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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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Don't Miss Mariposa Friends of the Library Book Sale on November 7 & 8, 2025

News
- San Joaquin County Man Charged for Unlawful Possession of Ammunition in Connection with Fatal Shooting at Oakland Nightclub
  2026-05-15 03:56:50
  May 15, 2026 – OAKLAND, CA – Jarvis Toussaint has been charged with being a felon in possession of ammunition. Toussaint, who...
- CAL FIRE Announces New $30 Million Regional Wildfire and Landscape Resilience Grant Program
  2026-05-15 03:49:27
  May 15, 2026 – CAL FIRE officials announce up to $30 million is available through CAL FIRE’s NEW Regional Wildfire and Landscape...
- Prescribed Burning in Sequoia National Park Foothills Begins on May 21, 2026
  2026-05-15 03:48:21
  May 15, 2026 – Sequoia National Park officials announce that on May 21–22, firefighters will conduct prescribed burns in the...
- Fresno County Deputies Arrest Two Suspects and Seize 22 Pounds of Fentanyl During Traffic Stop
  2026-05-15 03:47:03
  May 15, 2026 – Fresno County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on Wednesday, May 13, a deputy working patrol conducted a...
- Kings River Closed to Boats, Jet Skis, Other Motorized Watercraft Until Further Notice
  2026-05-15 03:46:04
  May 15, 2026 – Tulare County Sheriff's Office officials report that due to dangerous water levels and flow, Sheriff Boudreaux...
- KFF: Medicaid Changes in House and Senate Reconciliation Bills Would Increase Costs for 1.3 Million Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries
  2026-05-15 03:39:36
  KFF Editorial Note: This analysis, originally published on June 17, 2025, was updated to note that changes to the final...
- UCLA School of Medicine Study Identifies Gene Linked to Heart Artery Plaques More Often Seen in Women
  2026-05-15 03:30:42
  Image by Gerd Altmann from PixabayKey takeaways Researchers identified a gene known as MYH9, which is involved in forming more...
- California’s 2025 Wolf Population Rises 10%, Successful Breeding Pairs Decline, Center for Biological Diversity Reports
  2026-05-15 03:25:49
  May 15, 2026 - SAN FRANCISCO— California’s wolf population grew by 10% in 2025, with a total of nine packs by the end of...
- CA. Attorney General Issues Legal Alert to State and Local Agencies: Immigration Status Verification Not a Requirement for HUD Grants Recipients, Says, “California Remains Committed To Protecting The Health And Well-Being Of Our Most Vulnerable Families”
  2026-05-15 03:20:01
  Following multistate lawsuit, HUD agreed not to restrict access to housing grants based on immigration status while litigation...
- KFF: Supreme Court Leaves Mifepristone Access Unchanged- For Now
  2026-05-15 03:15:46
  May 15, 2026 - By Laurie Sobel - On Thursday, May 14th, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked a lower court order in Louisiana v. FDA that...
- AAA Reports Little Relief for Drivers as National Average Dips then Rises Again as President Trump’s War with Iran Creates Chaos – California at $6.14 Declines 2 Cents Week-Over-Week and CA. Diesel at $7.43
  2026-05-15 03:12:24
  May 15, 2026 - WASHINGTON, DC – After five straight days of declines earlier this week, the national average is once again on...
- PG&E Reminder to California Graduates: Celebrate Safely by Securing Metallic Balloons as Unsecured Balloons Can Trigger Power Outages and Disrupt Graduation Festivities
  2026-05-15 03:06:56
  Image by S. Hermann & F. Richter from Pixabay Unsecured Balloons Can Trigger Power Outages and Disrupt Graduation Festivities...
- CDC Reports Ongoing Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Backyard Poultry Sickens 150 More People With Over a Quarter of Cases in Children Under 5 Years Old
  2026-05-15 02:59:19
  May 15, 2026 - A CDC investigation notice regarding three multistate outbreaks of Salmonella infections linked to backyard...
- U.S. Department of Labor Reinforces English Language Proficiency Requirements For Foreign Workers Operating Commercial Motor Vehicles
  2026-05-15 02:56:03
  Image by janeb13 from Pixabay DOL: Department clarifies employer obligations to protect workers, motorists May 15, 2026 -...
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Says it Reinforces Commitment to Supporting Reliable, Affordable Clean Coal-fired Electricity
