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Join the Mariposa County Public Works Team – Roads and Bridges Manager Position Opening
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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

News
- Mariposa County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Agenda Items Include: Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Mariposa County Visitor Services Contract
  2026-05-10 04:26:51
  Mariposa County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Click Here for Mariposa County Supervisors Agenda...
- UC Irvine Psychologists Report a Third of Americans Have Lost Relationships Over Political Differences; New Study Finds ‘Political Breakups' are Increasing
  2026-05-10 04:16:29
  May 10, 2026 - Irvine, Calif. — America has always been divided over politics, but now it’s personal. A new study from UC Irvine...
- Yale-led Technology Receives FDA Approval For Breast Cancer Treatment
  2026-05-10 04:09:25
  Image by Marco Jean de Oliveira Teixeir Marco Jean de Oliveira Teixeir from PixabayThe biotech company Arvinas was originally...
- University of California San Diego Behavioral Economist Says Missing Information Can Misinform; Studies Of Social Media Use Suggest Most Content Is Shared Without Users Ever Clicking Through To Read More
  2026-05-10 03:59:59
  Key Takeaways In the online attention economy, new UC San Diego research finds that making science more clickable or shareable can...
- University of California, Davis Study Finds Every $1 Spent on Wildfire Prevention Saves $3.75 as Forest Fuel Treatments Reduce Wildfire Spread
  2026-05-10 03:47:30
  May 10, 2026 - By Amy Quinton - Every dollar spent on forest fuel treatments saves about $3.75 in wildfire damages, according to a...
- California Proposed Initiative Enters Circulation: Creates Loan Program For Middle-Income Buyers of Qualified New Homes
  2026-05-10 03:42:23
  May 10, 2026 - Sacramento, Calif. – Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. has announced that an initiative became eligible...
- Attorney General Bonta, Partners Secure $12.75 Million General Motors Privacy Settlement Over Illegal Sale of Hundreds of Thousands of Californians’ Location and Driving Data to Data Brokers
  2026-05-10 03:39:08
  2027 Corvette's in California Credit: GMLargest CCPA penalty in California history to date and first data minimization case May...
- California Governor Gavin Newsom in a Partnership Between the California Conservation Corps (CCC) and CAL FIRE Announces Major Hiring Milestone With Over 1,000 Young Adults Entering the Wildland Firefighting Force
  2026-05-10 03:32:51
  What you need to know: Governor Newsom on Friday announced a major hiring milestone for the wildland firefighting force with more...
- U.S. Senate Republicans Introduce No Licenses for Illegal Drivers or Truckers Act, Say, “Since Many Illegal Immigrants Do Not Speak English And Cannot Read Road Signs, These Drivers Make Roads Less Safe”
  2026-05-10 03:25:05
  May 10, 2026 - WASHINGTON — Last week, Senator Tim Scott released the following:U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and John Barrasso...
- U.S. House Speaker, Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson Says America is a Praying Nation
  2026-05-10 03:19:45
  May 10, 2026 - WASHINGTON — Last week, Speaker Johnson delivered remarks in Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol to celebrate the...
- Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi on Eight Years Since President Trump’s Iran Nuclear Agreement Withdrawal, Says, “The President’s Reckless Decisions Are No Substitute For Serious Statecraft”
  2026-05-10 03:14:53
  U.S. Forces Disable Vessel Attempting to Enter Iranian Port, Violate BlockadeU.S. forces operating in the Arabian Sea enforced...
- John C. Fremont Hospital Foundation Awards $1,000 Scholarships to Three Mariposa County High School Seniors
  2026-05-10 03:05:15
  May 10, 2026 – The John C. Fremont Hospital Foundation awarded $1,000 scholarships to three Mariposa County High School seniors...
- John C. Fremont Hospital Celebrates National Hospital Week May 10-17, 2026
  2026-05-10 02:46:42
  Guest Commentary by Heather Bernikoff May 10, 2026 – Hospital week is May 10 through 17. It is a time to remember and celebrate...
- Defendant Pleads Guilty in $48 Million Nationwide Book Publishing Scam Targeting Hundreds of Seniors
