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Enjoy Musical Delights at the Mariposa Yosemite Symphony Orchestra's Festive Holiday Concert on Saturday, December 20, 2025
Join the Mariposa County Public Works Team – Several Positions Available
Enjoy the Mariposa Yosemite Symphony Orchestra’s Annual Festive Holiday Concert on Saturday, December 20, 2025
Mariposa Fire Safe Council Seek Contractor Bids for Fremont Fuels Reduction Project
Don't Miss Mariposa Friends of the Library Book Sale on November 7 & 8, 2025
Final Call to Purchase Tickets for the John C. Fremont Hospital Foundation Black & White Ball on Saturday, November 8, 2025
Dine-Out & Support Mariposa Habitat for Humanity October 19 Through October 26, 2025
Mariposa Yosemite Symphony Orchestra Celebrates 21st Anniversary Season on October 25 & 26, 2025

News
- Madera County Man Arrested for Internet Crimes Against Children for Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material
  2026-01-23 06:17:09
  January 23, 2026 – Madera County Sheriff’s Office officials report that they have arrested 32-year-old Madera resident Bryan...
- Fugitive Erik Brayan Sandoval Added to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Top 10 Most Wanted List
  2026-01-23 06:13:14
  Do You Know Where He Is? January 23, 2026 – Tulare County Sheriff’s Office officials report that they are seeking public’s help...
- Merced Police Department Steps Up Gang Violence Prevention After Recent Incidents
  2026-01-23 06:05:36
  January 23, 2026 – Merced Police Department officials report that in response to a recent increase in gang-related incidents,...
- Yosemite National Park Offers a Glimpse Back on 1997 Record Flooding (Video)
  2026-01-23 06:02:19
  January 23, 2026 – Yosemite National Park officials offer a glimpse back to the historic flooding of 1997. In January 1997, the...
- Fresno Police Arrest Three Suspects for Two Unrelated Incidents Involving USPS Employees
  2026-01-23 05:40:52
  January 23, 2026 – Fresno Police Department officials report that on January 20, 2026, at approximately 2:20 p.m., Central...
- Fresno Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Missing Person Sheyla Esquival-Bahena, Last Seen on North Fruit Avenue
  2026-01-23 05:34:48
  Missing Person January 23, 2026 – Fresno Police Department officials seek public’s help locating missing person Sheyla...
- Good Samaritan in Nevada City Finds Over $6,000 in Cash and Helps Return to Rightful Owner
  2026-01-23 05:02:30
  January 23, 2026 – NEVADA CITY, CA – Nevada County Sheriff’s Office officials report that a local Nevada City man who lost...
- KFF Health News: Why Medication Abortion Is the Top Target for Anti-Abortion Groups in 2026
  2026-01-23 04:59:55
  January 23, 2026 - By Julie Rovner, KFF Health News - This week would have marked the 53rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the 1973...
- CDCR and Fresno Parole Agents Lead Multi Agency Operation Resulting in 19 Arrests in Fresno
  2026-01-23 04:57:06
  January 23, 2026 – CDCR reports a multi-agency compliance operation led by the California Department of Corrections and...
- Coalition To Protect America’s National Parks: U.S. Senate Must Reject House Bill That Would Open Up One Of America’s Most Treasured Landscapes To Mining
  2026-01-23 04:55:25
  Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Superior National Forest in Minnesota credit: USDAJanuary 23, 2026 - On Thursday,...
- Modesto Police Conduct Undercover Gambling and Smoke Shop Enforcement Operation, Five Suspects Arrested
  2026-01-23 04:51:46
  January 23, 2026 – Modesto Police Department officials report that the Crime Reduction Team (CRT), in coordination with Code...
- Former Visalia Man Arrested for Child Sex Crimes; Sacramento Detectives Seek Additional Victims
  2026-01-23 04:44:57
  Man Arrested on 23 Counts of Child Sex Crimes; Detectives Seek Additional Unreported Victims January 23, 2026 – Sacramento...
- Stanislaus National Forest Hosts an Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Open House on Thursday, February 5, 2026
  2026-01-23 04:37:31
  Suzuki DR-Z400S Credit: SuzukiJanuary 23, 2026 - The Stanislaus National Forest will host an Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) open...
- High School Students Invited to Apply for Free Computer Science Summer Internship at UC Merced
