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- California Governor Gavin Newsom on the 2024 Presidential Election Says, “California Will Seek To Work With The Incoming President — But Let There Be No Mistake, We Intend To Stand With States Across Our Nation To Defend Our Constitution”
  2024-11-06 14:09:22
  November 6, 2024 - SACRAMENTO — Today, Governor Gavin Newsom released the following statement in response to the results in the...
- California State Parks Foundation Celebrates Passage of Proposition 4 - The Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024
  2024-11-06 12:43:31
  Looking up at Calaveras Big Trees State Park Credit: CA. State ParksNovember 6, 2024 - SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, California State...
- Celebrate Veterans Day on Monday, November 11 with Free Entrance to Yosemite National Park and all National Parks - Veterans, Current Military, and Gold Star Family Members Can Also Receive a Free Military Pass to National Parks
  2024-11-06 10:09:29
  El Capitan in Yosemite National ParkSierra Sun Times file photoNovember 6, 2024 - WASHINGTON – In honor of Veterans Day, the...
- CAL FIRE Announces Calaveras, Eastern San Joaquin, Eastern Stanislaus and Tuolumne Counties Burn Permit Suspension Lifted Effective Friday, November 8, 2024
  2024-11-06 08:32:25
  November 6, 2024 - San Andreas – Effective Friday, November 8, 2024 at 8 a.m the burn permit suspension in Calaveras, Eastern...
- Stanislaus National Forest Announces Summit & Mi-Wok Ranger District to Host Community Town Hall Event on Wednesday, November 13, 2024
  2024-11-06 04:34:51
  Stanislaus National ForestCredit: USDA (file photo)November 6, 2024 - SONORA, California – Continuing their efforts to engage in more...
- Reclamation Continues Merced County B.F. Sisk Dam Raise and Reservoir Expansion Project Public Negotiation Sessions in November 2024
  2024-11-06 04:23:15
  November 6, 2024 - SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Bureau of Reclamation today announces continued public negotiation sessions with the San...
- California Medical Association Announces Voters Approve Prop 35 in Resounding Vote, Expanding Health Care Access for 15 Million Residents
  2024-11-06 04:18:53
  November 6, 2024 - California voters have overwhelmingly approved Proposition 35, a historic investment in Medi-Cal, which...
- 10th Annual Mariposa Field of Service Program for Veterans Day Ends with Closing Ceremony on November 17, 2024
  2024-11-06 04:13:07
  November 6, 2024 – The closing ceremony for Mariposa’s 10th Annual Field Of Service- Past & Presentwill be on Sunday, November...
- California Farm Bureau Reports State Water Board Seeks Comments on Bay-Delta Plan - Improve Conditions for Struggling Fish Populations in the San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta and its Tributaries
  2024-11-06 03:58:14
  A drone view of the Bethany Reservoir, impounded by five dams in Alameda County, serves as a forebay for the South Bay Pumping...
- California State Parks Invites Military Community to Enjoy Free Access to 144 Parks on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2024
  2024-11-06 03:50:13
  November 6, 2024 - SACRAMENTO – To show appreciation for the service of U.S. military members, California State Parks is...
- Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office Announces the Sheriff’s Life Saving Medal Awarded to Deputy Cody Skellenger
  2024-11-06 03:09:34
  Sheriff’s Life Saving Award Presented to Deputy Cody Skellenger November 6, 2024 – Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office officials...
- President Biden on the Contract Between the International Association of Machinists and Boeing – Says, “This Contract Provides A 38% Wage Increase Over Four Years, Improves Workers’ Ability To Retire With Dignity, And Supports Fairness At The Workplace”
  2024-11-06 02:50:45
  November 6, 2024 – On Tuesday, President Joe Biden released a Statement on the contract between the International Association of...
- Fresno Detectives Arrest 34-Year-Old Suspect for the Murder of 33-Year-Old Tyler Hamon
  2024-11-06 02:49:46
  November 6, 2024 – Fresno Police Department officials report that on Friday, November 1, 2024, shortly after midnight, Northwest officers...
- Nevada County Deputies Arrest Grass Valley Man for Allegedly Shooting and Killing a Dog on His Property
