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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
- Sonora Woman with Prior DUIs Arrested for Felony DUI After Failing Field Sobriety Test
  2026-04-03 06:08:02
  Sonora Woman Arrested for Felony DUI April 3, 2026 – Sonora Police Department officials report that on March 25, 2026, at 5:28...
- Merced County Deputies Arrest Suspect After a Pound of Meth Located During Warrant Search
  2026-04-03 05:51:47
  Warrant Arrest Leads to Discovery of a Pound of Methamphetamine April 3, 2026 – Merced County Sheriff's Office officials report that on...
- Fresno Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Suspects Wanted in Auto Theft Investigations
  2026-04-03 05:35:41
  April 3, 2026 – Fresno Police Department officials report that they are seeking assistance in identifying and locating...
- John C. Fremont Hospital Acquires New Ventilator Thanks to Generous Charitable Donations
  2026-04-03 05:30:07
  April 3, 2026 – John C. Fremont Healthcare District officials announce some much-anticipated good news. The new Hamilton T-1...
- Join the Largest Book Club on the West Coast: Mariposa Library to Feature "They Called Us Enemy" by George Takei
  2026-04-03 05:12:29
  April 3, 2026 – Mariposa County Library officials announce that they are pleased to be taking part in an initiative that is...
- Two Adults and Two Teens Arrested for Theft of Alcohol During Le Grand Market Robbery
  2026-04-03 05:11:05
  April 3, 2026 – Merced County Sheriff's Office officials report that on the evening of April 1, 2026, Deputies were dispatched...
- ProPublica: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. May Reverse a Peptide Ban He Calls “Illegal.” Former FDA Officials Say He Mischaracterized Their Work.
  2026-04-03 04:07:35
  Argentina President Javier Milei and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.The agency’s 2023 decision to place...
- AAA Reports for the First Time in Four Years, National Average Exceeds $4/Gallon as President Trump’s War with Iran Creates Chaos – California at $5.89 Climbs 5 Cents Week-Over-Week and CA. Diesel at $7.59
  2026-04-03 04:01:33
  April 3, 2026 - WASHINGTON, DC – The national average for a gallon of regular exceeded $4/gallon this week for the first time...
- Mariposa Library to Host Fire Safe Council "Stories from the Frontline" Event Featuring First Responders on Thursday, April 9, 2026
  2026-04-03 03:58:33
  April 3, 2026 – Mariposa County Library officials announce an upcoming event which is held in conjunction with the Mariposa Fire Safe...
- As President Trump Announces New Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals and Adjusted Duties on Steel and Other Metals, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Calls for Pro-Growth Policies, Not New Tariffs
  2026-04-03 03:54:18
  April 3, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. — Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer of the U.S. Chamber of...
- Suffer from Seasonal Allergies? Yale School of Medicine Offers Tips to Help You Find Relief
  2026-04-03 03:52:08
  Image by Corina from PixabayAllergy season is almost here. In a Q&A, allergist and immunologist Florence Ida Hsu shares some...
- Merced River Fest to Hold Wild & Scenic Film Festival at The Grove House in Mariposa on Saturday, April 18, 2026
  2026-04-03 03:45:34
  Merced River Fest Returns April 18 April 3, 2026 – In a salute to stewards everywhere, the Upper Merced River Watershed Council will...
- California Attorney General Bonta Leads Coalition in Requesting Trump Administration Meeting Over Potential Rollback of Abortion Access for Unaccompanied Minors
  2026-04-03 03:40:37
  April 3, 2026 - OAKLAND — On Thursday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside the attorneys general of Massachusetts and New...
- California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Seeks Artists to Enter 2026-27 California Duck Stamp Art Contest
  2026-04-03 03:37:01
  Painting by John N. Harris of Groveland, Fla. chosen as the winner of the 2025-2026 California Duck Stamp Art ContestApril 3,...
