starbucks inside for adults to do the same while enjoying a cup of coffee and a pastry. Moreover, they host in-store or virtual events every month featuring critically acclaimed authors discussing their latest novels. It is the largest online bookstore and the best destination for rare and collectible books, magazines, and games. I stopped reading magazines years ago when I ended all my various subscriptions. Sadly, this was around the same time I stopped reading for pleasure. The recent novels, including those that make the New York Times Best Sellers list, do not interest me. I gravitate to classic American fiction, graphic novels, history, humor, and biography. Barnes & Noble has a virtually boundless selection of them. A few years ago, it appeared Barnes & Noble was about to suffer the same fate as its competitor, the now-defunct Borders Bookstore. They have weathered the storm and have made a comeback, reporting strong sales in recent years. Like most Barnes & Noble which are known for their friendly service and keeping the stores clean and well-organized, this Fresno location is no exception. I always find the people who work here to be very friendly, accessible, and generous with their time. I have also noticed the staff are good at picking up misplaced books and magazines and returning them to their original location and will stop what they are doing to assist a customer. I get a nostalgic feeling whenever I step inside a Barnes & Noble. Reading is obviously a great hobby to pick back up on. I am lucky there is one in town I can always visit to springboard my renewed interest in reading.

This place was just what we needed, they have fresh fruits, cheeses, snacks medicine and spirits of…read moreall sorts. Everything was clean and well organized. The cashier was very efficient and friendly. We were able to get a bottle of wine, cheese and crackers to enjoy on the patio and listen to music. Enter freely they've been approved

A good stop for all your general needs while in Mammoth Village. Plenty of options from basics to…read moreunique, specialty products. The space is clean and the service is nice. It is a little pricier than other stores in town, but it is in the village heart on the mountain so that can be expected.

The service is amazing! You're always politely greeted and asked if any assistance is needed, I…read moretend to walk in and know exactly what section I'm headed to- so most of my service is at check out. It's always friendly and helpful. The selection for psychology and philosophy is the BEST, better than a handful of libraries I've experienced in Fresno. The value is the BEST in town as well. I always spend $5.50-7 for a book. This is legit my favorite place! The most time I spent here was 3 hours! I love the square, walk around, upstairs- the showcase, the furniture & few chairs to read before purchasing. I love the atmosphere of this place. I will forever patronize here, as long as I'm in town or visiting.

A really nice bookstore inside. Things are well organized, and the store is clean. Staff is very…read moreknowledgeable, friendly, super helpful and talkative about books youre into. The selection itself is huge. it's a two story bookstore. The individul sections or genres seem well stocked. Although the Horror section from what I saw was severely lacking most likely due to it perhaps being the biggest selling genre for them? The books themselves are in varying condition from Like New to Fair. I personally found some incredibly good looking books. Their prices are a big selling point for me, very fair and they run a 25% off mass market paperbacks. With all the positives, there's one negative I want to address and thats their trade in credit system. To be honest, It's pretty shady. They give you a great price on your trade-ins if they're good books, in good condition. However, theres one big catch: You can't use that credit outright to simply pay for a book or two. They hold your credit hostage (for the books you gave them that they are going to resell and make a profit on) and you must either (A.) Spend the exact amount in cash that you have credit for in order to use that full line of credit, or you can (B.) spend under that amount and only be allowed to use half of your existing credit. You see, that way they have you on the hook. They got your books. They got your credit, and they're going to get your money too, by forcing you to pay just to gain access to your own credit. I was told by an employee "We have to do that or else we wouldn't make any money, we'd be just trading books for books." But thats not true at! They price them for a profit when they resell them. There are other ways to make the same amount of profit, perhaps more without the shady (and frankly unfair to the customer) business tactics. They could not have the 25% off mass market paperbacks discount. They could give a little less credit for trade-ins. They could raise their prices slightly. They could let their customers have full access to their credit without these special conditions that limit and punish the customer. They benefit at the customers expense in this way, and it is unethical, regardles if it is legal. The moral gray zone is real here. So, I learned my lesson and will not be doing trade-in business with them any longer. I might continue to shop there, but I'm paying cash, so long as the prices remain low. All in all, it's a good bookstore, but I dont like their business practices very much. For now, I still recommend, just don't do trade-ins.

My oldest loves reading books. So he is always on the hunt to add to his collection. This…read moreparticular location isn't as big as the one in River park.

I had called to see if they had the Catan expansion in stock and they did. They took my name down…read moreto hold it for me. I came at about 4:00pm on Saturday to pick it up. There was a line of about 5 others ahead of me with 2 people on the cash registers. The line went quickly and when it was my turn, I gave them my name and the chaser quickly grabbed my item. It was a smooth transaction.