  2024-11-06 02:46:14
  Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Dog November 6, 2024 – Grass Valley, CA – Nevada County Sheriff's Office officials report...
- U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell Comments on Kentucky Governor Beshear's Call to Abolish Electoral College
  2024-11-06 02:44:45
  'At its core, the Electoral College protects Americans from the whims of the majority, something I’m familiar with in the...
- U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen and Marco Rubio Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Administration to Redesignate the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
  2024-11-06 02:39:48
  November 6, 2024 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) led a bipartisan letter...
- U.S. Senator John Cornyn Releases Statement on the New Conservative Senate Majority
  2024-11-06 02:36:11
  November 6, 2024 - WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement in response to election returns...
- Utah Man Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison for Assaulting Law Enforcement with Dangerous Weapons and Other Charges During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
  2024-11-06 02:27:03
  November 6, 2024 – WASHINGTON – A Utah man was sentenced to six years in prison on Tuesday after he was previously convicted of seven...
- Attorney General Bonta: California to Receive Up To $122 Million in Opioid Agreement with Kroger for Its Role in Opioid Epidemic
  2024-11-06 02:22:32
  To date, the Attorney General has secured nearly $50 billion in nationwide opioid settlements and bankruptcies. California is...
- CAL FIRE Announces Upcoming Prescribed Burning in Calaveras and Tuolumne Counties - November 8-18, 2024
  2024-11-06 02:18:37
  November 6, 2024 – San Andreas, CA – California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit...
- Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Tuesday, November 5, 2024
  2024-11-06 01:35:33
  Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Tuesday, November 5, 2024 The Mariposa County Sheriff's Department New Business...
- Hamilton County, Ohio Man Sentenced on Felony Civil Disorder Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
  2024-11-05 13:19:08
  November 5, 2024 - WASHINGTON— An Ohio man was sentenced today after he previously pleaded guilty to a felony charge stemming from...
- Mariposa County Library Announces Library Branches Will be Closed for Veterans Day November 9-11, 2024
  2024-11-05 04:44:26
  November 5, 2024 – Mariposa County Library officials announce that its branches will be closed Saturday, November 9 through...
- Sunrise Rotary, Merced College Partner for Annual Field of Honor Display on November 9-16, 2024
  2024-11-05 04:41:16
  November 5, 2024 - By Luciana Chavez - The way the Merced community annually honors veterans, both the fallen and the living, is...
- Merced County Coroner Seeks Public’s Help Locating Next of Kin for 63-Year-Old Nikita Michael Haynesworth
  2024-11-05 04:36:03
  November 5, 2024 – Merced County Sheriff's Office officials report that the Merced County Sheriff Coroner’s Bureau needs the...
- Latest Ipsos Core Political Poll Finds Likely Voters Prefer Vice President Kamala Harris’ Approach to Healthcare and Political Extremism or Threats to Democracy
  2024-11-05 04:32:13
  November 5, 2024 - Washington, D.C. – The latest Ipsos Core Political poll finds that Harris and Trump are locked in a tight race...
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) Unveils Refreshed R&D Strategy Report With a Focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Other Innovations
  2024-11-05 04:23:13
  Updated R&D strategy highlights evolving utility technology needs Explores the potential of artificial intelligence to transform the...
- Fresno County Detectives Seek Public’s Help with Leads to Solve 2021 Homicide of Kingsburg Man
  2024-11-05 04:22:35
  Detectives Seek Leads to Solve 2021 Homicide of Kingsburg Man November 5, 2024 – Fresno County Sheriff's Office officials report that...
- New Operating Permit Issued for California’s State Water Project to Preserve Water Supply While Protecting Endangered Species
  2024-11-05 04:12:59
  White SturgeonCredit: CDFWA Balanced Approach is Key to Benefiting California’s Endangered Fish Species Through Habitat...
