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As we approach this fire season we also approach the single most critical event in Department history... Mariposa County and the Fire Trucks Assessment
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In the A rea News: TURLOCK TURNS A 100, HOUSING SLUMP TAX HIKE?, MERCED COUNTY JAIL GRAND JURY REPORT AND MORE.

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THE CSA AND ISO RATINGS.

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On behalf of Butte College I’d like to thank those in your fire department who responded to the Humboldt Fire in Butte County.
Thanks to the Firefighters

Oliver Fire And State Fire News: Fire Fact Sheets July 5, 2008

Have you ever wondered why it is that Republicans are able to raise so much money for their political campaigns? To understand, one must consider what they do once they get into power.
James Heth - Money And Republicans

What a simply fabulous 4th of July this year as the high temps were in the 80 degree range. A few degrees warm- up today but the BBQ in Coulterville and then the Concert in Mariposa should be a comfortable time as far as the weather is concerned.
But watch out next week as the high temps head into the 100's as we run 10-15 degrees over normal for this time of year!
For what is happening in the area this weekend:
Out And About Weekend Edition Covering Yosemite National Park, Mariposa, Eastern Madera County, Tuolumne County and Calaveras County

From the Email Bin:
Why does the County want to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on a new Caterpillar when the landfill is close to capacity?
Good question, come to the BOS on Tuesday and ask them!

From Kiwanis:
Due to large fires in Mariposa County, the Fire Fighters are "staging" at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds. Therefore, the Mariposa Kiwanis Club and the Mariposa Parks & Recreation Department are forced to postpone the July Celebration to Satuday, July 26. The event will be a Summer Carnival (with Food and Fun) beginning at noon, followed by entertainment and the evening culminating with Fireworks.
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Summer in Yosemite!
The waterfalls are still flowing and everything is green as early summer in Yosemite National Park is gorgeous this time of year. To cool off head to the high country where at 9,000-10,000 feet in can be over 20 degrees cooler!
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On Friday June 27, 2008 a meeting was held at the Ponderosa Basin Fire
Station where an overflowing audience with a lot of questions got to talk with the leaders of the different branches of government who are involved with the Oliver Fire.
Ponderosa Basin Fire Meeting - June 27, 2008

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Last weeks approval, by the vote of 4-1 (Supervisor Bibby dissenting because of concerns for the budget and the passage of the Fire Truck issue), needs some discussion.
TOURISM AND MARIPOSA COUNTY ECONOMIC VITALITY

You will read about this here in the Sierra Sun Times and nowhere else. Last Tuesday, first agenda item before the Mariposa County Board of Supervisors, was a discussion concerning the re-licensing process for the power generation plant at Exchequer Dam...
Critical Issue

In roughly two weeks, citizens of Mariposa County will start to set the course of government in this county for the next four years.
There is no competition in District 5 as retired Sheriff Jim Allen...
Please Vote

About 1948, the State of California informed Mariposa County that it should begin developing a General Plan. Court decisions had determined that land use planning was a state, not Federal, responsibility. HOW WE GOT TO THIS POINT IN TIME

YOSEMITE NEWS

Friday 7-04-08

Campground Openings: Bridalveil Creek Campground and Porcupine Flat Campground will open for the season on July 3, 2008. All Yosemite Campgrounds are now open.

Tuesday, July 8: Public meeting for the Invasive Plant Management Plan Environmental Assessment for Yosemite National Park - Although the El Portal Town Planning Committee meeting has been cancelled, a public meeting and presentation on the Invasive Plant Management Plan Environmental Assessment, which was on the agenda for the previously scheduled meeting, will still take place. Park specialists will present an informative slide presentation and take your questions regarding the plan. Please join us at the Clark Community Hall in El Portal from 7:00-8:00pm on Tuesday, July 8 to find out more about the battle against invasive plants in Yosemite and the alternatives proposed in the plan. Copies of the plan and comment forms will be available.The public comment period on the Environmental Assessment runs from June 13, 2008 through July 13, 2008.

Bear Activity:
Parking lots, particularly at Yosemite Lodge and Camp 4, have seen regular bear activity this week with car break-ins on a nightly basis. A sow with two cubs has been very active in Curry Village and Housekeeping Camp obtaining food from unlatched food storage lockers. Multiple other bears have been observed in the Pines campgrounds, Curry Village, Housekeeping Camp, and near the Ahwahnee Hotel. More bear sightings have been reported this week at Glen Aulin High Sierra Camp and backpackers camp, and in Little Yosemite Valley.

Thursday 7-03-08

The North Mountain Fire is located in Tuolumne County and began on Saturday, June 21, 2008 in the Stanislaus National Forest. It is burning in the area near North Mountain and along the northern side of the Tuolumne River.
Two fires are currently burning in Yosemite National Park

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