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Enjoy the 77th Annual Hornitos Enchilada Dinner & Celebration on Saturday, March 7, 2026
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

News
- Fresno Woman Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping a Mother and Child, and Transporting Them from Fresno to Mexico Against Their Will
  2026-02-25 06:06:04
  February 25, 2026 – Claudia Gonzales, 39, of Fresno, pleaded guilty on Monday to conspiracy to kidnapping involving a minor,...
- Over $1.5 Million in Stolen Merchandise Seized in L.A., Including $1.2 Million of First Tactical Clothing from Modesto
  2026-02-25 05:29:34
  LASD Major Crimes Bureau Detectives Seized Approximately $1.5 Million Worth of Stolen Merchandise February 25, 2026 – Los...
- Suspect Arrested in Turlock for Online Child Exploitation Involving Child Sexual Abuse Material
  2026-02-25 04:53:43
  Online Child Exploitation Arrest February 25, 2026 – Turlock Police Department officials report that on Tuesday, February 24,...
- Copperopolis Woman Arrested After Felony Hit-and-Run with Injuries Occurred in Sonora
  2026-02-25 04:45:34
  Copperopolis Woman Arrested for Felony Hit-and-Run February 25, 2026 – Sonora Police Department officials report that on...
- Merced College AgTEC Workforce Initiative Wins Bellwether Award for Leadership in Workforce Innovation
  2026-02-25 04:44:21
  February 25, 2026 - By James Leonard - Merced College has been named a 2026 Bellwether Award winner in the Workforce Development category, a...
- Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks: Former National Park Leaders Sound the Alarm on Steve Pearce’s Nomination to Lead Bureau of Land Management
  2026-02-25 04:34:43
  Oil wells Credit: BLMFebruary 25, 2026 - Washington, DC - On Tuesday, the Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks released...
- Fresno Detectives Seek Public’s Help IDing Suspects Wanted in Shooting, and Locating Possible Victims (Video)
  2026-02-25 04:32:01
  February 25, 2026 – Fresno Police Department officials report that on February 17, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Southeast...
- Under President Trump US Consumer Confidence Edged Higher in February 2026 But Remains Well Below Heights Reached in November 2024 Under President Biden
  2026-02-25 04:28:30
  Image by Peggy Chai from PixabayThe Consumer Confidence Survey® reflects prevailing business conditions and likely developments for...
- PhRMA on President Trump’s State of the Union Address, Says, “Government-Imposed Most Favored Nation Policies Would Undermine U.S. Competitiveness While Doing Nothing To Address Insurance Practices That Deny Care And Raise Costs For Patients”
  2026-02-25 04:14:52
  February 25, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) President and CEO...
- KFF Health News: Hospitals Fighting Measles Confront a Challenge: Few Doctors Have Seen It Before
  2026-02-25 04:09:50
  Measles Credit: CDCFebruary 25, 2026 - ASHEVILLE, N.C. — By Andrew Jones - At around 2 a.m., 7-year-old twin brothers arrived at...
- Fresno County Sheriff Seeks Public’s Help Locating Missing Person Valerie Grace Ray, Last Seen in Downtown Fresno
  2026-02-25 04:08:30
  Missing Person February 25, 2026 – Fresno County Sheriff's Office officials report that they are requesting the public’s help to find...
- California Housing Finance Agency’s Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan Program Now Accepting Applications for Down Payment Assistance
  2026-02-25 04:04:06
  Home Image by Paul Brennan from Pixabay February 25, 2026 - The California Housing Finance Agency’s Dream For All Shared...
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Fourth Anniversary of Putin's Invasion of Ukraine, Says, “It Is Imperative That Our Nation Continue (To) Support The Ukrainian People As They Fight To Defend Their Country And Democratic Principles”
  2026-02-25 03:59:37
  February 25, 2026 - WASHINGTON, DC - Neil Bradley, executive vice president and chief policy officer at the U.S. Chamber of...
- Tulare County Sheriff Reports One Man Dead Following Officer-Involved Shooting in Porterville
  2026-02-25 03:58:13
  February 25, 2026 – Tulare County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on February 23, 2026, members of the HEART (Homeless...
