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Join the Mariposa County Public Works Team – Equipment Mechanic/Heavy Equipment Mechanic Position Opening
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

News
- Caltrans Traffic Advisory for Mariposa County: Hwy. 140 Re-Opened with One-Way Traffic Controls on April 14, 2026
  2026-04-14 20:00:06
  TRAFFIC ADVISORY Caltrans to Re-Open State Route 140 in Mariposa County One-Way Traffic Controls April 14, 2026 – MARIPOSA...
- Podiatrist and Pharmaceutical Sales Rep. in Fresno County Sentenced in $3.2 Million Healthcare Fraud Involving Unlicensed Skin Grafts
  2026-04-14 05:31:38
  April 14, 2026 – FRESNO, CA – U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston sentenced Felipe Ruiz, 52, of Fresno, and Jose Gabriel...
- NIH Reports Low-Cost Care Model Reduces Blood Pressure in High-Risk Populations
  2026-04-14 05:06:34
  NIH-supported clinical trial shows coordinated care strategy more effective than standard care April 13, 2026 – National...
- Police Arrest Suspect Wanted for Murder at Sun Stereo Warehouse in Downtown Fresno
  2026-04-14 05:01:14
  Homicide Investigation Update April 14, 2026 – Fresno Police Department officials report that on Friday, March 20, 2026, at...
- Tuolumne County Sheriff Reports Multi-Jurisdiction Operation Takes Down Drug House in Knights Ferry (Video)
  2026-04-14 04:49:09
  Multi-Jurisdiction Operation Takes Down Drug House April 14, 2026 – Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office officials report that the...
- KFF Health News: States Change Custody Laws To Keep Children of Detained Immigrants Out of Foster Care
  2026-04-14 04:48:47
  April 14, 2026 - By Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez - As immigration authorities carry out what President Donald Trump has promised will be the...
- New Stanislaus National Forest Order Closes Beardsley Boat Ramp Thru June 15
  2026-04-14 04:46:32
  April 14, 2026 - Sonora, CA. - At the request of Tri-Dam, the Stanislaus National Forest has issued Forest Order STF-16-2026-03; effective...
- New Liberal Studies Major at UC Merced Expands Paths for Degree Completion and Future Teachers
  2026-04-14 04:33:11
  UC Merced Image by Veronica AdroverApril 14, 2026 - By Jody Murray, UC Merced - A highly customizable degree that rewards...
- University of California, Santa Cruz Grant Funds Research to Identify Drug Targets for Autism and Schizophrenia Using Human Stem Cell Models
  2026-04-14 04:29:27
  Mohammed Mostajo-Radji. Photo by Carolyn LagattutaThe research aims to uncover the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying...
- National Association of REALTORS Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 3.6% Decrease in March 2026 Month-Over-Month and a 1% Decrease Year-Over-Year
  2026-04-14 04:20:50
  Month-Over-Month 3.6% decrease in existing-home sales—seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.98 million in March 3.0% increase in...
- IRS Hosting Free Webinar Today, Tuesday, April 14, to Share Last-Minute Tips for the Filing Season
  2026-04-14 04:11:56
  April 14, 2026 - WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service on Monday announced it will be hosting a free 30-minute webinar for...
- California Attorney General Bonta, Co-leading a Coalition of 19 Attorneys General Urges Supreme Court to Preserve Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians
  2026-04-14 04:06:25
  April 14, 2026 - OAKLAND — On Monday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing...
- Center for Biological Diversity Lawsuit Seeks Records Detailing Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Russell Vought and Other White House Officials’ Roles
  2026-04-14 04:02:28
  April 14, 2026 - WASHINGTON— The Center for Biological Diversity sued Trump’s Office of Management and Budget and Office of...
- Governor Newsom Calls on Trump Administration to Remove Roadblocks to California’s Expansion of Essential Health Benefits, Including IVF, Says, “President Trump Calls Himself The ‘Father Of IVF,’ Yet His Actions Threaten IVF Access To Fertility Care”
  2026-04-14 03:52:33
  Image by StockSnap from Pixabay What you need to know: California is calling on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)...
- California Assemblymember Dawn Addis Introduces Bill Barring Sex Offenders and Traffickers From Public Office
  2026-04-14 03:48:01
  April 14, 2026 - SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay), has introduced Assembly Bill 2691, The Public Trust...
- Amazon Claims to U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren “No Improper” Bids in Melania Movie, Despite Reportedly Paying Three Times as Much as Next Highest Bidder
