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  April 21, 2025 - Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today on the passing of Pope...
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  April 21, 2025 – Yosemite National Park officials offer some helpful advice to stay safe during your visit to the park. Did you...
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- Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Sunday, April 20, 2025
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  Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Sunday, April 20, 2025 The Mariposa County Sheriff's Department New...
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- Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Saturday, April 19, 2025
  2025-04-20 00:10:13
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- Fresno County Sheriff Reports Kayaker Rescued After Falling into the Kings River Near Pine Flat Dam
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  Update: Images removed per families request. April 19, 2025 – Fresno County Sheriff's Office officials report that on Friday...
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- Yale School of Medicine: Inflammation May Be the Link Between Chronic Pain and Depression
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- New Study by Scientists at Stanford University Reveals How to Make Prescribed Forest Fires Burn Safer and Cleaner
  2025-04-19 04:52:56
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Mariposa County
Burn Day Information

Monday, April 21 2025
As of: 6:37 A.M.
Permissive Burn Day
Reminder: 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, April 21, 2025
Note: Valid at 6:00 A.M

Sunny and warmer with a high temp of around 76 degrees and a low temp of around 54 degrees. Possible daytime wind gusts up to 15 mph.

Yosemite Valley: Sunny and slightly warmer with a high temp of around 72 degrees and a low temp of around 45 degrees.

Mariposa high temp for yesterday was 73.2 degrees with a low temp of -- degrees. Wind gusts up to 11 mph yesterday.

Mariposa weather for Tuesday: Sunny and slightly warmer with a high temp of around 77 degrees and a low temp of around 52 degrees.

Future high temps for Mariposa: Wed.: 73 degrees. Thu.: 69 degrees. Fri.: 65 degrees.

Future rain chances for Mariposa: No rain through at least Sunday.