  2026-05-15 02:52:24
  Image by Анатолий Стафичук from PixabayMay 15, 2026 - WASHINGTON — On Thursday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...
- Dana Williamson, California Political Consultant and Former Public Official Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Fraud, Filing a False Tax Return, and Making False Statements
  2026-05-15 02:48:39
  May 15, 2026 - SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Political consultant Dana Williamson, 53, of Carmichael, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy...
- California Governor Gavin Newsom’s Revised 2026-27 State Budget Proposal: No Deficit This Year. No Deficit Next Year While Investing In Healthcare, Education, and Essential Services
  2026-05-15 02:43:52
  What you need to know: No deficit this year. No deficit next year. The Governor’s proposal eliminates the structural deficit to $0...
- President Trump’s Message on the Feast of the Ascension, Says, “We Remember That America Remains A Great Nation Because The United States Has Always Been A Nation Blessed By God”
  2026-05-15 02:38:19
  May 15, 2026 - On Thursday, President Trump released the following message on the Feast of the Ascension Today, Melania and I...
- California State Democrats Stand with Tennessee's Justin Jones, Demand Congress Restore the Voting Rights Act (Video)
  2026-05-15 02:34:01
  California legislators and advocates joined Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones decrying Supreme Court ruling enabling...
- U.S. Senator Ron Wyden Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Abolish the Selective Service
  2026-05-15 02:26:01
  May 15, 2026 - Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Rand Paul, R-Ky., and Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., on Thursday...
- U.S. House Oversight Democrats, Call on Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to Immediately Resign After Dishonest and Evasive Interview Over Ties to Convicted Sex Offender Jeffrey Epstein
  2026-05-15 02:22:32
  May 15, 2026 - Washington, D.C. — On Thursday, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform,...
- Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Thursday, May 14, 2026
  2026-05-15 02:16:33
  Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Thursday, May 14, 2026 The Mariposa County Sheriff's Department New...
- Yosemite National Park Announces Summer Reopenings, Full Campground Access, and Early Tioga Road Opening on Friday, May 15
  2026-05-14 04:38:32
  Tioga Pass Entrance NPS File Photo Visitors Encouraged to Plan Ahead as Trails, High Country Areas, and Seasonal Services ReturnMay...
- BLM Bakersfield Field Office Issues 2026 Seasonal Fire Restrictions for Madera, Eastern Fresno, Western Kern, Kings, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare and Ventura Counties
  2026-05-14 04:33:48
  CDD Fire Engine - BLM wildfire crews are prepared for the fire season. Credit: BLMMay 14, 2026 - BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The...
- Mariposa, Amador, Calaveras, and Tuolumne Counties Receive Funding as California Governor Newsom Delivers $760 Million in HHAP Funding to 11 Regions to Support Communities’ Efforts in Reducing Homelessness
  2026-05-14 04:24:43
  California Governor Gavin Newsom Credit: Office of the Governor (file photo)Wednesday’s award provides 11 regions with $35.7...
- KFF Health News: President Trump Demands Medicaid Data for Deportation. Some States Go a Step Further.
  2026-05-14 04:17:27
  May 14, 2026 - By Andrew Jones - Several states have joined President Donald Trump’s deportation efforts and are taking federal...
- Turlock Police Arrest Suspect Living Near Elementary School for Sexual Assault of a Juvenile at Donnelly Park
  2026-05-14 04:15:24
  Community Alert May 14, 2026 – Turlock Police Department officials report that they have arrested Richard Giraeili, 42 of...
- Forest Service Announces National Trails Day on June 6 Added as a Recreation Fee-free Day
  2026-05-14 04:13:09
  Sierra National Forest Credit: USDA file photoMay 14, 2026 - Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Forest Service on Wednesday announced an...
- American Farm Bureau Federation Says Farmers Applaud House Passage of Year-round E15 Sales, Saving Consumers 10 to 30 Cents Per Gallon
  2026-05-14 04:08:30
