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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
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News
- National Parks Conservation Association Reports U.S. House Rejects Deep Funding Cuts to National Parks Amid Staffing Crisis and Busy Summer Season
  2026-05-21 04:03:59
  Vernal Fall in Yosemite National Park, seen from a viewpoint just below Clark Point. Credit: NPS file photo“Just last year,...
- American Medical Association Release Statement on Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Removing Vice Chairs of U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
  2026-05-21 03:59:12
  Argentina President Javier Milei and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.May 21, 2026 - On Wednesday,...
- California State Association of Counties: Counties Call on State Leaders to “Protect Our Safety Net” Ahead of Deep Federal Cuts Due to Devastating Impacts of Republicans H.R. 1
  2026-05-21 03:53:01
  May 21, 2026 - Sacramento, CA — County leaders from across California are calling on the Governor and Legislature to take urgent...
- BLM Mother Lode Field Offices Issue 2026 Seasonal Fire Restrictions Effective Friday, May 22 – Affects Ten Counties Including Mariposa County
  2026-05-21 03:48:38
  May 21, 2026 - EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management, in coordination with the US Wildland Fire Service, is...
- Kern County Sheriff Releases Critical Incident Video of Suspect Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting After Crash
  2026-05-21 03:44:46
  Critical Incident Release May 21, 2026 – Kern County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on April 10, 2026, at about 5:30...
- Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks Says Steve Pearce’s Confirmation to Lead the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is an Affront to American Principles
  2026-05-21 03:43:57
  Oil wells Credit: BLMMay 21, 2026 - Washington, DC — on Tuesday, the Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks released the...
- California Department of Justice Investigating Tulare County Sheriff’s Department Officer-Involved Shooting Death on Wednesday, May 20, Under AB 1506
  2026-05-21 03:38:21
  FN 509 MRD-LE, one of the type of guns used by Los Angeles Police Department**The information provided below is based on...
- Are Birds Scared Of Women? UCLA Behavioral Ecologist On The Study That’s Taken Flight On Social Media
  2026-05-21 03:33:07
  Key takeaways An international study of how human behavior affects urban birds’ anti-predator reactions found that men can get...
- California State Parks Offers Free Admission to Veterans, Active Duty and Reserve Military Members on Memorial Day, 2026
  2026-05-21 03:26:24
  May 21, 2026 - SACRAMENTO — California State Parks is honoring the service of veterans and active duty and reserve military...
- California and National Drought Summary for May 19, 2026, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and California Drought Statistics: 60% of State Abnormally Dry, a 0% Decrease Week-Over-Week
  2026-05-21 03:19:29
  California and National Drought Summary for May 19, 2026 Summary May 21, 2026 - During the week, the contiguous United States...
- National Association of REALTORS on U.S. House Passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, Says, "This Bill Reflects The Growing Bipartisan Consensus That The Nation Needs Bold Action To Expand Housing Inventory, Improve Affordability”
  2026-05-21 03:16:53
  Image by Pexels from PixabayMay 21, 2026 - WASHINGTON – ON Wednesday, Shannon McGahn, executive vice president and chief...
- California Assemblymember Alex Lee Says Federal Rules In June To Put Over 600,000 People at Risk of Losing CalFresh
  2026-05-21 03:13:13
  May 21, 2026 - Federal rules taking effect in June will strip away food benefits from hundreds of thousands of people. By...
- California Senate OK’s Jerry McNerney’s Bill to Streamline Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Also Known as Backyard Cottages or “Casitas,” by Accelerating Utility Hookups
  2026-05-21 03:08:42
  May 21, 2026 - The California state Senate has approved Sen. Jerry McNerney’s SB 1196, which will streamline the creation of...
- Kern County Sheriff Reports Inmate Escaped from Medical Center is Apprehended
  2026-05-21 03:07:39
  Escaped Inmate Apprehended May 21, 2026 – Kern County Sheriff’s Office officials report that they responded to the escape of an...
- California U.S. Senator Alex Padilla Slams Republican Bill to Give Another $70B to ICE and CBP (Video)
  2026-05-21 03:00:59
  Sen. Padilla: “How do Republicans propose to help working families? They don’t.” May 21, 2026 - WASHINGTON D.C. — On Wednesday,...
