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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
- Tulare County Sheriff Reports Linnel Camp Shooting Leaves One Male Teenager Dead, Another Injured in Visalia
  2026-03-23 05:16:51
  March 23, 2026 – Tulare County Sheriff’s Office officials report that just after 9:00 p.m. on March 21, 2026, a Farmersville...
- Annual Mariposa Gem and Mineral Show Set for April 11 & 12, 2026
  2026-03-23 04:53:17
  Annual Mariposa Gem and Mineral Show Set for April 11 and 12 March 23, 2026 – Mariposa, CA – Mariposa Gem & Mineral Club...
- IRS Offers Free Options and Resources for Preparing and Filing Taxes In 2026
  2026-03-23 04:31:35
  March 23, 2026 - WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers who still need to file their 2025 federal tax...
- ProPublica: President Trump Has Detained the Parents of More Than 11,000 U.S. Citizen Kids
  2026-03-23 04:23:14
  A volunteer escorts a 2-year-old American boy to be reunited in February with his mother, who is from Honduras and awaits...
- Nevada County Search & Rescue Assist in Search for a Missing 19-Year-Old Swimmer in the Truckee River
  2026-03-23 04:17:47
  March 23, 2026 – Nevada County Sheriff's Office officials report that NCSO and Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team, along with...
- University of California, Santa Cruz Professor Says Supposedly Harmless Peptide May Be Linked To Alzheimer’s Disease
  2026-03-23 04:13:40
  Image by Mizianitka from PixabayNew paper from UC Santa Cruz chemistry lab argues that efforts to develop treatments for...
- KFF Health News: Rising Health Costs Push Some Middle-Aged Adults To Skip the Doc Until Medicare
  2026-03-23 04:04:14
  Image by Sasin Tipchai from PixabayMarch 23, 2026 - By Sam Whitehead - John Galvin knows he needs a colonoscopy. But he’s...
- World Health Organization: Towards Responsible AI for Mental Health and Well-Being: Experts Chart A Way Forward
  2026-03-23 04:00:29
  Image by Alexandra_Koch from Pixabay March 23, 2026 - On 29 January 2026, over 30 international experts in artificial...
- FDA Approves Higher Dose of Semaglutide for Weight Loss
  2026-03-23 03:57:22
  March 23, 2026 - Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released the following;The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today...
- JD Power Finds Edward Jones Ranks Highest among Advised Investors, SoFi Ranks Highest among Do-it-Yourself Investors
  2026-03-23 03:52:09
  Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay FinTech Brands Disrupt DIY Investor Landscape, JD Power Finds FinTech brands make...
- Co-sponsored by the California District Attorneys Association, California Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen’s Bill Strengthening Judicial Discretion in Mental Health Diversion Advances in Senate Public Safety
  2026-03-23 03:46:20
  March 23, 2026 - Sacramento, CA — Last week, Assembly Bill 46authored by Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen (D–Elk Grove) passed...
- U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Hank Johnson Lead New Investigation Into Amazon’s Melania Documentary Payments as Possible Corrupt Pay-To-Play Scheme
  2026-03-23 03:37:46
  MELANIA - First Look Credit: Muse Films Copyright: Amazon MGM StudiosSay, “The fact that Amazon is seeking favorable treatment...
- U.S. Senator Mark Kelly Calls Out Intelligence Officials’ Lack of Clear Answers About President Trump’s Iran War and Consequences to National Security
  2026-03-23 03:32:25
  Sen Kelly: “You just get this strong sense that they have a very hard time speaking truth to power. And that’s how you find...
- As Oklahoma U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin Advanced Through the Senate to be Secretary of Homeland Security, Nevada U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen Voted No on Sunday
  2026-03-23 03:25:36
  March 23, 2026 – On Sunday, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen Voted against Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of...
- Kern County Shots Fired Call Leads to Multiple Suspects Arrested with Illegal Firearms in Mojave
  2026-03-23 03:17:44
  March 23, 2026 – Kern County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on March 17, 2026, deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s...
- NIH Invests $150 Million in Human-Based Research to Reduce Use of Animal Models
  2026-03-23 01:39:44
  New program will develop, validate and standardize research tools to develop more sophisticated and relevant models of disease. ...
- Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Sunday, March 22, 2026
  2026-03-23 00:59:56
  Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Sunday, March 22, 2026 The Mariposa County Sheriff's Department New...
- National Park Week 2026 Celebrates America’s Story
  2026-03-22 04:12:33
  Sunset on Half Dome in Yosemite National Park Sierra Sun Times file photoFee-Free Day on Aug. 25 Marks the National Park...
- Smithsonian Books Commemorates the 250th Anniversary of the United States With The Promise of a Nation
  2026-03-22 04:08:15
  March 22, 2026 - To mark the country’s momentous 250th anniversary, Smithsonian Books will release the new book The Promise of a...
- ProPublica: She Was in Labor at a Florida Hospital. Then She Was in Zoom Court for Refusing a C-Section.
  2026-03-22 04:04:00
  Cherise Doyley, second from right in the top row, during a virtual court hearing she attended from her hospital bed. Obtained by...
- From Dog Soundboards to Smarter AI: UC San Diego Professor on What Animal Communication Reveals (Video)
  2026-03-22 03:46:45
  Image by Helena Sushitskaya from Pixabay UC San Diego’s Federico Rossano breaks down the science behind dogs’ “word buttons,” the global...
- Funded by the Pet Lover’s License Plate Program, California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Awards $450,000 for 2026 Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter Grant Program