- Sierra and Stanislaus National Forest Awarded Grants as California State Parks Awards $30 Million in Grants Supporting Safe and Sustainable Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation
  2024-11-05 04:06:52
  November 5, 2024 - California State Parks’ Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division on Monday announced $30 million in...
- California Department of Food and Agriculture Now Accepting Proposals For 2025 Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter Grant Program
  2024-11-05 04:00:40
  November 5, 2024 - SACRAMENTO - CDFA is accepting proposals for the 2025 Pet Lover's Spay and Neuter Grant Program (Pet Lover’s) and the...
- California Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition of 51 Attorneys General in Condemning Possible Violence in Response to Election Results
  2024-11-05 03:51:32
  November 5, 2024 - OAKLAND — Ahead of Tuesday’s General Election, California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a bipartisan...
- El Dorado County Sheriff Reports 5,600 Pounds of Fireworks Found in Public Storage and a Folsom Home
  2024-11-05 03:49:09
  November 5, 2024 – El Dorado County Sheriff's Office officials report that in late October, the Sheriff's Office Explosive...
- National Association of Realtors® Report First-Time Home Buyers Shrink to Historic Low of 24% as Buyer Age Hits Record High - As Home Buyers Encounter an Unaffordable Housing Market, Many Are Choosing to Double Up as Families
  2024-11-05 03:45:10
  Key Highlights A record high 26% of buyers paid cash for their homes. Seventeen percent of home buyers purchased a...
- Inyo County Sheriff’s Office Reports K9s Discover Illegal Drugs in Two Separate Incidents
  2024-11-05 03:35:51
  November 5, 2024 – Inyo County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on November 1, 2024, Inyo County Sheriff K9-Units...
- Assemblymember Mia Bonta on Securing $70 Million for Digital Equity in California
  2024-11-05 02:59:58
  November 5, 2024 - On Monday, Assemblymember Mia Bonta(D-Oakland) released the following statement reacting to the announcement that...
- U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, Colleagues Send Letter Opposing Palestinian Effort to Suspend Israel from U.N. General Assembly
  2024-11-05 02:50:22
  Senator: “We will move to limit American participation and funding across the UN… [and pursue] a comprehensive reevaluation of the...
- U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and John Hickenlooper Call on Fed to Deliver Bigger Rate Cut to Protect the Economy and Provide Relief for American Families
  2024-11-05 02:44:57
  Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay With new inflation data showing inflation nearly at Fed’s target, Senators call for .5%...
- Merced County Sheriff Announces Man Killed at Main Jail, Charges to be Filed Against Multiple Individuals
  2024-11-05 02:41:52
  November 5, 2024 – Merced County Sheriff's Office officials report that the Merced County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a...
- U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, Congressman Adam Schiff, and Colleagues Call for Probe of Albertsons and Other Giant Grocery Chains for False Advertising
  2024-11-05 02:39:45
  Image by Peggy Chai from PixabayLawmakers: Grocery giants ripped off customers with inaccurate labels, charged higher prices than...

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Mariposa and Yosemite Valley Weather for Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Note: Valid at 6:00 A.M.

Sunny and slightly cooler with a high temp of around 65 degrees and a low temp of around 43 degrees.

       Yosemite Valley: Mostly sunny and slightly cooler with a high temp of around 66 degrees and a low temp of around 39 degrees. Possible wind gusts up to 15 mph today.

       Mariposa high temp for yesterday was 63.9 degrees with a low temp of 42.2 degrees. Wind gusts up to 12 mph yesterday.

       Mariposa weather for Thursday: Sunny with a high temp of around 65 degrees and a low temp of around 44 degrees.

       Future high temps for Mariposa: Fri.: 68 degrees. Sat.: 68 degrees. Sun.: 67 degrees.

       Future rain chances for Mariposa: Sun. night: 30% chance of rain. Veterans Day, Mon.: 50% chance of rain with up to 0.50" possible.