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- Caltrans Announces Highway 140 in Mariposa County is Now Open: Recommends Yosemite National Park Visitors Should Utilize Highway 41 and Highway 120 Into the Park This Weekend
  2026-09-04 10:45:17
  September 4, 2026 - MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has reopened State Route 140 under...
- Six Years After the Creek Fire in the Sierra National Forest, California Governor Gavin Newsom Recognizes Historic Nighttime Calguard Rescue That Saved 242 Lives at the Mammoth Pool Reservoir
  2026-09-04 09:14:35
  Pyro cumulus cloud over the 2020 Sierra National Forest Creek Fire in California Credit: Forest ServiceThe new mini-documentary tells...
- Rancho Cordova Man Arrested in Elk Grove for Pimping and Pandering During a Human Trafficking Operation
  2026-09-04 04:09:36
  September 4, 2026 – Placer County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on August 27, Special Operations Detectives arrested...
- California Attorney General Bonta Issues Guidance to Employers on Workplace Protections for Employees with Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
  2026-09-04 04:05:18
  Guidance reminds California employers of legal obligations amid changes to federal Temporary Protected Status designations...
- Lodi Suspect Arrested After Pursuit in Placer County; Found with Meth, Burglary Tools and a Fake License
  2026-09-04 04:01:40
  September 4, 2026 – Placer County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on Thursday, just after 11:00 a.m., deputies attempted...
- Ipsos Polling Finds Majority of Americans Think We’re Headed For A Recession In The Next 12 Months, Not Buying The Benefits Of Tariffs, and Democratic Party Holds Edge Over GOP On Cost Of Living
  2026-09-04 03:54:32
  September 4, 2026 - When it comes to the current economic outlook in the U.S., uncertainty abounds. Ipsos data can help. Here’s...
- Suspects Arrested After High Speed Pursuit in Merced; 1-Year-Old Child and Gun Found in Truck
  2026-09-04 03:44:06
  September 4, 2026 – Merced Police Department officials report that on September 3, 2026, at approximately 9:25 a.m., Merced...
- AAA Reports Labor Day 2026 On Track to Set Record at the Pump as Trump’s War with Iran Continues – California at $5.81 Rises 16 Cents Week-Over-Week
  2026-09-04 03:41:26
  September 4, 2026 - WASHINGTON, DC – Labor Day weekend travelers are facing the highest gas prices ever for this time of year. The...
- American Medical Association, Vaccine Integrity Project Unveil Independent Vaccine Evidence Review Assessing the Safety and Effectiveness of Immunizations Against Influenza, SARS CoV-2 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
  2026-09-04 03:36:20
  September 4, 2026 - MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The Vaccine Integrity Project, in collaboration with the American Medical Association...
- California Water Institute at Fresno State Releases Unified Water Plan for San Joaquin Valley
  2026-09-04 03:28:35
  September 4, 2026 - The California Water Institute at Fresno State, in coordination with the Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley,...
- California State Parks Announces Nearly 79,000 People Participated in Arts in California Parks, With 40% Visiting for First Time
  2026-09-04 03:21:26
  Aztec dancer performs a traditional dance during Arts in California Parks grantee American River Conservancy's event at...
- Former U.S. Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer Sues Justice Department Over Unlawful Firing After Refusing Political Pressure, Democracy Forward Reports
  2026-09-04 03:14:41
  Lawsuit Alleges DOJ Illegally Fired Career Official After She Refused to Facilitate a Political Favor for President TrumpSeptember 4,...
- ACLU and Affiliates Nationwide Underscore Urgent Need for National Guard to Leave the Nation’s Capital, Say Prolonged Deployments Carry Nationwide Costs and Risk Normalizing Military Presence On American Streets
  2026-09-04 03:09:53
  In a letter addressed to the American public, ACLU and affiliates warn prolonged deployments carry nationwide costs and risk...
- Fresno Police Seek Public’s Help IDing Suspect Wanted for Theft at Sunnyside Business
