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- Caltrans Traffic Advisory for Mariposa County: One-Way Traffic Control Delays Expected on State Routes 49 & 140 for August 9-15, 2026
  2026-08-07 18:23:47
  TRAFFIC ADVISORY One-Way Traffic Controls on State Routes 49 & 140 for August 9-15, 2026 August 7, 2026 – Mariposa County – The...
- Mariposa County Library Summer Reading Program to End on Saturday, August 8, 2026
  2026-08-07 06:23:24
  Calling all summer readers! August 7, 2026 – Mariposa County Library officials announce that the summer reading program is...
- San Francisco Online Predator Arrested in San Joaquin County for Sexual Abuse of a 12-Year-Old Child
  2026-08-07 06:13:06
  Online Predator Arrested August 7, 2026 – San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office officials report that detectives have arrested...
- Mariposa County Library to Celebrate its 100th Anniversary on November 13, 2026
  2026-08-07 06:05:45
  August 7, 2026 – Mariposa County Library officials announce that they will be celebrating its 100th anniversary on Friday,...
- Enjoy ‘Music on the Green’ Free Summer Concert Series with Jerry's Briefcase & Groove Garden in Mariposa on August 7 & 8, 2026
  2026-08-07 06:01:25
  Summer 2026 Music on the Green August 7, 2026 – Get on the bus this weekend as the Mariposa County Arts Council presents another...
- CAL FIRE Reports Arson Arrest Statistics Through July - 84 Arrests Have Been Made in 2026
  2026-08-07 05:34:18
  August 7, 2026 – CAL FIRE reports arson-related arrests for the first seven months of 2026. Arson is a crime — and CAL FIRE...
- Oakland Man Arrested Following Dangerous Pursuit, a Foot Chase, and a K9 Apprehension in Modesto
  2026-08-07 05:29:22
  August 7, 2026 – Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at about 11:04 p.m., a...
- Merced County Coroner Seeks Public's Help Locating Family for 52-Year-Old Rojelio Sierra-Vasquez
  2026-08-07 05:22:41
  August 7, 2026 – Merced County Sheriff's Office officials report that the Coroner’s Bureau needs the public's help locating the...
- Search for Missing Woman Ends in Homicide Investigation After Body Found at a Home in Fresno; Suspect at Large
  2026-08-07 05:15:22
  Homicide Investigation August 7, 2026 – Fresno Police Department officials report that on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 7:45 P.M.,...
- Three Juveniles Charged with Murder in Deadly Gang Related Bakersfield Shooting; Youngest Suspect is 12 Years Old
  2026-08-07 04:47:21
  Juveniles Arrested for Crane Street Homicide August 7, 2026 – Kern County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on July 18,...
- Son of Grammy-Nominated Opera Singer Jubilant Sykes Arraigned for Singer’s Murder
  2026-08-07 04:31:37
  Micah Sykes is accused of murdering his father at the family’s Santa Monica home on December 8, 2025 August 7, 2026 – SANTA...
- Sierra National Forest Issues Fire Restrictions Effective Today, Friday, August 7th; Lists Posted Orders for Both Wilderness and Non-Wilderness Areas for Specific Guidance on the Restrictions, and Where and What Type of Fire Is Still Allowed
  2026-08-07 04:14:51
  August 7, 2026 - The Sierra National Forest (Sierra NF) issues Forest Orders 05-15-00-26-09 and 05-15-00-26-10: Fire...
- American Academy of Pediatrics on Senate Committee Rejection of the Agricultural Act of 2026, Says, “This Farm Bill Would Have Failed To Restore The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Or Mitigate The Devastating Cuts That H.R. 1 Made”
  2026-08-07 04:00:38
  August 7, 2026 - On Thursday. the American Academy of Pediatrics released the following concerning the Farm Bill and SNAP:By:...
- ProPublica: House Democrats Demand Answers From Trump’s VA on Vets Struggling to Access Mental Healthcare
  2026-08-07 03:54:58
  The letter from lawmakers to Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins cites a recent ProPublica investigation that found hundreds...
- AARP Urges President Trump’s Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to Protect Affordable Medicare Part D Coverage for Older Americans
  2026-08-07 03:48:35
  Letter calls on the agency to use every available tool to keep prescription drug coverage affordable as millions of Medicare...
