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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
- New PRRI Data Rebuts “Religious Revival” Claims; Finds No Noticeable Growth in Christian Affiliation or Attendance, Young Women (18-29) Have Shed Religious Labels Steadily Since 2013 with 43% Now Religiously Unaffiliated
  2026-04-16 04:32:40
  Image by Jan Haerer from PixabayApril 16, 2026 - WASHINGTON — The annual PRRI Census of American Religion finds no evidence that...
- Former Placerville Postal Employee Admits to Stealing and Tampering with the Narcotic Medications of U.S. Military Veterans
  2026-04-16 04:29:23
  April 16, 2026 – SACRAMENTO, CA – Carrie Wallace, 47, of Pollock Pines, pleaded guilty Monday to tampering with a consumer...
- KFF Health News: As US Birth Rate Falls, Feds’ Response May Make Pregnancy More Dangerous
  2026-04-16 04:22:27
  Image by StockSnap from Pixabay April 16, 2026 - By Céline Gounder - The number of babies born in the United States fell again...
- Major Milestone Reached as Mariposa Creek Parkway Master Plan Becomes a Shovel-Ready Reality
  2026-04-16 04:20:28
  April 16, 2026 – Mariposa County officials announce that what began as a community vision in the 2019 Mariposa Creek Parkway...
- New PPIC Statewide Survey Finds Half of Californians Say Public Education Needs Major Changes, Transitional Kindergarten Receives Broad Support; Crowded Governor’s Race Remains Tight
  2026-04-16 04:18:04
  Solid majority of Californians support teachers striking for higher pay; state superintendent race up for grabs; parents want...
- Sierra National Forest Announces Middle Miami Bridge Construction Begins Soon
  2026-04-16 04:07:57
  Sierra National Forest Credit: USDA file photoApril 16, 2026 - The Sierra National Forest would like to let our visitors and...
- Yale School of Medicine on Parental Depression: How Does Timing Impact Mental Health in Adult Offspring? 
  2026-04-16 04:01:40
  Image by Alexandra_Koch from Pixabay Key points A recent study shows that parental depression during key time periods is linked to...
- National Parks Conservation Association: Lawsuit Challenges Department of Interior’s Rubberstamping of Mining in California’s Mojave National Preserve in San Bernardino County
  2026-04-16 03:55:08
  Mojave National Preserve credit: NPS"This is an extraordinary betrayal of our parks, and we are filing litigation to defend the...
- National Association of REALTORS Reports Baby Boomers Remain Largest Share of Home Buyers as First-Time Buying Falls to Record Low
  2026-04-16 03:50:14
  Home Image by Paul Brennan from Pixabay Only about one in five buyers were first-time purchasers April 16, 2026 - WASHINGTON –...
- California and National Drought Summary for April 14, 2026, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and California Drought Statistics: 56% of State Abnormally Dry
  2026-04-16 03:44:44
  California and National Drought Summary for April 14, 2026 Summary April 16, 2026 - Much of the country continued to experience...
- State Bar of California Announces Attorney John Eastman Disbarred by the California Supreme Court as He Advanced False Claims About the 2020 Presidential Election to Mislead Courts, Public Officials, and the American Public
  2026-04-16 03:42:59
  April 16, 2026 - The California Supreme Court disbarred attorney John Charles Eastman on Wednesday. This after the State Bar...
- California Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Bipartisan Coalition of 45 Attorneys General in Support of Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing
  2026-04-16 03:34:47
  Comment letter supports stronger disclosure requirements for PBMs, seeks clarity that proposed rule doesn’t preempt state PBM...
- Governor Gavin Newsom Delivers $520 Million in Utility Bill Relief to Millions of Californians With More Coming This Summer
  2026-04-16 03:30:23
  Image by Henryk Niestrój from Pixabay As part of California’s commitment to affordability, utility bill credits are being...
- California Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria’s No Sex Offenders in Elected Office Bill Passes Elections Committee
  2026-04-16 03:23:45
  AB 2753 will now head to the Assembly floor for discussion and a vote to advance the bill to the Senate.April 16, 2026 -...
- Estate Planning Tips & Asset Protection Presentation to be Offered at the Mariposa Senior Center on Friday, April 17, 2026
  2026-04-16 03:16:31
  April 16, 2026 – Mariposa County Health & Human Services officials announce that a series of presentations will be presented by...