- California Launches New Strategy to Protect the Agriculture and Food Sectors from Climate Change
  2026-04-03 03:31:04
  Building Climate Resilience in California Agriculture April 3, 2026 - SACRAMENTO - The California Department of Food and...
- Center for Biological Diversity Reports Trump Administration Shuts Public Out of National Forest Projects, Wildlife Killings
  2026-04-03 03:22:40
  April 3, 2026 - WASHINGTON— The Trump administration on Thursday finalized rules to fast-track approval of logging, mining,...
- California Attorney General Bonta Marks Major Litigation Victory as Trump Administration Backs Away from Its Efforts to Cut Funding for State Energy Programs
  2026-04-03 03:17:58
  Image by Alex Csiki from Pixabay April 3, 2026 - OAKLAND — On Thursday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta released the...
- President Trump’s Department of War Recognizes April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, Says, "The Warrior Ethos Demands Integrity, Honor, And Courage — On And Off The Battlefield. Sexual Assault Violates Every One Of Those Values”
  2026-04-03 03:14:22
  April 3, 2026 - On Thursday, the Department of 'War' released the following:The Department of War recognizes April as Sexual...
- Governor Gavin Newsom Welcomes Approval of Diablo Canyon License Renewals, Delivering on California’s Commitment to a Clean and Reliable Grid
  2026-04-03 03:07:51
  Diablo Canyon Power Plant Credit: PG&EWhat you need to know: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved Diablo Canyon Power...
- California U.S. Senator Alex Padilla Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Better Protect and Compensate Federal Firefighters
  2026-04-03 03:02:53
  April 3, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), co-chairs of the...
- Democrat U.S. Senators ‘Blast’ New Trump Administration Attempt to Dismantle Education Department, Call for Immediate End to Illegal Transfer of Student Loans to Treasury
  2026-04-03 03:00:12
  Committee Ranking Members argue that the scheme “will set the stage for more dysfunction in a federal student aid system that...
- U.S. House Democrat Escalates Probe into Corey Lewandowski’s Suspected Pay-to-Play Operation with DHS Contracts
  2026-04-03 02:55:15
  April 3, 2026 - Washington, D.C. — On Thursday, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and...
- California U.S. Senator Adam Schiff on President Trump’s Firing of U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, Says, “Pam Bondi Was Merely A Symptom Of Donald Trump’s Chronic Allergy To Our Nation’s Laws”
  2026-04-03 02:49:53
  April 3, 2026 - Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released...
- Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Thursday, April 2, 2026
  2026-04-03 02:03:39
  Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Thursday, April 2, 2026 The Mariposa County Sheriff's Department New...
- Merced County Traffic Stop Leads to Major Narcotics Seizure of Cocaine with Street Value of $1 Million
  2026-04-02 06:45:03
  April 2, 2026 – Merced CHP officials report that on March 31, 2026, at approximately 7:06 P.M., CHP Merced Area officers...
- Los Angeles County Incarcerated Person Arrested Minutes After Walking Away from El Dorado County Conservation Camp
  2026-04-02 06:39:02
  Incarcerated Person Apprehended Minutes After Walking Away from Growlersburg Conservation Camp April 2, 2026 – GEORGETOWN – An...
- Madera Driver Killed After Being Ejected in Solo-Vehicle Roll Over Crash
  2026-04-02 06:31:52
  April 2, 2026 –Madera CHP officials report that on March 30, 2026, just before 8:30 p.m., CHP Madera officers responded to a...
- Clovis Police Seek Public’s Help IDing Suspect Wanted for Sexual Battery of a Female Juvenile
  2026-04-02 06:28:47
  4/2/26 Update Per Clovis Police Department: Thanks to your tips, we have identified this suspect. Detectives are reviewing the...
- Uncle Charged with Murder and Arson After 2-Year-Old Childs Body Recovered from Turlock Home
  2026-04-02 06:25:12
  Homicide Investigation Following Fatal Residential Fire April 2, 2026 – Turlock Police Department officials report that a...