- California Attorney General Bonta Defends Transgender Students’ Rights to Use Restrooms Matching Their Gender Identity, Says, “No One Should Feel Uncomfortable Or Be Afraid To Use A Public Restroom Because Of Their Gender Identity”
  2026-08-07 03:41:51
  August 7, 2026 - OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Wednesday joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in ...
- Lawsuit Against Trump-Vance Administration’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund” Amended to Include First of Its Kind Challenge to Unlawful IRS Immunity Scheme, Democracy Forward Reports
  2026-08-07 03:37:31
  August 7, 2026 - Alexandria, Va. – Plaintiffs in Floyd et al. v. U.S. Department of Justice et al. on Thursday filed an amended...
- California Attorney General Bonta Joining a Coalition of 18 Attorneys General Opposes Trump-Vance Administration’s Attempt to Suppress Healthcare Recommendations from Major Medical Organization
  2026-08-07 03:34:37
  August 7, 2026 - OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Wednesday joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in ...
- National Association of Home Builders Report Multifamily Developer Confidence Weakens in Second Quarter 2026, Say, High Material Prices and Shortages Of Skilled Labor Remain Significant Impediments
  2026-08-07 03:30:35
  August 7, 2026 - Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing weakened year-over-year in the second quarter, according...
- AAA Reports Lower Crude Oil Prices Driving Down National Average, California at $5.61 Declines 4 Cents Week-Over-Week
  2026-08-07 03:24:26
  August 7, 2026 - WASHINGTON, DC – The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline fell three cents this past week to...
- California Governor Gavin Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Calaveras County for the Gann Fire Response
  2026-08-07 03:24:18
  California’s emergency response system is being mobilized for Calaveras County What you need to know: The proclamation enables the state...
- Governor Gavin Newsom Reports Trump’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Illegally Axes Limits That Protect Americans From Broadcast Media Conglomerates, Says, “This Attack On Independent, Local News Is Straight Out Of A Dictator’s Playbook”
  2026-08-07 03:11:55
  August 7, 2026 - SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday issued a statement on the Federal Communications Commission...
- State Legislature Approves Bill and California Governor Gavin Newsom Signs the Legislation Defending Fresno County Residents’ Right to Vote
  2026-08-07 03:05:23
  Thursday evening update: SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced that he has signed the following bills: AB...
- California U.S. Senator Adam Schiff Introduces Bill Providing Right to Legal Representation for Individuals Facing Deportation, Legal Immigration Proceedings
  2026-08-07 02:54:25
  August 7, 2026 - Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the Fairness to Freedom Act of...
- U.S. Senators Mark Kelly, Alex Padilla, Democrat Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Stop Illegal Voter Roll Purges Before Election Day
  2026-08-07 02:51:58
  August 7, 2026 - This week, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and 26 of their Democratic colleagues demanded the...
- Republican U.S. Senators File Amendment to Protect State Laws Banning Men in Women’s Sports
  2026-08-07 02:48:53
  August 7, 2026 - WASHINGTON — On Thursday, Senator Josh Hawley released the following:Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.),...
- Republican U.S. Senator Ron Johnson Votes to Hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in Contempt of Congress
  2026-08-07 02:45:02
  August 7, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, Senator Ron Johnson released the following:Today, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson...
- Caltrans Traffic Advisory for Merced County: Lane & Ramp Closures on State Routes 59, 99, 140, 152 & 165 for August 9-15, 2026
  2026-08-07 01:59:02
  TRAFFIC ADVISORY Lane & Ramp Closures on State Routes 59, 99, 140, 152 & 165 forAugust 9-15, 2026 August 7, 2026 – Merced...
- Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Thursday, August 6, 2026
  2026-08-07 01:46:00
  Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Thursday, August 6, 2026 The Mariposa County Sheriff's Department New...
- Governor Gavin Newsom Urges Californians To Submit Comments Against Trump's Reckless Offshore Drilling Agenda, Says, “Now Is The Time To Make Our Voices Heard. Give The Trump Administration An Earful”
  2026-08-06 06:30:22
  California Coastline Image credit: Robert Schwemmer/NOAATrump administration wants public input on offshore oil drilling and...
- Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office Investigates Drive-By Shooting in Del Rio Following Multiple Reports of Gunfire
  2026-08-06 04:17:30
  August 6, 2026 – Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office officials report that on Tuesday, July 2, 2026, at approximately 3:41 a.m.,...
- KFF Health News: Medicaid Work Rule Leaves Homeless People in the Cold
  2026-08-06 04:13:57
  Izzy Kadrmas, a medical assistant at a clinic for people without stable housing in Missoula, Montana, tests Tywon Pugh’s blood...
- John C. Fremont Hospital Puts “Smart” IV Pumps to Use at JCF Healthcare District
  2026-08-06 04:11:45
  JCF Puts IV Pumps to Use August 6, 2026 – At the end of May, the John C. Fremont Hospital Foundation began a fundraising...
- Sierra National Forest Announces Permanent Position Opportunities
  2026-08-06 04:08:46
  August 6, 2026 - Join the Sierra National Forest and be a part of an organization that is committed to caring for the land and...
- California State Parks Invites Public to Upcoming Workshops for Three New Parks Coming: Feather River Park in Yuba County, San Joaquin River Parkway in Fresno and Madera Counties, and Dust Bowl Camp in Kern County
  2026-08-06 04:02:02
  In-Person And Virtual Opportunities To Provide Input On Biggest Expansion Of State Park System In DecadesWhat you need to know:...
- Tuolumne County Traffic Stop Leads to Three Modesto Suspects Arrested with Stolen Mail, Checks, and Drugs
  2026-08-06 03:53:28
  August 6, 2026 – Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on July 29, 2026, at approximately 11:33 p.m., a deputy...
- CA. Attorney General Defends Against Latest Trump-Vance Administration Attempt to Compel States to Participate in Civil Immigration Enforcement By Department of Motor Vehicles Disclosure Of Drivers’ Personal Information To Immigration Enforcement Agencies
  2026-08-06 03:50:07
  Files amicus brief in support of New York’s Green Light Law August 6, 2026 - OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta on...
- A Lesser-Known SARS-Cov-2 Protein May Offer Clues To Long COVID Symptoms, UCLA Study Finds
  2026-08-06 03:45:57
  Key takeaways UCLA researchers discovered that a lesser-known SARS-CoV-2 protein called nucleocapsid can amplify inflammatory...
- AARP Urges No Benefit Cuts, Demands Transparency On Social Security Legislation, Say, Social Security Is Not “Going Broke,” As Some Have Claimed
  2026-08-06 03:40:54
  Americans deserve accountability, not shortcuts.August 6, 2026 - WASHINGTON — AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy...
- California Housing Affordability Retreated in the Second Quarter After Reaching a Four-Year High in Early 2026, CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS Reports; Mariposa County Minimum Qualifying Income $123,200
  2026-08-06 03:40:48
  Higher mortgage rates and rebounding home prices increased borrowing costs for prospective buyers. Nineteen percent of...

Mariposa and Yosemite Valley Weather for Friday, August 7, 2026

Note: Valid at 6:00 A.M.

Note: Heat Advisory until Sunday, August 9, 08:00 PM PDT

Sunny and Very Warm with a high temp of around 99 degrees and a low temp of around 76 degrees. Possible daytime 15 mph wind gusts.

Yosemite Valley: Sunny and Hot with a high temp of around 102 degrees and a low temp of around 67 degrees.

Mariposa weather for Saturday: Sunny and Hot with a high temp of around 100 degrees and a low temp of around 77 degrees.

Future high temps for Mariposa: Sun.: 102 degrees. Mon: 100 degrees. Tue.: 96 degrees.

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