  2026-01-23 04:32:48
  The program runs for 12 weeks photo credit: UC Merced January 23, 2026 - By Patty Guerra, UC Merced - High school students have...
- NOAA Warns of Dangerous Winter Storm, Extreme Cold on the Way for Large Portion of U.S. Beginning Today (Friday)
  2026-01-23 04:24:33
  Credit: NPSJanuary 23, 2026 - Forecasters at NOAA’s National Weather Service (NWS) continue to track a major winter storm that...
- AAA Reports Pump Prices Remain Low During Slow Driving Season – California at $4.21 Rises a Penny Week-Over-Week
  2026-01-23 04:19:07
  January 23, 2026 - WASHINGTON, DC – As winter weather grips much of the nation and fewer drivers hit the road, gas prices remain low...
- Humane World for Animals Says Victory! EPA Renews Plans to Eliminate Animal Testing by 2035, Dogs, Rabbits, Rats and Mice May No Longer Suffer Harm in Testing for Chemicals and Pesticides
  2026-01-23 04:14:14
  Credit: Humane World for AnimalsJanuary 23, 2026 - WASHINGTON—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly...
- United States Completes Withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO)
  2026-01-23 04:07:59
  Young people wait to receive food from a food distribution center in Gaza Credit: WHOJanuary 23, 2026 - WASHINGTON — On...
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Announces Next Step in the Agency’s Accelerated Review of Public Health Risks From Fluoride in Drinking Water
  2026-01-23 04:03:24
  Related: California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Issues Statement on Community Water Fluoridation - Fluoride is Naturally...
- U.S. Small Business Administration Announces it is Reviewing Over $88 Million in Planned Parenthood Paycheck Protection Program Loans
  2026-01-23 03:57:49
  Agency issues nearly 40 letters demanding Affiliates prove their eligibility or send back the funds January 23, 2026 -...
- State Senator Bob Archuleta, District Attorneys and MADD Partner to Advance Tougher DUI Laws to Protect California Families in 2026
  2026-01-23 03:43:37
  Fresno Officer Injured After Unlicensed Drunk Driver Plows into Police Vehicle Blocking an AccidentCredit: Fresno Police...
- Responding to Recent Federal Legislative Efforts That Would Have Allowed Public Lands to be Sold and Privatized, Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur Introduces Legislation to Protect California Public Lands
  2026-01-23 03:33:58
  Courtright Reservoir Credit: USDA/(file) Sierra National Forest.AB 1624, the Public Lands Protection Act, establishes strong...
- Republican U.S. Senators Send Letter to Secs. Noem and Burgum Urging Closure of Visa Program Allowing Communist Chinese Birth Tourism
  2026-01-23 03:23:25
  January 23, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, Senator Rick Scott released the following:Last week, Senators Rick Scott, Jim...
- California U.S. Senator Adam Schiff, Senate Democrats ‘Demand ‘ Senior White House Officials Disclose Financial Stakes in Venezuela Oil Profiteering
  2026-01-23 03:17:20
  Image by Gerhard Traschütz from PixabaySenators’ inquiry comes as administration convenes oil companies to discuss oil...
- U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith Call on ICE to Allow Access to Legal Counsel for People in Detention
  2026-01-23 03:12:27
  January 23, 2026 - WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) are calling on the Immigration and...
- Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Thursday, January 22, 2026
  2026-01-23 03:00:57
  Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Thursday, January 22, 2026 The Mariposa County Sheriff's Department New...
- Mariposa County Supervisor Miles Menetrey Installed as Chair of RCRC as Rural County Representatives of California Installs 2026 Officers and Recognizes Rural Leadership Award Recipients
  2026-01-22 11:16:53
  January 22, 2026 - SACRAMENTO, CA – On Wednesday, January 21st, the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) installed its...
- California Attorney General Continues Legal Challenge to Stop City of El Cajon from Illegally Sharing License Plate Data with Federal and Out-of-State Agencies
  2026-01-22 10:34:32
  January 22, 2026 - OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a motion in California v. City of El Cajon as...
- Caltrans Traffic Advisory for Mariposa County: One-Way Traffic Control Delays Expected on State Route 49 for January 22 & 23, 2026