- DOJ Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Tulare After Man Killed, Tulare County Sheriff Reports
  2026-05-21 03:00:27
  May 21, 2026 – Tulare County Sheriff’s Office officials report that just before 10:30 a.m. on May 20, 2026, TCSO Deputies were...
- Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva Responds to ICE’s Statement Demonizing Detained DACA Recipient Karla Toledo: “ICE Has Zero Credibility”
  2026-05-21 02:56:14
  May 21, 2026 - Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva released the following statement in response to ICE’s...
- Merced County Coroner Seeks Public’s Help Locating Family of 66-Year-Old Stephen Eugene Hill; Possible Family in the Bay Area
  2026-05-21 02:53:37
  May 21, 2026 – Merced County Sheriff's Office officials report that the Coroner’s Bureau needs the public's help locating the...
- California U.S. Senator Adam Schiff Introduces Cuba War Powers Resolution to Block the Use of U.S. Armed Forces in Hostilities Against Cuba
  2026-05-21 02:51:29
  May 21, 2026 - Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Ruben...
- Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Wednesday, May 20, 2026
  2026-05-21 02:25:44
  Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Wednesday, May 20, 2026 The Mariposa County Sheriff's Department New...
- GasBuddy Forecasts Most Expensive Summer at the Pump in Years Amid President Trump’s Strait Closure. If the Strait Remains Closed For Much of the Summer, Nationally Prices Could Hit $5 Per Gallon or Higher and Potentially Set New All-Time Records.
  2026-05-20 04:05:20
  Image by Engin Akyurt from PixabayFewer Americans hitting the road this summer; citing high gas prices as cause May 20, 2026,...
- KFF Health News: President Trump Bought Stock in Drugmaker as His Government Boosted Its Obesity Drugs
  2026-05-20 03:58:44
  May 20, 2026 - By Darius Tahir - President Donald Trump earlier this year bought as much as $680,000 in stock of Eli Lilly, the...
- Stanislaus National Forest Announces Lumsden Road Now Open to Merals Pool and Cottonwood Road Set to Open Thursday, May 21
  2026-05-20 03:55:00
  May 20, 2026 - Sonora, Calif. - Closed since the winters of 2023, Lumsden Road is now open to the South Fork Campground. In...
- Sierra National Forest Road Work Update for Wednesday, May 20
  2026-05-20 03:51:04
  May 20, 2026 - Roadwork is underway on multiple projects and may affect travel. Visitors may expect delays, increased heavy...
- Merced Mother Arrested for Child Abuse After Child Protective Services Employee Found Child Left in Hot Car
  2026-05-20 03:47:46
  May 20, 2026 – Merced County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on the afternoon of May 15, 2026, Deputies responded to a...
- Prescribed Burning in Sequoia National Park Foothills Begins Thursday, May 21
  2026-05-20 03:44:23
  May 20, 2026 - Firefighters plan to conduct prescribed burning in the foothills of Sequoia National Park on May 21 – 22. Visitors who...
- Reclamation Increases Central Valley Project 2026 Water Supply Allocations for South-of-Delta Contractors, Improved Reservoir Storage and Spring Runoff Conditions Support Additional Allocation Increases
  2026-05-20 03:39:39
  San Luis Reservoir in Merced County, which holds water supply for both the State Water Project and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s...
- California Median Home Price Reaches Record High as Housing Market Picks Up Steam In April 2026, C.A.R. Reports, Mariposa County Single Family Home Sales Rise 88.9% Year-Over-Year
  2026-05-20 03:35:33
  Existing, single-family home sales totaled 275,580 in April on a seasonally adjusted basis, up 3.9 percent from 265,320 in March and...
- Nevada City Homicide Suspect Arrested on Murder and Attempted Murder Charges in Grass Valley
  2026-05-20 03:33:32
  Homicide Suspect Seth Cotten Arrested May 20, 2026 – NEVADA CITY, CA – Nevada County Sheriff's Office officials report that...
- California Attorney General Applauds FTC’s Rulemaking on Unfair Food Delivery Fees Harming Consumers
  2026-05-20 03:24:38
  Image by Адель Шарипова from Pixabay Federal rule must set a floor, not a ceiling and must complement California’s strong...
- Department of Veterans Affairs Will Host Memorial Day Ceremonies This Weekend at More Than 120 VA National Cemeteries Including San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Merced County
  2026-05-20 03:19:42
  Avenue of Flags at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Merced County, CaliforniaMay 20, 2026 - WASHINGTON — The Department of...
- Fresno Man to Serve Nearly 10 Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm Connected to a Shooting at Residence
  2026-05-20 03:15:04
  May 20, 2026 – FRESNO, CA – Randall McBride, 39, of Fresno, was sentenced on Tuesday by Senior U.S. District Judge John A....