- ProPublica: President Trump’s Latest Deportation Tactic: Targeting Immigrants With Minor Family Court Cases
  2026-02-25 03:54:26
  Should a dad be deported for leaving his toddlers alone at home for a half hour 15 years ago? The Trump administration says yes...
- California Employment Development Department (EDD) Invests $3 Million to Support Workers and Businesses Affected by Valero Benicia Refinery Closure
  2026-02-25 03:50:26
  What You Need to Know: California is investing $3 million to support workers and small businesses impacted by the planned April...
- New California Budget & Policy Center Report Finds California’s 1.8 Million Child Care Gap Leaves Families Facing Unaffordable Costs
  2026-02-25 03:45:02
  New Budget Center Report Finds Most Eligible Children Lack Access to Publicly Funded Care & Underfunding Threatens Family...
- Governor Gavin Newsom Announces California Co-leads Multi-state Lawsuit Against President Trump’s CDC’s Unscientific Vaccine Recommendations Putting Public Health At Risk
  2026-02-25 03:39:33
  Image by Arek Socha from Pixabay What you need to know: California is co-leading a multi-state lawsuit against the Center for Disease...
- Nevada U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, Democrat Colleagues Urge Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair to Uphold Law, Prohibit Prediction Markets Incentivizing Physical Injury, Death or War
  2026-02-25 03:33:57
  February 25, 2026 - Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev) joined Senator Adam Schiff...
- California U.S. Senator Adam Schiff, Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation Requiring Refunds of President Trump’s Illegal Tariffs, Says, “A President Who Campaigned On Lowering Prices Instead Pushed Them Higher With Illegal Tariffs”
  2026-02-25 03:28:47
  Image by Freddy from PixabayBill Instructs Trump Administration to Prioritize Small Businesses; Requires Full Refund of Illegal Trump...
- Republican U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell on Four-Year Anniversary of Russian Escalation in Ukraine, Says, “Sustained Support To Ukraine’s Defense Is The Best Way To Achieve And Secure A Peaceful Outcome To This Terrible War”
  2026-02-25 03:22:54
  February 25, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement on the four-year...
- Nevada U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen Leads Senate Democrats in Requesting Supreme Court Protect Birthright Citizenship Against President Trump’s Attacks, Says, “The U.S. Constitution Is Clear: Children Born In The United States Are American Citizens”
  2026-02-25 03:15:47
  February 25, 2026 - WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) led 27 of...
- Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Tuesday, February 24, 2026
  2026-02-25 02:41:25
  Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Tuesday, February 24, 2026 The Mariposa County Sheriff's Department New...
- California Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Multistate Lawsuit to Block Trump Administration’s ‘Unlawful’ Overhaul to Childhood Vaccine Schedule, Says, “The Trump Administration’s Attacks On Science Are Irresponsible And Dangerous”
  2026-02-24 11:15:19
  Lawsuit also challenges Secretary Kennedy’s appointments to key federal vaccine panel February 24, 2026 - OAKLAND — In...
- Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Ranking Member Robert Garcia Says Department of Justice Withheld Epstein Files, Includes Allegation President Donald Trump Sexually Abused a Minor
  2026-02-24 10:04:10
  February 24, 2026 - Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform,...
- Merced County Sheriff Seeks Public’s Help Locating At-Risk Missing Person Richard Daly, Last Seen Near Merced River Bridge
  2026-02-24 05:56:36
  February 24, 2026 – Merced County Sheriff's Office officials report that on Sunday afternoon, Deputies responded to the Shaffer...
- Sierra National Forest Announces Bass Lake Ranger District Continues Pile Burning Operations on Tuesday, February 24
  2026-02-24 04:56:12
  February 24, 2026 - Sierra National Forest officials report the Bass Lake Ranger District, on the Sierra National Forest, will...
- University of California, Davis Study Suggests Adolescent Social Health May Foretell Loneliness, Aggressive Behavior
  2026-02-24 04:47:17