  2026-03-22 03:33:29
  March 22, 2026 - Sacramento - The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded a total of $450,000 in funding...
- UC Davis: Global Strategies to Protect Seals and Sea Lions from H5N1 (Avian Influenza)
  2026-03-22 03:27:09
  An adult male northern elephant seal attempts to mate with an adult female near the end of the breeding season.A Birds-Eye View of the...
- Assemblymember Marc Berman Unveils Legislation to Improve Oversight of the Firearm Industry in California, Says, “Where The Federal Government Falls Short, California Is Ready To Step Up And Take The Lead”
  2026-03-22 03:16:53
  Image by Jason Gillman from Pixabay March 22, 2026 - SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Berman(D-Menlo Park), has unveiled...
- California Congressman Jim Costa Affirms Commitment to Accountability and Support for Survivors Following Reports of Sexual Abuse by César Chávez
  2026-03-22 03:10:01
  March 22, 2026 - Washington, DC — In response to reports detailing sexual abuse by Cesar Chavez, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-21),...
- Madera County Sheriff Seeks Public’s Help Locating At-Risk Missing 74-Year-Old Randy Howard, Last Seen in Oakhurst
  2026-03-22 03:08:29
  Update at 11:15 am: Mr. Howard has been located and is safe with family. Thank you to all who have provided tips and...
- California Congressman Josh Harder Calls Out Price Gouging in Upcoming Bay Area FIFA World Cup Games, Demands Return to Affordable Ticket Model, Says FIFA is Using “Dynamic” Pricing Model, Slashing $21 Tickets and Driving Prices As High As $4,000
  2026-03-22 03:05:08
  Image by Michal Jarmoluk from Pixabay Bay Area will hold six matches of largest sporting event in the world, starting this June...
- California Congressman Jared Huffman ‘Blasts’ $40 Million in Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Shasta Dam Raise
  2026-03-22 02:53:01
  Shasta Dam Credit: BORMarch 22, 2026 - Washington, D.C. – Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) has issued the following...
- NIH Reports Clinical Trial Results Support Use of Weekly Buprenorphine for Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder During Pregnancy
  2026-03-22 02:22:23
  NIH-supported study shows this treatment resulted in higher rates of illicit opioid abstinence than current standard of care. ...
- San Joaquin County Woman Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Defrauding the IRS of Over $1.2 Million
  2026-03-22 02:11:54
  March 22, 2026 – SACRAMENTO, CA – Amy Evangelista, 60, of Lathrop, was sentenced on Thursday to 18 months in prison for two...
- Auto Thief Suspect on Probation Arrested After Pursuit and Crash in Fresno (Video)
  2026-03-22 01:57:41
  Auto Thief Causes Traffic Mess March 22, 2026 – Fresno County Sheriff’s Office officials report that at around 10:00 a.m. on...
- Fresno County Sheriff Issues a Scam Alert to Area Homeowners of an Asphalt Paving Scam
  2026-03-22 01:45:50
  Scam Alert: Pay for Pave March 22, 2026 – Fresno County Sheriff's Office officials report that they have received information of a...
- Kern County Man to Serve Over 12 Years in Prison for Flying Drone Over State Prison with Intent to Distribute Meth
  2026-03-22 01:41:16
  March 22, 2026 – FRESNO, CA – Jorge Narvaez, 28, of Delano, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Kirk E. Sherriff to 12 years...
- Fresno Felon Sentenced to Over 6 Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing Ammunition Loaded in a “Ghost Gun”
  2026-03-22 01:39:39
  March 22, 2026 – FRESNO, CA – Felipe Macias, 28, of Fresno, was sentenced Thursday to six years and five months in prison by...
- Former Placer County Resident Charged with Identity Theft and Fraudulently Obtaining Over $110,000 in Social Security Benefits
  2026-03-22 01:29:54
  March 22, 2026 – SACRAMENTO, CA – A 12-count indictment was unsealed on Friday following the arrest in Arizona of Richard Warren...
- Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Saturday, March 21, 2026
  2026-03-22 00:57:57
  Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Saturday, March 21, 2026 The Mariposa County Sheriff's Department New...
- NOAA on March Western U.S. Heatwave Says Rare, Widespread Record-Breaking Temperatures 20 to 35 Degrees Above Normal Continue Through Next Week
  2026-03-21 04:49:20
  March 21, 2026 - NOAA Key Messages for March Western U.S. Heat.Rare, widespread record-breaking temperatures continue through...
- Cal OES Completes Debris Cleanup in Chinese Camp, Tuolumne County from TCU September Lightning Complex Fire
  2026-03-21 04:13:09
  March 21, 2026 - The Town of Chinese Camp in Tuolumne County completed its debris cleanup operations within six months of the TCU...
- Sierra National Forest Announces Award of Major Road Repair Contracts for Nelder Grove and Whiskey Falls Areas
  2026-03-21 03:59:25
  Nelder Grove, Sierra National Forest Sierra Sun Times file photoMarch 21, 2026 - NORTH FORK, Calif. — Sierra National Forest...
- KFF Health News: ‘How Low Can You Go?’ The Shifting Guidelines for Blood Pressure Control
  2026-03-21 03:50:56
  Image by Steve Buissinne from PixabayMarch 21, 2026 - By Paula Span - The patient initially came to see Mark Supiano in 2017...

Mariposa County Burn Day Information

Monday, March 23, 2026

Permissive Burn Day as of 6:52 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 23, 2026
Note: Valid at 6:00 A.M.

Sunny and slightly warmer with a high temp of around 82 degrees and a low temp of around 60 degrees. Possible daytime 15 mph wind gusts.

Yosemite Valley: Sunny with a high temp of around 76 degrees and a low temp of around 52 degrees.

Mariposa weather for Tuesday: Sunny and slightly cooler with a high temp of around 80 degrees and a low temp of around 58 degrees.

Future high temps for Mariposa: Wed.: 79 degrees. Thu.: 77 degrees. Fri.: 80 degrees.

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