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Mariposa Yosemite Symphony Orchestra 25th Anniversary Concert in Mariposa on October 24 & Yosemite National Park on November 1, 2026
Mariposa County Farm Bureau to Host Annual Prime Rib Fundraiser Dinner on Saturday, November 14, 2026
John C. Fremont Hospital Foundation Hosts Annual Black & White Ball on Saturday, November 7, 2025 - Get Your Tickets Today!
Mariposa County Farm Bureau to Host Annual Prime Rib Fundraiser Dinner on Saturday, October 10, 2026
Solar Installer Job Position Opening Available at Natural Environments Inc. in Mariposa
Natural Environments Inc. Announce Position Opening for a Journeyman Electrician in Mariposa
Join the Mariposa County Public Works Team – Solid Waste and Recycling Manager Position Opening
Mariposa Yosemite Symphony Orchestra to Celebrate 250 Years at Independence Day Spectacular Concert on June 27, 2026

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- Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Thursday, October 22, 2026
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- Yosemite National Park Announces Tioga Road (Hwy. 120 in the Park) to Temporarily Close Today, Wednesday, October 21 at 5:00 P.M. Due to Winter Storm 2026-10-21 04:49:02
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Mariposa and Yosemite Valley Weather for Friday, October 23, 2026

Note: Valid at 6:00 A.M.

A 30% chance of early morning rain. Mostly sunny and warmer with a high temp of around 64 degrees and a low temp of around 48 degrees. Possible daytime 15 mph wind gusts.

Yosemite Valley: A 20% chance of rain Mostly sunny and warmer with a high temp of around 64 degrees and a low temp of around 39 degrees. Possible 25 mph wind gusts tonight.

Mariposa weather for Saturday: Sunny and warmer with a high temp of around 70 degrees and a low temp of around 51 degrees.

Future high temps for Mariposa: Sun.: 74 degrees. Mon.: 74 degrees. Tue.: 71 degrees.

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