- Amador County Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Six Suspected Mail Thieves in Ione
  2026-04-02 05:06:23
  Mail Thieves Caught! April 2, 2026 – Amador County Sheriff's Office officials report that on the morning of March 31, 2026, an...
- Fresno County Coroner Seeks Public’s Help Locating Family of 52-Year-Old Jose Luciano Cruz from Biola and Kerman
  2026-04-02 05:01:01
  April 2, 2026 – Fresno County Sheriff’s Office officials report that the Coroner’s Office needs the public’s help locating...
- Mariposa County Receives $737,000 for the 6th Street Pedestrian Bridge Project as U.S. Senator Adam Schiff Delivers Nearly $13.5 Million in Federal Funding for Central Valley, Part of $254 Million Secured for California
  2026-04-02 04:22:14
  Sen. Schiff secures federal funding for critical investments in affordable housing, infrastructure, fire safety, and career and...
- Tuolumne County District Attorney’s Office DUI Prosecution Unit Announces Updated Statistics Covering October 1, 2025 Through March 31, 2026
  2026-04-02 04:21:19
  April 2, 2026 - Sonora, Calif. – On Monday, Tuolumne County District Attorney’s Office announced the filing and conviction...
- Postal Service Announces Stamp Issues for World Stamp Show Including Treasures of the Revolutionary Era, American Bison, and Figures of the American Revolution
  2026-04-02 04:14:09
  April 2, 2026 - WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service has announced the stamp issues that will be premiered at the Boston 2026...
- JD Power Maintains 2026 New-Vehicle Sales Forecast, Asserts Ongoing Industry Resilience, Says New Vehicle Buyers Are Less Vulnerable To Fuel Price Volatility Than In Prior Periods
  2026-04-02 04:08:03
  Ford Maverick Credit: FordVehicle Portfolio Mix and Fuel Efficiency Improvements Make Current Market Dynamics Different than...
- California and National Drought Summary for March 31, 2026, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and California Drought Statistics: 38% of State Abnormally Dry, a Weekly Increase of 14%
  2026-04-02 04:01:33
  California and National Drought Summary for March 31, 2026 Summary April 2, 2026 - This U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) week saw...
- Stanislaus State Announces Health Net Awards $817K Grant to Expand Nursing Training at Stockton Campus
  2026-04-02 03:59:54
  Stanislaus State University, Turlock, CAA New State-of-the-art Simulation Lab Will Strengthen Workforce Preparation for Future...
- Yale School of Medicine on Social Media and Youth Mental Health: Does More Use Always Mean More Harm?
  2026-04-02 03:53:45
  April 2, 2026 - By Crista Marchesseault, MAT, MA - How does social media affect the mental health of young people, and does more...
- UCLA Experts Say March 2026 Heat Wave is a Reminder to the West, Extreme Heat is a Year-Round Problem – and Summer is Coming
  2026-04-02 03:43:35
  DWR on April 1 conducted the fourth snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. Credit: DWRRelated: California Fourth Snow...
- Center for Biological Diversity Says President Trump’s Beef Plan Expands Environmentally Destructive Cattle Grazing on Public Lands
  2026-04-02 03:33:37
  Cattle grazing on public land Credit: Jeff Fontana, BLMApril 2, 2026 - WASHINGTON— The Trump administration has finalized a plan to...

Mariposa County Burn Day Information

Friday, April 3, 2026

Permissive Burn Day as of 5:32 A.M.

NO Permit Required from CAL FIRE
Permit May Be Required from Mariposa County
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Mariposa and Yosemite Valley Weather for Friday, April 3, 2026
Note: Valid at 6:00 A.M.

Sunny and warmer with a high temp of around 68 degrees and a low temp of around 51 degrees.

Yosemite Valley: Sunny and warmer with a high temp of around 67 degrees and a low temp of around 39 degrees.

Mariposa weather for Saturday: Sunny and much warmer with a high temp of around 76 degrees and a low temp of around 55 degrees.

Future high temps for Mariposa: Sun.: 79 degrees. Mon.: 78 degrees. Tue.: 76 degrees.

Mariposa’s future rain chances:
Wed.: 40% chance of rain.
Thu.: 30% chance of rain.