  2026-04-14 03:38:51
  MELANIA - First Look Credit: Muse Films Copyright: Amazon MGM StudiosSen. Warren: “Amazon's response reeks of desperation to please...
- Mariposa County Fire Department Call Log for April 6-12, 2026
  2026-04-14 03:37:40
  Mariposa County Fire Department Call Log MCFD call log consists of 10 stations located throughout the Mariposa community...
- As Trump Administration Weighs Resuming Explosive Nuclear Testing, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen Visits the Nevada National Security Site to Observe Nuclear Stockpile Certification and is Against Resuming Explosive Nuclear Testing in Nevada
  2026-04-14 03:33:38
  Senator Rosen Has Been An Outspoken Leader Against Resuming Explosive Nuclear Testing In Nevada April 14, 2026 - LAS VEGAS, NV – Last...
- U.S. Senator Ron Wyden Urges House Members to Reject Handing President Trump Unchecked Surveillance Authority, Insist on Reforms to FISA Section 702
  2026-04-14 03:28:49
  April 14, 2026 - Washington, D.C. — On Monday, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., urged members of the House of Representatives to reject efforts...
- U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Democrat Colleagues Introduce Legislation to End President Trump’s ‘Reckless’ War in Iran
  2026-04-14 03:25:22
  **Watch the press conference here** April 14, 2026 - On Monday, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a press conference with...
- U.S. Senator Mark Kelly Introduces Bill to Block Unauthorized Funding for President Trump’s “Board of Peace,” an Unaccountable International Organization with Trump as Chairman That He Is Using to Funnel Over a Billion Dollars in American Taxpayer Money
  2026-04-14 03:16:43
  April 14, 2026 - On Monday, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced the Prohibiting Expenditures for an...
- Fallen Tulare County Deputy Randy Hoppert Escorted to Funeral Home (Video)
  2026-04-14 02:35:51
  A Community United in Honor April 14, 2026 – Tulare County Sheriff’s Office officials announce that on Monday, Tulare County...
- Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Monday, April 13, 2026
  2026-04-14 02:26:00
  Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Monday, April 13, 2026 The Mariposa County Sheriff's Department New...
- Highway 140 in Mariposa County Closed Due to Rockslides Between Cedar Lodge and Yosemite Bug Until Further Notice
  2026-04-13 05:15:45
  4/14/26 Caltrans Update: Caltrans Traffic Advisory for Mariposa County: Hwy. 140 Re-Opened with One-Way Traffic Controls on...
- John C. Fremont Hospital Foundation Thanks R. Hambleton Electric and Pump for Repairing Vending Machine
  2026-04-13 05:10:28
  JCF Hospital Foundation Thanks R. Hambleton Electric and Pump April 13, 2026 – The John C. Fremont Hospital Foundation thanks R....
- ProPublica: Inside President Trump’s Effort to “Take Over” the Midterm Elections
  2026-04-13 04:19:46
  Reporting Highlights Safeguards Destroyed: In advance of this year’s midterm elections, President Donald Trump has...
- President Trump’s U.S. Central Command to Blockade Ships Entering or Exiting Iranian Ports on Monday, April 13th
  2026-04-13 04:14:31
  U.S. Forces Start Mine Clearance Mission in Strait of Hormuz Source: USCENTCOMRelated: U.S. Forces Start Mine Clearance Mission...
- Sierra National Forest Volunteer Information Meeting on Thursday, April 16th Offers a Fantastic Opportunity to Connect with our Dedicated Volunteer Community
  2026-04-13 04:09:39
  April 13, 2026 - Sierra National Forest officials ask are you passionate about public lands and eager to make a difference? The...
- Fresno State Announces Vintage Days Spring Festival Begins Friday, April 17-Sunday, April 19, Admission and Parking for Vintage Days Are Free
  2026-04-13 04:02:05
  April 13, 2026 - By Alyssa Saldivar, Student Involvement - The Vintage Days spring festival welcomes the community to the Fresno...
- NIH Reports Researchers Discover Pain-Relieving Drug with Minimal Addictive Properties
  2026-04-13 03:50:51
  Positive safety profile of novel drug compound is surprise for class of synthetic opioids shelved years ago. April 13, 2026 –...
- KFF Health News: How To Make a High-Deductible Health Plan Work for You
  2026-04-13 03:48:47
  Image by Sasin Tipchai from PixabayApril 13, 2026 - By Jackie Fortiér - An elementary school teacher chose a low-price health...
- UCLA-led Study Finds New Methods to Analyze Existing Records Could Provide Evidence of Risk Before a Suicide
  2026-04-13 03:42:48
  Image by Alexandra_Koch from Pixabay April 13, 2026 - By Brad Smith - A new UCLA-led study of suicides in the U.S. has found...