  May 14, 2026 - On Wednesday, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented on House passage of the Nationwide Consumer...
- California and National Drought Summary for May 12, 2026, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and California Drought Statistics: 60% of State Abnormally Dry, a 0% Decrease Week-Over-Week
  2026-05-14 04:03:15
  California and National Drought Summary for May 12, 2026 Summary May 14, 2026 - This week was defined by a significant...
- California Attorney General Bonta Seeks Answers from FIFA Regarding Potentially Misleading 2026 World Cup Ticketing Practices
  2026-05-14 04:01:30
  Image by Michal Jarmoluk from PixabayRequests information on 2026 World Cup ticket sales for California games following recent...
- UCLA-led Study Finds Telemedicine Has Not Led To Increased Use Of Medical Care Or Higher Healthcare Costs
  2026-05-14 03:57:32
  Key findings Lawmakers have expressed concerns that the expansion of telemedicine during COVID would lead to large increases in...
- Suspect Arrested for Kidnapping and Sexual Assault in Pleasanton, San Joaquin County Sheriff Seeks Additional Victims
  2026-05-14 03:53:42
  May 14, 2026 – San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office officials report that Anthony Harris, 40, was arrested on April 17, 2026, in...
- California Launching $1 Billion Rebate Program for Electric Trucks
  2026-05-14 03:48:39
  What you need to know: The California Clean Fuel Rewards program is now accepting applications from retailers to offer...
- Fresno Police Arrest Suspect at Susan B. Anthony Elementary School After Break-in and Vandalism
  2026-05-14 03:48:25
  May 14, 2026 – Fresno Police Department officials report that early on Wednesday morning, at approximately 2:45 A.M., Fresno...
- California Department of Public Health (CDPH) on Andes Hantavirus Update Reports No New Cases, A Fifth Possibly Exposed California Resident is No Longer in the State
  2026-05-14 03:44:06
  One additional Californian with possible exposure, no cases of Andes hantavirus disease in the state  May 14, 2026 - SACRAMENTO...
- California Governor Gavin Newsom Announces $30 Million for Regional Wildfire Prevention and Landscape Projects Ahead of Wildfire Season, Says, “Trump Has Cut U.S. Forest Service Wildfire Landscape Treatments By 1.5 Million Acres Heading Into Fire Season”
  2026-05-14 03:36:37
  A prescribed burn at UC Berkeley's Blodgett Forest Research Station in the Sierra Nevada in 2024. Courtesy of Scott StephensFunding will...
- President Trump’s Message on National Women’s Health Week Says, “American Women Deserve The Very Best When It Comes To Their Healthcare”
  2026-05-14 03:29:44
  May 14, 2026 - President Trump's message on National Women’s Health Week. During National Women’s Health Week, my Administration...
- Republican U.S. Senator Rick Scott Introduces Bill to Prevent Federal Law Enforcement Officer Doxxing, Says, “Trump Derangement Syndrome And Years Of ‘Defund The Police’ Rhetoric Has Gone Too Far”
  2026-05-14 03:24:08
  May 14, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, Senator Rick Scott relesed the following:Today, Senator Rick Scott led six of his...
- California U.S. Senator Alex Padilla Slams Proposed USFS Budget Request, Closure of Critical Research Facilities, Elimination of Funding for Fire Assistance Programs in the Run Up to Peak Fire Season (Video)
  2026-05-14 03:18:45
  Sen. Padilla to Schultz on FY 2027 budget proposal: “Please explain to the committee how you expect state and volunteer fire...

Mariposa County Burn Day Information

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Permissive Burn Day as of 6:40 A.M.

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Permit May Be Required from Mariposa County
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Mariposa and Yosemite Valley Weather for Friday, May 15, 2026
Note: Valid at 6:00 A.M.

Sunny and slightly warmer with a high temp of around 83 degrees and a low temp of around 55 degrees. Possible daytime/evening 20 mph wind gusts

Yosemite Valley: Sunny and cooler with a high temp of around 78 degrees and a low temp of around 47 degrees. Possible daytime 15 mph wind gusts.

Mariposa weather for Saturday: Sunny and much cooler with a high temp of around 76 degrees and a low temp of around 53 degrees. Possible daytime/evening 25 mph wind gusts

Future high temps for Mariposa: Sun.: 74 degrees. Mon.: 76 degrees. Tue.: 84 degrees.