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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 CHP Issues a Warning on Risks of Driving Tired After Driver Injured in Crash
  2026-04-17 06:00:59
  April 17, 2026 – Sonora CHP officials report a recent avoidable incident occurred on the roadway. Driving while sleepy is...
- Modesto Suspect Charged with Homicide of Man Killed Near Neece Boat Ramp
  2026-04-17 05:52:43
  Modesto Police Make Arrest in Latest Homicide Investigation April 17, 2026 – Modesto, CA – Modesto Police Department officials...
- Sonora Traffic Stop Leads to Drivers Arrest for Felony Warrant and Felony Drug Charges
  2026-04-17 05:32:36
  April 17, 2026 – Sonora Police Department officials report that on April 15, 2026, at 10:18 p.m., officers with the Sonora...
- Stanislaus National Forest Service Announces Several Roads to Remain Closed in the Higher Elevations
  2026-04-17 04:40:02
  Sierra National Forest file photoApril 17, 2026 - Sonora, CA – Following a series of evaluations by Stanislaus National Forest...
- KFF Health News: New Federal Medicaid Rules Require One Month of Work. Some States Demand More.
  2026-04-17 04:32:22
  Jessica Norton is an OB-GYN who treats many patients with Medicaid coverage at an Affinia Healthcare clinic in St. Louis. She...
- UC San Francisco Researchers: This Could Be Why COVID and Flu Are So Dangerous to the Elderly
  2026-04-17 04:31:24
  UCSF study shows that aging connective tissue in the lungs brings on a catastrophic immune response in older people. April 17,...
- More Than 130 Organizations Express Alarm Over Proposed Changes to CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Charter Including Adding Several New Organizations as Liaison Members to the Committee Who Are Known For Sharing False Information
  2026-04-17 04:14:03
  Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. speaks at a Senate Finance Committee hearingApril 17, 2026 -...
- National Parks Conservation Association, National Wildlife Federation and Affiliates Defend Park Wildlife, Take ‘God Squad’ To Court
  2026-04-17 04:08:41
  Kemp's ridley sea turtle hatchlings make their way to the sea at Padre Island National Seashore. National Park Service photo.“From...
- National Association of Home Builders Reports Builder Sentiment Posts Notable Decline in March 2026 on Economic Uncertainty Due to the Iran War, Energy Costs, and Declines in Consumer Confidence
  2026-04-17 04:01:09
  Image by 2211438 from Pixabay April 17, 2026 - Economic uncertainty coupled with rising building material costs and interest...
- AAA Reports Drivers See Small Break as Gas Prices Tick Lower as President Trump’s War with Iran Creates Chaos – California at $5.86 Declines 6 Cents Week-Over-Week and CA. Diesel at $7.60
  2026-04-17 03:54:20
  April 17, 2026 - WASHINGTON, DC – The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline decreased 7 cents over the past week to...
- FDA Takes Step Forward on Testosterone Therapy for Men
  2026-04-17 03:48:55
  Image by Tung Lam from PixabayApril 17, 2026 - On Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released the following:The U.S. Food...
- California Attorney General Bonta Co-leading a Coalition of 16 Attorneys General Defends Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants from Somalia, Says, “President Trump Has Repeatedly Vilified Somali Immigrants, And Nothing Could Be Further From The Truth”
  2026-04-17 03:37:12
  April 17, 2026 - OAKLAND — On Thursday, California Attorney General Bonta co-led a coalition of 16 attorneys general in filing...
- Bear-suit Attacks on Luxury Cars for Insurance Payouts Lead to Convictions, California Department of Insurance Reports
  2026-04-17 03:30:53
  Three sentenced in “Operation Bear Claw” investigation; fourth defendant pending trialRelated: California Insurance...
- Ahead of President Trump’s Visit to Nevada, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen Addresses Impact of Trump Economy on Nevada, Says, “Not Counting The Pandemic, 2025 Saw The Biggest Decline In Visitation To Las Vegas In Over Fifty Years” (Video)
  2026-04-17 03:15:54
  Image by Carlos Charles from Pixabay April 17, 2026 - WASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday, ahead of Donald Trump’s visit to Nevada,...
- U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Introduces Bill To Ban Sitting Presidents From Plastering Their Name Or Likeness On Federal Property And Currency
  2026-04-17 03:09:44
  April 17, 2026 - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) formally introduced new legislation to stop President...
- Bipartisan Group of U.S. Senators Emphasize Support for U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USCMA), Urge Market Access for American Producers
  2026-04-17 03:06:50
  April 17, 2026 - WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Sens. Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), John...
- Republican U.S. Senators Introduce Sanctuary City Elimination Act; Bill Would Ensure Local Police Can Comply With ICE Detainers, Ban Sanctuary Cities From Accessing Federal Funding
  2026-04-17 03:02:30
  April 17, 2026 - WASHINGTON – On Thursday, Senator John Cornyn released the following: U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today...
- California U.S. Senator Alex Padilla Speaks With Wrongfully Deported DACA Recipient from Sacramento About Returning to U.S., Reuniting With Daughter (Video)
  2026-04-17 02:57:09
  Sen. Padilla: “I’ll never stop fighting in Congress to finally provide the pathway to citizenship for Dreamers like you who...
- Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Thursday, April 16, 2026
  2026-04-17 02:47:16
  Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Thursday, April 16, 2026 The Mariposa County Sheriff's Department New...
- 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
- Fresno Nursery Owner Dies After Machete Attack on Easter, Nephew Charged with Her Murder 2026-04-15 05:05:23
- Calaveras County Tunnel Project Collapse Near Knights Ferry Results in One Fatality 2026-04-15 04:32:08
- KFF Health News: Medi-Cal Immigrant Enrollment Is Dropping. Researchers Point to President Trump’s Policies. 2026-04-15 04:26:09
- Reclamation Announces Spring and Summer Operation Updates at New Melones Lake Beginning May 1st 2026-04-15 04:21:33
- ProPublica: Caught in the Crackdown: As Arrests at Anti-ICE Protests Piled Up, Prosecutions Crumbled 2026-04-15 04:18:08
- National Association of Counties on Impacts on Counties as U.S. Forest Service Announces Details of Major Reorganization 2026-04-15 04:11:40
- 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
- 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
- Stanislaus County Sheriff Issues Update to Federal ICE Officer Involved Shooting in Patterson 2026-04-15 03:47:57
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Mariposa County Burn Day Information

Friday, April 17, 2026

Permissive Burn Day as of 6:25 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 Friday, April 17, 2026
Note: Valid at 6:00 A.M.

Sunny and slightly warmer with a high temp of around 67 degrees and a low temp of around 50 degrees.

Yosemite Valley: Sunny with a high temp of around 63 degrees and a low temp of around 40 degrees.

Mariposa weather for Saturday: Mostly sunny and warmer with a high temp of around 74 degrees and a low temp of around 54 degrees.

Future high temps for Mariposa: Sun.: 77 degrees. Mon.: 71 degrees. Tue.: 63 degrees.

Mariposa’s future rain chances:
Mon.: 30%/50%chance of daytime/evening rain, showers, and thunderstorms with up to 0.25” possible.
Tue.: 60% chance of rain, showers, and thunderstorms with up to 1.00” possible.
Wed.: 20% chance of rain and thunderstorms.