  2026-05-10 01:57:57
  May 10, 2026 – SAN DIEGO, CA – Michael Cris Traya Sordilla, a 34-year-old citizen of the Philippines, pleaded guilty in federal...
- Clovis Police Seized 1,000 Illegal Fireworks Following an Arrest and Search Warrant in Old Town
  2026-05-10 01:04:59
  1,000 Illegal Fireworks Seized Following an Arrest and Search Warrant May 10, 2026 – Clovis Police Department officials report...
- Caltrans Traffic Advisory for Merced County: One-Way Traffic Control & Highway Ramp Closure on State Routes 33 & 99 on May 10-16, 2026
  2026-05-10 00:57:29
  TRAFFIC ADVISORY One-Way Traffic Control & Highway Ramp Closure on State Routes 33 & 99 for May 10-16, 2026 May 10, 2026 –...
- Caltrans Traffic Advisory for Mariposa County: One-Way Traffic Control Delays Expected on State Routes 49, 132 & 140 on May 10-15, 2026
  2026-05-10 00:53:01
  TRAFFIC ADVISORY One-Way Traffic Controls for May 10-16, 2026 May 10, 2026 – Mariposa County – The California Department of...
- Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Saturday, May 9, 2026
  2026-05-10 00:27:07
  Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Saturday, May 9, 2026 The Mariposa County Sheriff's Department New Business Office...
- Buford King of Squaw Valley Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Three Murders in Squaw Valley and Visalia
  2026-05-09 04:57:43
  May 9, 2026 - Fresno County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on May 8, 2026, Buford Jonathan King (40, of Squaw Valley)...
- Stanislaus County Sheriff Seeks Public’s Help Locating a Critical Missing 11-Year- Old Boy, Last Seen in Modesto
  2026-05-09 04:50:51
  Update Per Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office: The 11-year-old, Roger Ruyle Jr. has been safely returned home. Thank you to...
- Tulare County Detectives Arrest Two Suspects in Connection with Earlimart Murder of Ruben Chavez
  2026-05-09 04:47:08
  TCSO Detectives Arrest Suspects in Connection with Earlimart Murder May 9, 2026 – Tulare County Sheriff’s Office officials...
- Mariposa County Health & Human Services Offer Advice on How to Stay Safe During Rattlesnake Season
  2026-05-09 04:42:31
  May 9, 2026 – Mariposa County Health & Human Services officials report that stories are out from our friends around the county and...
- Volunteer Firefighters Needed in Mariposa County: Answer the Call Today
  2026-05-09 04:31:36
  Answer the Call: Volunteer Firefighters Needed in Mariposa County May 9, 2026 – Mariposa County officials announce Volunteer...
- Madera County Sheriff Issues a Safety Reminder to Use Extreme Caution Around Rivers and Streams (Video)
  2026-05-09 04:26:09
  May 9, 2026 – Madera County Sheriff's Office officials issue a safety reminder to stay safe around rivers and streams. With the...
- Modesto Man Arrested with Over 300 Pounds of Illegal Fireworks, Weapons, and 13 Pairs of Brass Knuckles
  2026-05-09 04:13:22
  May 9, 2026 – Modesto Police Department officials report that the Narcotics Enforcement Team (MNET) and Property Crimes Unit...
- California Proposed Initiative Enters Circulation: Establishes Additional Voter Identification and Citizenship Verification Requirements
  2026-05-09 04:00:58
  Establishes additional voter identification and citizenship verification requirements. Initiative constitutional amendment. May...
- University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Preliminary Results for May 2026 Collapses Under President Trump To An All Time Low Fueled by Soaring Prices at the Pump
  2026-05-09 03:54:47
  May 9, 2026 – On Friday, the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Preliminary Results for May 2026 was released.Note: May 2024...
- Ray McPadden Assumes Role as Superintendent of Yosemite National Park
  2026-05-09 03:40:45
  May 9, 2026 - National Park Service officials formally welcomed Ray McPadden as superintendent of Yosemite National Park during...
- KFF Health News: That Discount at the Pharmacy Counter May Pack Hidden Costs
  2026-05-09 03:31:22
  May 9, 2026 - By Rachel Spears - Next time you go to the pharmacy, you might be offered a coupon on your prescription drugs....
- California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Aware of California Passengers Exposed to Andes Hantavirus Outbreak on International Cruise Ship
  2026-05-09 03:26:43