  2026-01-22 05:49:32
  UPDATED TRAFFIC ADVISORY One-Way Traffic Controls for January 22 & 23, 2026 January 22, 2026 – Mariposa County – The California...
- Madera CHP Reports DUI Driver and Dense Fog Created a Nearly Fatal Accident
  2026-01-22 05:16:15
  DUI + Dense Fog = Deadly Combination January 22, 2026 – Madera CHP officials report that a 22-year-old impaired driver ran a...
- California and National Drought Summary for January 20, 2026, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and California Drought Statistics: 100% of State Not in Drought Conditions
  2026-01-22 04:58:41
  California and National Drought Summary for January 20, 2026 Summary January 22, 2026 - The Lower 48 States finally settled into a...
- FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez on Latest FCC Effort to Pressure Broadcasters and Chill Speech, Says, “The First Amendment Does Not Yield To Government Intimidation. Broadcasters Should Not Feel Pressured To Water Down, Sanitize, Or Avoid Critical Coverage”
  2026-01-22 04:55:37
  January 22, 2026 - WASHINGTON—FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez issued the following statement after the FCC released a misleading...
- KFF Health News: As US Is Poised To Lose Measles-Free Status, RFK Jr.’s New CDC Deputy Downplays Its Significance
  2026-01-22 04:50:04
  Credit: CDCJanuary 22, 2026- By Amy Maxmen - After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the...
- UCLA Luskin California Poll Finds Some Homeowners are Going Without Insurance but Choosing to Stay Put
  2026-01-22 04:46:11
  2021 California Monument Fire - Engine crew battles flamesCredit: USDAThe inaugural UCLA Luskin California Poll reveals...
- Kern County Felon Arrested for Burglary at Mojave Firearms Instructor School of $10,000 in Ammo and Property
  2026-01-22 04:41:24
  Mojave Firearms Arrest January 22, 2026 – Kern County Sheriff's Office officials report that on January 11, 2026, deputies...
- Congress Prepare a Bipartisan Health Care Package With American Medical Association Priorities Including Renewing Medicare Telehealth Coverage for Two Years
  2026-01-22 04:39:08
  January 22, 2026 - Congressional leaders have agreed to a bicameral, bipartisan package of health care proposals that includes...
- Department of Water Resources (DWR) Finalizes Best Management Practices to Help Address Subsidence and Protect California’s Water Infrastructure
  2026-01-22 04:31:53
  A drone view of California Department of Water Resources’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Office installing new equipment to...
- New California Law Updates Requirements for Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for Dogs Imported for Sale
  2026-01-22 04:24:44
  January 22, 2026 - SACRAMENTO, CA. – The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is informing the public and...
- Kelley Blue Book Announces 2026 Best Buy Award Winners Including Best Compact Truck: 2026 Ford Maverick
  2026-01-22 04:16:57
  Best Compact Truck: 2026 Ford Maverick credit: FordAwards Recognize True Excellence Among Today's New Cars January 22, 2026 -...
- California DMV Opens Second 15-Day Public Comment Period on Autonomous Heavy- and Light-Duty Vehicles
  2026-01-22 04:07:15
  Waymo Via/J.B. Hunt autonomous truckWhat you need to know: The California DMV opened an additional comment period to collect...

Mariposa County Burn Day Information

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Permissive Burn Day as of 6:45 A.M.

NO Permit Required from CAL FIRE
Permit May Be Required from Mariposa County
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CAL FIRE - Burn Information

Mariposa and Yosemite Valley Weather for Friday, January 23, 2026
Note: Valid at 6:00 A.M.

Be Aware of Central Valley Fog Today

Patchy fog before 8:00 A.M. Sunny and cooler with a high temp of around 59 degrees and a low temp of around 41 degrees.

Yosemite Valley: Sunny and cooler with a high temp of around 52 degrees and a low temp of around 28 degrees.

Mariposa weather for Saturday: Sunny and cooler with a high temp of around 57 degrees and a low temp of around 39 degrees.

Future high temps for Mariposa: Sun.: 57 degrees. Mon.: 59 degrees. Tue.: 61 degrees.

Mariposa’s future rain chances: No rain through at least Thursday.