- The CARE Act: San Joaquin County Judge Jayne Lee Finds That Human Connection and Patience Are Key Tools in the Success of CARE Court
  2026-04-13 03:36:17
  CARE court is a non-criminal process that authorizes certain people—such as family members or first responders—to petition a civil...
- California Ocean Salmon Fishing Comeback Continues as Commercial Fishing Returns After 3-Year Closure; Recreational Anglers to See More Open Days in 2026
  2026-04-13 03:27:26
  Chinook Salmon Photo credit: G.Ghrist/CDFW file photoApril 13, 2026 - Significant improvements in key California salmon populations --...
- Postal Service Announces Figures of the American Revolution Forever Commemorative Stamps Unveiled
  2026-04-13 03:23:11
  April 13, 2026 - WASHINGTON — In recognition of the nation’s 250th anniversary, the U.S. Postal Service on Friday released...
- California Medical Association Withdraws Endorsement of Eric Swalwell for Governor
  2026-04-13 03:16:26
  April 13, 2026 - Sacramento, CA — The California Medical Association (CMA) on Sunday announced that it is withdrawing its...
- California Governor Newsom Launches First New Conservancy in 15 Years to Accelerate Progress at the Salton Sea in Imperial and Riverside Counties
  2026-04-13 03:13:06
  New Salton Sea Conservancy will help sustain restoration projects improving air quality, wildlife habitat, and community health...
- California Assemblymember Catherine Stefani Announces the Community College Student Right to Access Act, Expands Equitable Access to Medication Abortion Services for Students
  2026-04-13 03:05:52
  April 13, 2026 - SACRAMENTO, CA — Last week, Assemblymember Catherine Stefani (D-San Francisco) announced AB 2540, the...
- Democrat U.S. Senators ‘Slam’ Pentagon’s Restrictions on Editorial Independence of Stars and Stripes, Call for Department to Reverse Policies that Violate Press Freedom
  2026-04-13 02:57:15
  April 13, 2026 - Washington, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ruben...
- Arizona U.S. Senators ‘Demand’ an End to President Trump’s Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS’s) ‘Sham’ Investigation of 2020 Arizona Election
  2026-04-13 02:52:42
  April 13, 2026 - Last week, Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego demanded an immediate end to the Department of...
- California U.S. Senator Adam Schiff Joins Senate Democrats to Investigate President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Memecoin Conference 2026-04-13 02:47:33
- Nevada County Homicide Investigation Underway After Nevada City Man Shot and Killed 2026-04-13 02:45:10
- Tulare County Sheriff Reports Shooting in Strathmore Leaves One Man Dead, Suspect at Large 2026-04-13 02:23:31
- Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Sunday, April 12, 2026 2026-04-13 00:36:44
- Kern County Deputies Arrest Cargo Theft Suspects with $1 Million Worth of Stolen Lego Products 2026-04-12 04:59:07
- Tuolumne County Sheriff's Animal Control Reports Additional Rabies-Positive Skunks 2026-04-12 04:44:32
- Mariposa County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Agenda Items Include: Receive an Annual Review and Presentation on Activities and Operations Within County Fire for 2025 2026-04-12 04:31:22
- Mariposa County Historic Sites and Records Preservation Commission Agenda for Monday, April 13, 2026 – Agenda Includes: Mariposa Transit & Economic Development Initiative – Wayfinding and Signage 2026-04-12 04:24:17
- Kings Canyon National Park Cedar Grove Prescribed Burning Begins Thursday, April 16 2026-04-12 04:13:49
- KFF Health News: As AI Makes More Health Coverage Decisions, the Risks to Patients Grow (Video) 2026-04-12 04:07:43
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Mariposa County Burn Day Information

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Permissive Burn Day as of 5:33 A.M.

NO Permit Required from CAL FIRE
Permit May Be Required from Mariposa County
Click here for Mariposa County Permit Information

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CAL FIRE - Burn Information

Mariposa and Yosemite Valley Weather for Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Note: Valid at 6:00 A.M.

Sunny and warmer with a high temp of around 65 degrees and a low temp of around 45 degrees.

Yosemite Valley: Sunny and much warmer with a high temp of around 58 degrees and a low temp of around 34 degrees.

Mariposa weather for Wednesday: Mostly sunny with a high temp of around 65 degrees and a low temp of around 45 degrees.

Future high temps for Mariposa: Thu.: 63 degrees. Fri.: 66 degrees. Sat.: 71 degrees.

Mariposa’s future rain chances:
Sun. night: 20% chance of rain.
Mon.: 30% chance of rain.