  Risk to the Public is Extremely Low, CDPH Coordinating with CDC and Local Public Health What You Need to Know: CDPH is closely...
- Social Security Administration Announces Olivia and Liam Top America’s Most Popular Baby Names for the Seventh Straight Year
  2026-05-09 03:22:22
  May 9, 2026 - Baltimore, MD – Olivia and Liam were America's most popular baby names for 2025 – the seventh consecutive year...
- California Attorney General Bonta Protects Critical Homeland Security Funding from Politically Motivated Cut as Trump Administration Drops Appeal of Final Order, Permanently and Fully Resolving Case in California’s Favor
  2026-05-09 03:17:11
  May 9, 2026 - OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Thursday announced the successful resolution of a multistate lawsuit to...
- President Trump’s Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act Implemented by USDA
  2026-05-09 03:11:47
  Image by Couleur from Pixabay May 9, 2026 - Washington, D.C. — On Friday the USDA released the following:U.S. Secretary of...
- With Mother’s Day on Sunday, Governor Gavin Newsom Highlights a First-Of-Its-Kind in the Nation Paid Family Leave Program, Says, “We Remain Committed To Supporting Families—Because Strong Families Build A Stronger California”
  2026-05-09 03:08:17
  California Governor Gavin Newsom Credit: Office of the Governor (file photo)What you need to know: Ahead of Mother’s Day,...
- Nevada U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen Releases Statement on Troubling Findings in ADL Antisemitism Report, Emphasizes Need to Combat Rise of Antisemitism, Says, “There’s A Serious Epidemic Of Hate In Our Country Against Jewish-Americans”
  2026-05-09 03:03:55
  May 9, 2026 - WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), co-chair and co-founder of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for...
- California U.S. Senator Adam Schiff Breaks Down President Trump’s Ineffective Negotiations to End Illegal Iran War, Says, “Trump’s Weakness Is “Breathtaking” (Video)
  2026-05-09 03:00:27
  Sen. Schiff:“…This regime is emerging more powerful, at least it feels it’s more powerful, more entrenched, more hard line, more of a...
- U.S. House Democrat Demands Department of Defense (DOD) Watchdog Investigate Shady Trump Family Defense Contracts, Say, “Eric Trump And Donald Trump Jr. Invested In A Drone Company, And Weeks Later It Landed Its First Ever Pentagon Contract”
  2026-05-09 02:55:04
  May 9, 2026 - Washington, D.C. — On Friday, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and...
- Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Friday, May 8, 2026
  2026-05-09 02:45:11
  Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Friday, May 8, 2026 The Mariposa County Sheriff's Department New Business...
- President Trump Keeps His Promise by Releasing Files Related to Alien and Extraterrestrial Life, Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, and Unidentified Flying Objects
  2026-05-08 12:25:55
  May 8, 2026 - President Trump on Truth Social, Truthed the following:As for my promise to you, the Department of War has...
- California’s U.S. Senator Adam Schiff, Congressman Salud Carbajal, and Local Leaders Call Out Trump Administration’s Attempts to Restart Offshore Oil Operations on Central Coast
  2026-05-08 11:57:00
  May 8, 2026 - Santa Barbara, CA – U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.-24) joined local Central...

Mariposa County Burn Day Information

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Permissive Burn Day as of 5:22 A.M.

Burn Permit Required from CAL FIRE
Permit May Be Required from Mariposa County
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Mariposa and Yosemite Valley Weather for Sunday, May 10, 2026
Note: Valid at 6:00 A.M.

Note: Heat Advisory in effect from Monday, May 11, 11:00 AM PDT until Tuesday, May 12, 08:00 PM PDT

Sunny and warmer with a high temp of around 88 degrees and a low temp of around 63 degrees.

Yosemite Valley: Sunny and warmer with a high temp of around 87 degrees and a low temp of around 55 degrees. Possible daytime 20 mph wind gusts

Mariposa weather for Monday: Sunny and warmer with a high temp of around 93 degrees and a low temp of around 66 degrees.

Future high temps for Mariposa: Tue.: 94 degrees. Wed.: 80 degrees. Thu.: 77 degrees.

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