  2026-09-04 03:08:29
  September 4, 2026 – Fresno Police Department officials report that on August 27, 2026, at 6:05 p.m., the pictured suspect...
- Audubon Announces 2026 Audubon Photography Awards Winners: Prizes Awarded to Residents of Canada, Chile, Colombia, and United States
  2026-09-04 03:03:37
  Clockwise from top left: Canada Warbler, Lesser Horned Owl, Roseate Spoonbill, Yellow-eared Parrot, Gentoo Penguin, Black-browed Albatross....
- Madera County Crash Claims the Lives of Four People After Driver Runs Stop Sign
  2026-09-04 02:54:37
  4 Killed in Madera County Crash September 4, 2026 – Madera CHP officials report that on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, just after 8:30...
- UC San Francisco Professor On How Forever Chemicals May Raise Risks for Pregnant Women, Fetuses
  2026-09-04 02:52:57
  ‘We’re exposed to thousands of chemicals. The truth is, for the majority, we don’t know the effects.'September 4, 2026 - By ...
- Center for Biological Diversity Reports UNESCO Decision Clears Way for Review of Trump’s Border Wall Harm in Mexico
  2026-09-04 02:49:59
  Border wall Credit: DHSSeptember 4, 2026 - BUSAN, South Korea— The UNESCO World Heritage Committee published a decision on...
- Ranking Member Robert Garcia Releases Statement After Trump Weaponizes Oversight Subcommittee to Target Mayor Karen Bass and Los Angeles
  2026-09-04 02:39:19
  September 4, 2026 - Washington, D.C. — On Thursday, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and...
- U.S. Senator Josh Hawley Expands Investigation into Surveillance Cameras, Warns Flock Competitors, Says, “Recent Examples Of Abuse And Misuse Of Personal Data Reveal The Woeful Lack Of Safeguards In These Systems”
  2026-09-04 02:35:59
  License Plate Reader (LPR) credit: Flock SafetySeptember 4, 2026 - WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has expanded his...
- U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand On Secretary Hegseth Extending Mideast Deployments Into 2027 Says, Secretary Hegseth Has Left Our Military Rudderless, Pushed Out Our Best And Brightest Service Members, and Embarrassed Our Military
  2026-09-04 02:26:42
  Sen. Gillibrand: “It is unconscionable to extend troop deployments and continue to waste tens of billions of taxpayer dollars on...
- Nevada U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to Protect Women’s Right to Serve in Uniform
  2026-09-04 02:21:18
  September 4, 2026 - WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen has joined Senate colleagues in introducing a bill to protect...
- Roseville Man Charged with Defrauding Placer County Employer of Over $2.3 Million
  2026-09-04 02:19:39
  September 4, 2026 – SACRAMENTO, CA – Christopher William Edward Abplanalp, 38, of Roseville, was charged Wednesday with wire...
- California U.S. Senator Alex Padilla Demands DHS Restore Cybersecurity Funding to Protect State and Local Election Offices From Cyber Threats and Misinformation for the 2026 Midterms
  2026-09-04 02:17:30
  DHS has failed to follow congressional direction to restore funding to help states with cyber threats, misinformation for 2026...
- Mariposa County Colorado Fire Holding at 233 Acres with 20% Containment as of Thursday Morning
  2026-09-03 07:45:47
  September 3, 2026 - CAL FIRE Reports the Colorado Fire is holding at 233 Acres with 20% Containment as of 7:29 A.M. Thursday. Cause:...
- NIH Researchers Identify Rare Antibodies with Potential to Combat Alpha-Gal Syndrome Associated with Tick Bites
  2026-09-03 05:20:56
  The discovery, made through malaria research, is a breakthrough for allergic condition associated with tick bites that has no...
- Police Seek Public’s Help IDing Three Male Suspects Wanted for Theft at Ulta Beauty in Merced
  2026-09-03 05:05:41
  September 3, 2026 – Merced Police Department officials report that they are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying 3...
- Investigation into Stolen Building Materials Leads to $1.75 Million Fraud Scheme in Tulare County
  2026-09-03 04:59:55
  $1.75 Million Fraud Scheme: TCSO Investigation Leads to Federal Sentencing September 3, 2026 – Tulare County Sheriff’s Office...