- Nevada U.S. Senator Rosen Leads Joint Resolution Against Change to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Data Protection Policy, Says, “The American People Deserve To Know Their Sensitive Financial Information Is Safe From Cyberattacks And Data Breaches”
  2026-04-16 03:16:12
  Last Fall, The Trump Administration Rescinded A Policy Designed To Protect Personal Consumer Information April 16, 2026 -...
- Fresno Police Announce Launch of Drone as First Responder (DFR) Program (Video)
  2026-04-16 03:12:28
  Drone as First Responder Program is officially in the air! April 16, 2026 – Fresno Police Department officials report that they...
- Democrat U.S. Senators Mark Kelly and Mazie Hirono Lead Bill to Repeal Federal Private School Voucher Program, Keep Public Dollars in Public Schools
  2026-04-16 03:11:49
  Students Image by cherylt23 from Pixabay Read Sen. Kelly’s Arizona Republic op-ed: “Don’t follow Arizona’s example. End...
- U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren Puts Direct File Bill on Senate Floor, Forces Republicans on Record on Free, Easy Tax Filing Program - Republicans Voted No to Pass the Bill (Video)
  2026-04-16 03:05:57
  Sen. Warren: “Filing your taxes should be easy and free…Let’s save people time and money, and show the American people that...
- Fresno County Detectives Seek Public’s Help in IDing Suspects Wanted for Attacking Ride Share Driver (Video)
  2026-04-16 03:04:37
  Detectives Searching for Suspects who Robbed and Beat Ride Share Driver April 16, 2026 – Fresno County Sheriff’s Office...
- Victim Recovered from Calaveras County Tunnel Project Collapse Near Knights Ferry
  2026-04-16 02:51:14
  Tunnel Collapse Near Knights Ferry Results in One Fatality April 16, 2026 – Modesto, CA – Modesto Fire Department officials...
- Kern County Sheriff Releases Critical Incident Video of Officer-Involved Shooting Following Domestic Violence Call in Weldon
  2026-04-16 02:26:35
  Critical Incident Release April 16, 2026 – Onyx, CA – Kern County Sheriff’s Office officials issue a video release a critical...
- Fresno Nursery Owner Dies After Machete Attack on Easter, Nephew Charged with Her Murder
  2026-04-15 05:05:23
  Charges Filed Against Suspect for Fatal Stabbing of Family Member April 15, 2026 – Fresno County Sheriff's Office officials...
- Calaveras County Tunnel Project Collapse Near Knights Ferry Results in One Fatality
  2026-04-15 04:32:08
  April 15, 2026 – Modesto Fire Department officials report that at approximately 3:42 p.m. on Tuesday, Modesto Fire Department...
- KFF Health News: Medi-Cal Immigrant Enrollment Is Dropping. Researchers Point to President Trump’s Policies.
  2026-04-15 04:26:09
  April 15, 2026 - By Claudia Boyd-Barrett - For months, a cloud of fear has hovered over the immigrant community in San...
- Reclamation Announces Spring and Summer Operation Updates at New Melones Lake Beginning May 1st
  2026-04-15 04:21:33
  April 15, 2026 - Sonora, Calif. – The Bureau of Reclamation will adjust operating hours at New Melones Lake beginning May 1, as part of its seasonal transition. As temperatures rise...
- ProPublica: Caught in the Crackdown: As Arrests at Anti-ICE Protests Piled Up, Prosecutions Crumbled
  2026-04-15 04:18:08
  Federal Bureau of Prisons, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Border Patrol, Homeland Security Investigations and U.S....
- National Association of Counties on Impacts on Counties as U.S. Forest Service Announces Details of Major Reorganization
  2026-04-15 04:11:40
  April 15, 2026 - By Zeke Lee, Andrew Nober - On March 31, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) announced details of a major...
- Yale School of Medicine Hepatologist Joseph Lim Explains the Impact of Aging on Liver Health — And Ways To Protect This Vital Organ
  2026-04-15 04:03:40
  Yale Hepatologist Joseph Lim Photo by Robert Lisak, courtesy of Yale School of MedicineApril 15, 2026 - By Meg Dalton - The...
- CA. Attorney General Bonta, California District Attorneys Issue Consumer Alert on E-Bike Safety, Legal Requirements, Says, If It’s Too Fast, It’s Not An E-Bike — You Might Be Riding Illegally
  2026-04-15 04:00:08
  Image by u_d7hddm5o from PixabayApril 15, 2026 - OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta, together with Marin County...
- Stanislaus County Sheriff Issues Update to Federal ICE Officer Involved Shooting in Patterson
  2026-04-15 03:47:57
  Federal Officer Involved Shooting Update in Patterson April 15, 2026 – Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office officials issue an...
- California Advisory Council for SB 882 Releases Report and Recommendations on Improving Interactions Between People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Law Enforcement
