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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
- CAL FIRE Reports Arson Arrest Statistics Through February 2026 - 9 Arrests Have Been Made
  2026-03-09 04:16:19
  March 9, 2026 – In the first two months of 2026, CAL FIRE investigators have made 9 arson-related arrests. Safeguarding our...
- El Dorado County Sheriff Seeks Public’s Help with Any Information or Videos of a Residential Burglary in El Dorado Hills in February
  2026-03-09 04:02:32
  March 9, 2026 – El Dorado County Sheriff's Office officials report that on February 27, 2026, a residential burglary occurred in...
- Placer County Sheriff Seeks Public’s Help IDing Suspects Caught on Camera During Granite Bay Theft (Video)
  2026-03-09 03:55:45
  Caught on Camera: Help Us Identify These Granite Bay Theft Suspects March 9, 2026 – Placer County Sheriff's Office officials...
- Two Olivehurst Suspects Arrested After Drugs Found Hidden Under the Hood During Traffic Stop in Placer County
  2026-03-09 03:51:20
  Hidden Under the Hood March 9, 2026 – Placer County Sheriff's Office officials report that just before 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday,...
- President Trump’s U.S. Central Command Announces U.S. Service Member Dies From Injuries During Operation Epic Fury
  2026-03-09 03:48:47
  March 9, 2026 - TAMPA, Fla. – U.S. Central Command released the following on Sunday:Last night, a U.S. service member passed away...
- President Trump’s Department of 'War' Announces Death of National Guard Soldier in Camp Buehring, Kuwait
  2026-03-09 03:41:31
  March 9, 2026 - The Department of 'War' has announced the death of a National Guard Soldier who was supporting Operation Spartan...
- Library of Congress Acquires Early Yosemite Drawing and Rare 1855 Lithograph by Thomas Almond Ayres
  2026-03-09 03:26:14
  Work by Artist Thomas Almond Ayres Introduced Yosemite to Americans and Expands Library’s Representation of Iconic Landscape...
- Stanislaus National Forest Officials Provide an Update on Lumsden Road
  2026-03-09 03:14:45
  March 9, 2026 - Stanislaus Nationasl Forest officials provide an update on Lumsden Road. So the Chief of the Forest Service was...
- KFF Health News: California Governor Gavin Newsom Picks a Dogfight With President Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Public Health
  2026-03-09 03:05:03
  California Governor Gavin Newsom Credit: Office of the Governor (file photo)March 9, 2026 - SACRAMENTO, Calif. - By Angela Hart -...
- JD Power Finds Life Insurance and Annuity Providers Score High Marks from Financial Pros, but Lag on User Friendliness
  2026-03-09 02:58:31
  Image by pasja1000 from Pixabay Pacific Life Ranks Highest among Life Insurance Distribution Partners, Corebridge Financial...
- Treasury, IRS Issue Proposed Regulations On How To Open Initial Trump Accounts
  2026-03-09 02:50:58
  Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay March 9, 2026 - WASHINGTON — Last week, the IRS released the following:The Department of the...
- California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) Landmark Study Finds No Significant Risk from Key Component of Synthetic Turf Fields
  2026-03-09 02:46:22
  Credit: AstroTurfMarch 9, 2026 - SACRAMENTO – The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has ...
- U.S. Senators Introduce Bipartisan PRIME Meat Processing in Indian Country Act
  2026-03-09 02:36:56
  Image by Devon Breen from PixabayMarch 9, 2026 - Washington, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), a member of...
- U.S. Senator Rick Scott Renews Bipartisan Effort to Lock the Clock and Keep the Sun Shining with His Sunshine Protection Act
  2026-03-09 02:32:53
  Mariposa County Sunset Sierra Sun Times file photoMarch 9, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Americans approach another year of...
- U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on Horrific Jobs Report as the U.S. Economy Lost 92,000 Jobs in February 2026 and the Unemployment Rate Rose to 4.4%, Says, “Today’s Jobs Report Underscores The Complete Wreckage Of Trump And Republicans’ Agenda”
  2026-03-09 02:28:44
  March 9, 2026 - Last Friday, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) released the following statement after February jobs numbers ...
- Democrat Congressional Members Renew ‘Fight’ to Keep Military-Grade Weapons Off American Streets, Out of Civilian Hands
  2026-03-09 02:22:55
  New York Times investigation revealed that ammunition from a government-owned manufacturing plant was increasingly being...
- Endorsed by Gun Owners of America, Republican U.S. Senator Mike Lee Introduces National Constitutional Carry Act to Carry Legally Purchased Firearms Without a Permit Nationwide
  2026-03-09 02:17:34
  Image by Jason Gillman from Pixabay March 9, 2026 - WASHINGTON – Last week, Senator Mike Lee released the following:U.S. Senator Mike Lee...
- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham on President Trump Nominating Senator Markwayne Mullin to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Says, “He Is One Of The Most Prepared People President Trump Could’ve Picked For The Role”
  2026-03-09 02:09:25
  March 9, 2026 - WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after President Trump nominated U.S....
- Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Sunday, March 8, 2026
  2026-03-09 01:56:34
  Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Sunday, March 8, 2026 The Mariposa County Sheriff's Department New Business Office...
- Mariposa Library Announces Presentation on Efforts to Save the California Condor from Extinction on Wednesday, March 11, 2026
  2026-03-08 05:50:05
  March 8, 2026 – Mariposa County Library officials announce upcoming presentation by John McCamman to learn about the efforts to...
- Jamestown Suspect Arrested by Stanislaus County Deputies on Human Sex Trafficking Charges
  2026-03-08 05:31:26
