Mariposa students, partners mark Red Ribbon Week with board proclamation

Oct 21, 2025

Students and youth organizers thanked the Board of Supervisors for proclaiming October Red Ribbon Week and described school- and community-based activities to promote substance-free choices. The board expressed public praise and local law enforcement voiced support.

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Heather Livingston, youth coordinator supervisor at Mariposa Safe Families, introduced student leaders on Oct. 21 who asked the board to proclaim October as Red Ribbon Week. Cara, identified as Friday Night Live president, described school activities including assemblies, contests and a banner-signing pledge at Mariposa County High School and middle schools.

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