- Merced Suspect Arrested with Illegal Fireworks, a Short-Barreled Rifle, and Large Amount of Steroids, After Explosions Reported
  2026-09-03 04:54:26
  September 3, 2026 – Merced Police Department officials report that they received a tip from a concerned community member...
- Mariposa Family Resource Center Offers Comfort During the Fair for Community Members with Sound Sensitivity
  2026-09-03 04:31:28
  Heading to the Mariposa County Fair? September 3, 2026 – Mariposa Family Resource Center officials announce that they are here...
- Teenager Saves Friend Swimming in Shaver Lake from Drowning During Class Field Trip
  2026-09-03 04:29:09
  September 3, 2026 – Fresno County Sheriff's Office officials report that at around 3:00 p.m. this past Monday, a group of...
- Suspect Wanted for Murder of Security Guard at Los Banos Fairgrounds Surrendered in Sacramento
  2026-09-03 04:15:43
  September 3, 2026 – Merced County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on August 29th at 11:12 p.m., Deputies responded to a...
- Mariposa County Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for Friday, September 4, 2026 – Items Include: Public Hearing, Missouri Gulch Workforce Housing Project
  2026-09-03 03:57:34
  Mariposa County Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for Friday, September 4, 2026 Click Here for the Mariposa County Planning...
- Yosemite National Park Reports a Dead Bat Tests Positive for Rabies at Curry Village
  2026-09-03 03:48:19
  Camp Curry Sign in Yosemite National Park Sierra Sun Times file photoSeptember 3, 2026 - YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. — A dead...
- American Academy of Pediatrics Issues Recommendations for RSV Immunizations 2026-2027 and Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccine
  2026-09-03 03:43:59
  Evidence points to benefits for expanded groups of high-risk children as they enter their second season of RSV September 3, 2026 -...
- ProPublica: Trump’s DOJ Blocked Serious ICE Shooting Charge Over Federal Prosecutor’s “Strongest Possible” Objections
  2026-09-03 03:38:42
  A prosecutor planned to file civil rights charges — similar to those brought against the officers who killed George Floyd —...
- Don Neubacher (Retired) Superintendent at Yosemite National Joins Former National Park Superintendents Warning Interior Secretary: National Parks Are in Crisis, Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks Reports
  2026-09-03 03:33:58
  Sunset on Half Dome in Yosemite National Park Sierra Sun Times file photoSeptember 3, 2026 - On Wednesday, the Coalition to...
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Lost 36% of Staff Since 2024, Center for Biological Diversity Reports
  2026-09-03 03:27:10
  September 3, 2026 - PORTLAND, Ore.— According to new information obtained by the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish...
- California Attorney General Bonta, Co-leading a Coalition of 21 Attorneys General Challenges Rule Attempting to Block Federal Reimbursements for Providers of Gender-Affirming Care
  2026-09-03 03:23:00
  September 3, 2026 - OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Wednesday co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general and...
- California State Parks and Partners Host Nearly 200 Events Statewide in Celebration of California Biodiversity Day 2026; Nine-Day Celebration Begins Saturday, September 5th
  2026-09-03 03:19:31
  This year’s event lineup includes a wide variety of in-person and virtual experiences across the state. Clockwise from top left: Dive...

Mariposa and Yosemite Valley Weather for Friday, September 4, 2026

Note: Valid at 6:00 A.M.

Sunny and slightly cooler with a high temp of around 77 degrees and a low temp of around 61 degrees. Possible daytime 15 mph wind gusts.

Yosemite Valley: Mostly sunny with a high temp of around 77 degrees and a low temp of around 48 degrees. Possible daytime 20 mph wind gusts.

Mariposa weather for Saturday: Sunny and warmer with a high temp of around 81 degrees and a low temp of around 63 degrees.

Future high temps for Mariposa: Sun.: 80 degrees. Mon.: 84 degrees. Tue.: 86 degrees.

Mariposa’s future rain chances:
Tue. Night: 30% chance of rain.
Wed.: 20% chance of rain.
Thu.: 20% chance of rain.