  Image by Alexandra_Koch from Pixabay Looking at Patterns, Predictors February 24, 2026 - By Alex Russell - Teens who are lonely...
- San Joaquin County Sheriff Reports Missing Tracy Man Avtar Singh’s Body Found Near Lake Berryessa
  2026-02-24 04:45:24
  Missing Person Investigation in Tracy Area Update February 24, 2026 – San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on...
- FBI Investigative Update on the Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting on Sunday at President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
  2026-02-24 04:41:09
  February 24, 2026 - FBI Miami, in coordination with the United States Secret Service, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office,...
- Merced College Equity Plan Aims to Improve Outcomes for Black Male Students and Others
  2026-02-24 04:36:24
  February 24, 2026 - By Luciana Chavez - Merced College’s 2025-28 Student Equity Plan will see the school pursue even loftier...
- Yale School of Medicine: Do You Have GERD—or NERD?
  2026-02-24 04:29:25
  Image by unknownuserpanama from PixabayA Yale Medicine gastroenterologist discusses non-erosive reflux disease, a form of acid...
- CDCR Reports Incarcerated Person Walks Away from Growlersburg Conservation Camp in El Dorado County
  2026-02-24 04:27:38
  February 24, 2026 – GEORGETOWN, CA – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are searching for...
- ProPublica: South Carolina Hospitals Aren’t Required to Disclose Measles-Related Admissions. That Leaves Doctors in the Dark.
  2026-02-24 04:21:48
  Measles Credit: CDC Reporting Highlights No Required Reporting: South Carolina doesn’t require hospitals to report when they admit...
- Institute for Justice: Court Rebukes Officials For Retaliatory Arrests After Citizen Called Them “Fascists”
  2026-02-24 04:17:41
  Noah Petersen credit: IJDecision condemns Newton, Iowa, officials for arresting Noah Petersen twice in October 2022 for...
- California Attorney General Bonta Unveils Hate Crime Guidance and Know Your Rights Documents in Multiple Languages Including Somali
  2026-02-24 04:12:46
  February 24, 2026 - OAKLAND — On Monday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that hate crime guidance and resources are...
- Department of the Interior Says Trump Administration Delivers Historic National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Reform
  2026-02-24 04:02:17
  Image by Анатолий Стафичук from PixabayFebruary 24, 2026 - On Monday, the Department of the Interior released the...
- President Trump’s U.S. Department of Education Announces Additional Partnerships, Including Health and Human Services, to Break Up What They Say is the Federal Education Bureaucracy
  2026-02-24 03:57:32
  U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.February 24, 2026 - On Monday, the U.S. Department of Education...
- U.S. Senators Introduce Bipartisan Protections Against Warrantless Data Searches
  2026-02-24 03:51:04
  February 24, 2026 - WASHINGTON – On Monday, U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced bipartisan legislation with cosponsor...
- U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren Says President Trump’s Department of Education Confirms That They Are Weighing Sale of Federal Student Loan Portfolio
  2026-02-24 03:47:10
  Department evades questions on whether borrowers would maintain legally guaranteed protections in the event of sale and how...

Mariposa County Burn Day Information

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Permissive Burn Day as of 6:13 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 Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Note: Valid at 6:00 A.M.

A chance of morning rain, mainly before 10:00 A.M. Partly sunny and slightly warmer with a high temp of around 69 degrees and a low temp of around 53 degrees.

Yosemite Valley: A chance of morning rain, mainly before 10:00 A.M. Mostly cloudy with a high temp of around 58 degrees and a low temp of around 42 degrees.

Mariposa weather for Thursday: Sunny and slightly warmer with a high temp of around 71 degrees and a low temp of around 54 degrees.

Future high temps for Mariposa: Fri.: 73 degrees. Sat.: 72 degrees. Sun.: 64 degrees.

Mariposa’s future rain chances:
Sun.: 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Mon.: 30% chance of rain.