  Human Trafficking Arrest – Jamestown Man Taken into Custody March 8, 2026 – Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office officials report that...
- UNESCO on International Women's Day Says Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls
  2026-03-08 05:23:36
  March 8, 2026 - In 2026, UNESCO joins the United Nations family in marking International Women’s Day under the theme Rights....
- Motorcyclist Killed in Fatal Hit-and-Run Collision Near La Loma Avenue in Modesto, Police Seek Witnesses
  2026-03-08 05:17:19
  Fatal Collision Investigation March 8, 2026 – Modesto, CA – Modesto Police Department officials report that on Friday, March 6,...
- Mariposa County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, Agenda Items Include: Receive a Presentation on the Limited Density Owner-Built Rural Dwelling Ordinance
  2026-03-08 04:42:16
  Mariposa County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Click Here for Mariposa County Supervisors...
- CAL FIRE Reminds Everyone to Check Your Smoke Alarms and Spring Forward as Daylight Saving Began at 2:00 A.M. Sunday, March 8
  2026-03-08 04:35:53
  March 8, 2025 - Daylight saving time begins today! Take this time to make sure that your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide...
- Now You Know: Daylight Saving Time Was Once Known As ‘War Time’
  2026-03-08 04:33:22
  A poster from 1918 encourages citizens to write a postcard and lobby Congress in support of daylight saving time.Credit: LIbrary of...
- KFF Health News: This Doctor-Senator Who Backed RFK Jr. Now Faces a Fight for His Job — And His Legacy
  2026-03-08 04:30:41
  Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican, at a Senate hearing on March 6, 2025. (Eric Harkleroad/KFF Health News)March 8, 2026...
- UC San Francisco Researchers Say Protecting Your Skin from UV Damage Doesn’t Need to Cost a Lot
  2026-03-08 04:24:08
  UCSF researchers calculated the annual cost of using sunscreens and found huge variations, depending on product price and how...
- National Parks Conservation Association Reports Advocates Reject Proposal to Allow Bear Baiting on National Parklands in Alaska
  2026-03-08 04:16:18
  Black Bear Credit: Alaska Fish and GameMarch 8, 2026 - ANCHORAGE – Wildlife and national parks advocates decried new proposed...
- Postal Service Announces a Revolutionary Moment in Time Is Coming to First-Class Mail
  2026-03-08 04:11:04
  March 8, 2026 - An event 250 years in the making. The U.S. Postal Service will release commemorative stamps honoring 25...
- IRS Issues Proposed Regulations For Trump Accounts Pilot Program, Treasury Department To Deposit $1,000 Into the Account Of Each Eligible Child
  2026-03-08 04:04:59
  March 8, 2026 - WASHINGTON — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service has issued proposed regulations providing...
- National Park Service Announces Private Investment in Historic Preservation Generated $12.8 Billion in Economic Output in 2024
  2026-03-08 04:01:50
  This annual report is produced jointly by NPS and CUPR. March 8, 2026 - WASHINGTON – The National Park Service has announced...
- NIH-Funded Research Suggests Automated CT Scan Analysis Could Fast-Track Clinical Assessments
  2026-03-08 04:00:37
  NIH-funded research suggests AI-powered tool could streamline diagnoses and unveil early markers for chronic disease. March 8,...
- California Congressman Jim Costa Says 2026 Farm Bill Advances with His Priorities Supporting Central Valley Farmers and Working Families
  2026-03-08 03:55:02
  Image by Manfred Richter from PixabayMarch 8, 2026 - WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), senior member of the House...
- Five Suspects Arrested on Multiple Charges During Warrant Search at Tuolumne County Drug House (Video)
  2026-03-08 03:53:17
  March 8, 2026 – Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office officials report that the Tuolumne Narcotics Team (TNT) recently received...
- U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Update, Expand Lifeline Benefits For Seniors and Americans With Disabilities
  2026-03-08 03:51:00
  March 8, 2026 - On Friday, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) joined dozens of House and Senate lawmakers in introducing the ...
- U.S. Senator Josh Hawley Opens Investigation into Google for Failure to Remove Child Sex Abuse Material
  2026-03-08 03:46:55
  March 8, 2026 - WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has sent a letter to Alphabet Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sundar...
- California U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, Democrat Colleagues ‘Blast’ President Trump for Nominating Only Republican Commissioners to Bipartisan FEC
  2026-03-08 03:43:31
  Letter comes as the FEC has been without quorum for nearly 10 months and Trump’s illegal firing of Democratic chair over 1 year...
- Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Saturday, March 7, 2026
  2026-03-08 00:26:35
  Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Saturday, March 7, 2026 The Mariposa County Sheriff's Department New...
- Health Care Worker Shot Multiple Times by Man During Office Visit, Fresno Police Arrest Suspect
  2026-03-07 06:12:41
  Shooting Investigation March 7, 2026 – Fresno Police Department officials report that on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at...

Mariposa County Burn Day Information

Monday, March 9, 2026

Permissive Burn Day as of 5:26 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 Monday, March 9, 2026
Note: Valid at 6:00 A.M.

Sunny with a high temp of around 71 degrees and a low temp of around 50 degrees.

Yosemite Valley: Sunny with a high temp of around 65 degrees and a low temp of around 38 degrees.

Mariposa weather for Tuesday: Mostly sunny with a high temp of around 68 degrees and a low temp of around 49 degrees.

Future high temps for Mariposa: Wed.: 71 degrees. Thu.: 75 degrees. Fri.: 77 degrees.

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