  2026-04-15 03:46:17
  April 15, 2026 - OAKLAND — The SB 882 Advisory Council on Improving Interactions between People with Intellectual and...
- American Farm Bureau Federation Nationwide Survey Finds Most Farmers Can’t Afford Fertilizer
  2026-04-15 03:41:31
  April 15, 2026 - An overwhelming majority of America’s farmers who responded to a nationwide survey say they cannot afford to...
- BLM Announces Seasonal Fire Restrictions Now in Effect on Public Lands in Imperial, southern Inyo, eastern Kern, Los Angeles, eastern Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties
  2026-04-15 03:37:28
  CDD Fire Engine - BLM wildfire crews are prepared for the fire season. Credit: BLMApril 15, 2026 - PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – The...
- EPA Launches PFAS Out Initiative to Help Proactively Address PFAS in Drinking Water
  2026-04-15 03:29:46
  April 15, 2026 - WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released the following:Today, U.S....
- IRS Says If You Need More Time To File, Request An Extension
  2026-04-15 03:26:36
  April 15, 2026 - WASHINGTON — As the end of filing season approaches, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers they can...
- Governor Gavin Newsom Announces California, Native American Tribes Break Ground for California Indian Heritage Center in Sacramento
  2026-04-15 03:23:35
  What you need to know: After the final Tribal Nations Summit of the Newsom administration, Governor Newsom and First Partner...
- Republican U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell Says Hungary’s Voters Offer A Lesson For Those On The Right Drawn To Orban
  2026-04-15 03:15:56
  April 15, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), submitted the following op-ed published by FOXNews.com regarding...
- Oregon U.S. Senator Wyden Sounds Alarm on President Trump ‘Kneecapping’ Fire Preparedness Ahead of Historic Wildfire Season, Says, “Donald Trump Has Set Western States Up For Failure This Fire Season, And I Fear The Outcome Will Be Catastrophic” (Video)
  2026-04-15 03:10:13
  April 15, 2026 - On Tuesday, Senator Ron Wyden released the following: As prepared for delivery I come to the floor today to...
- Former UCLA Doctor James Heaps Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assaults, Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison
  2026-04-15 03:07:56
  Heaps, who was originally convicted of these charges in 2023, had his conviction overturned in February 2026 due to a judicial...
- Republican U.S. Senator Josh Hawley Urges President Trump’s DOJ to Open Investigation into Chemical Abortion Drug Manufacturer 2026-04-15 03:03:22
- Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Announce Funeral Arrangements for Fallen Deputy Randy Hoppert 2026-04-15 02:58:05
- Ranking Member Robert Garcia on former Attorney General Pam Bondi Failing to Appear for Deposition Before Oversight Committee, Says, “If She Continues To Ignore The Law, Oversight Democrats Will Move Forward With Contempt Proceedings Immediately” 2026-04-15 02:57:13
- Illegal Immigrant from El Salvador Charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon on a Federal Officer in Patterson 2026-04-15 01:23:04
- Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Tuesday, April 14, 2026 2026-04-15 01:03:09
- 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
- 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
- NIH Reports Low-Cost Care Model Reduces Blood Pressure in High-Risk Populations 2026-04-14 05:06:34
- Police Arrest Suspect Wanted for Murder at Sun Stereo Warehouse in Downtown Fresno 2026-04-14 05:01:14
- Tuolumne County Sheriff Reports Multi-Jurisdiction Operation Takes Down Drug House in Knights Ferry (Video) 2026-04-14 04:49:09
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Mariposa County Burn Day Information

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Permissive Burn Day as of 6:34 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 Thursday, April 16, 2026
Note: Valid at 6:00 A.M.

Sunny with a high temp of around 66 degrees and a low temp of around 44 degrees. Possible daytime 20 mph wind gusts.

Yosemite Valley: Sunny with a high temp of around 60 degrees and a low temp of around 32 degrees. Possible daytime 15 mph wind gusts.

Mariposa weather for Friday: Sunny with a high temp of around 67 degrees and a low temp of around 49 degrees.

Future high temps for Mariposa: Sat.: 73 degrees. Sun.: 76 degrees. Mon.: 67 degrees.

Mariposa’s future rain chances:
Mon.: 40%/50%chance of daytime/evening rain, showers, and thunderstorms with up to 0.50” possible.
Tue.: 40% chance of rain.
Wed.: 10% chance of showers.