- California Attorney General Bonta Throws Support Behind Colorado Amid Challenge to Its Social Media Warning Label Law
  2026-05-20 03:13:44
  Image by sharpemtbr from PixabayMay 20, 2026 - OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a bipartisan...
- Vacaville Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Firearm and Drug Possession
  2026-05-20 03:12:37
  May 20, 2026 – SACRAMENTO, CA – James Cargill, 45, of Vacaville, was sentenced on Tuesday by Senior U.S. District Judge John A....
- Governor Gavin Newsom Announces Common Signs of “California Derangement Syndrome” — And Highlights Easy Cures
  2026-05-20 03:11:08
  What you need to know: Many in the right wing are falling ill after consuming repeated misinformation from right-wing outlets...
- Critical Incident Video Released of Suspect Killed in Porterville After Tulare County Deputy Hoppert Shot and Killed
  2026-05-20 03:10:18
  Critical Incident Video Release May 20, 2026 – Kern County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on April 9, 2026, at...
- California Congressman Jim Costa Demands USDA Reverse Harmful Changes to Rural Homeownership Program with Recent Changes to the Section 502 Direct Loan Program
  2026-05-20 03:01:35
  Image by Paul Brennan from Pixabay May 20, 2026 - WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21), Sarah McBride...
- California State Senate Approves Legislation to Protect Against Dangerous AI Therapy Products. Measure Designed to Ensure That Mental Health Services Are Safe, Ethical, and Conducted by Trained Professionals, Not Artificial Intelligence (AI) Algorithms.
  2026-05-20 02:55:43
  May 20, 2026 - SACRAMENTO – On Tuesday, the California State Senate passed Senate Bill 903 by Senator Steve Padilla, a measure...
- With Federal and State Budget Cuts Amounting to Billions Annually, California Legislators, Physicians and Workers Urge State Budget Funding for Public Hospitals to Protect Health Care Access
  2026-05-20 02:47:18
  Federal and state budget cuts amount to billions annually for public hospitals serving millions of Californians, state support...
- California U.S. Senator Adam Schiff Says the Senate to Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution Today, Says, “Congress Must Demand An End To This War That Has Come At A Terrible Cost For The Nation”
  2026-05-20 02:40:37
  May 20, 2026 - Washington, D.C. – The Senate will vote today on a War Powers Resolution to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from...
- Madera County Sheriff Issues Safety Warning After Near-Drowning of Woman at Angel Falls (Video) 2026-05-20 02:17:55
- Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Tuesday, May 19, 2026 2026-05-20 01:48:37
- John C. Fremont Healthcare District Honored Staff During Hospital Week 2026-05-19 05:18:18
- Employee at Madera Unified School District Suspected with Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material Arrested at Elementary School 2026-05-19 04:43:10
- John C. Fremont Healthcare District Issues Information on Open Board Positions 2026-05-19 04:24:01
- National Park Foundation Receives $1.6 Million Donation from the 2025 Subaru Share the Love® Event 2026-05-19 04:14:58
- U.S. House Transportation Bill Provides Modest Increases to National Park, Other Infrastructure Funding Amid Surging Visitation, National Parks Conservation Association Reports 2026-05-19 04:05:10
- ProPublica: More Than 100,000 American Kids Have Had a Parent Detained in Immigration Sweeps, Report Estimates 2026-05-19 03:58:28
- KFF Health News: Eroding ACA Enrollment Portends Higher Insurance Rates 2026-05-19 03:50:51
- Placer County Sheriff's Crisis Negotiation Team Assists in Surrender of Wanted Suspect in Auburn 2026-05-19 03:49:51
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Mariposa County Burn Day Information

Thursday, May 21, 2026
fire ok

Note: Above 2,000 Feet Permissive Burn Day as of 4:50 A.M.
Below 2,000 Feet No Burning

Burn Permit Required from CAL FIRE
Permit May Be Required from Mariposa County
Click here for Mariposa County Permit Information

Mariposa and Yosemite Valley Weather for Thursday, May 21, 2026

Note: Valid at 6:00 A.M.

Sunny and warmer with a high temp of around 88 degrees and a low temp of around 63 degrees. Possible daytime 15 mph wind gusts.

Yosemite Valley: Sunny and warmer with a high temp of around 81 degrees and a low temp of around 52 degrees. Possible daytime 15 mph wind gusts.

Mariposa weather for Friday: Sunny and slightly warmer with a high temp of around 89 degrees and a low temp of around 61 degrees.

Future high temps for Mariposa: Sat.: 88 degrees. Sun.: 84 degrees. Mon. (Memorial Day): 82 degrees.

Mariposa’s future rain chances: Tuesday: 20% chance of rain.