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- Yosemite National Park Dome Fire Thursday Morning, October 8, Update: 6,815 Acres with 47% Containment; Yosemite National Park is Open and Operating Normally, Cause is Under Investigation
  2026-10-08 07:21:15
  October 8, 2026 - Yosemite National Park Dome Fire Thursday Morning, October 8, Update: 6,815 Acres with 47% Containment....
- Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data September 2026 Survey of Consumer Expectations Finds Inflation for One-Year-Ahead at 3.9%, The Highest Reading Since May 2023
  2026-10-08 04:02:42
  October 8, 2026 - NEW YORK—The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data on Wednesday released the...
- California Secretary of State Announces Results of 2026 California High School and Middle School Students Mock Election; For Governor, Xavier Becerra Captures 69.6% of the Vote With Steve Hilton Trailing at 30.3%
  2026-10-08 03:48:34
  October 8, 2026 - Sacramento, Calif. – California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., is proud to announce that 35,082...
- Voting Rights Organizations and Local Governments Expand Challenge to Trump-Vance Administration’s Plans for Armed Federal Agents at Polling Places, Democracy Forward Reports
  2026-10-08 03:40:12
  October 8, 2026 - Washington, D.C. — Plaintiffs in League of United Latin American Citizens v. U.S. Department of Homeland...
- Democracy Forward Obtains Groundbreaking Records Detailing ICE’s Attempts to Silence Voters Including Homeland Security Investigations Obtaining 50.6 Million Voter Roll Records from the U.S. Department of Justice For Investigating So-Called Voter Fraud
  2026-10-08 03:37:17
  Government’s Response to FOIA Request Also Outlines Role Played by Heather Honey, 2020 Election DenierOctober 8, 2026 -...
- California Attorney General Bonta Defends Cornerstone of U.S. Forest Conservation as Trump Proposal Rescinds the Roadless Rule, Says, “We Will Not Stand By And Allow The Federal Government To Subject Our National Forests To Commercial Exploitation”
  2026-10-08 03:27:17
  October 8, 2026 - OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta co-led a coalition of 17 attorneys general in submitting a...
- California Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Coalition in Opposing Trump Administration’s Cruel Gutting of Head Start Standards; Proposed Rule Would Eliminate Over 1,400 Regulations Threatening to Upend a Nationwide System Of Care
  2026-10-08 03:22:37
  October 8, 2026 - OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday co-led a multistate coalition in submitting a...
- KFF 2026 Midterm Election Update: Vaccines; Under Trump HHS Has Adopted a Substantially Revised Childhood Vaccination Schedule and Trump and Secretary Kennedy Have Repeatedly Raised Safety Concerns About Vaccines
  2026-10-08 03:18:48
  October 8, 2026 - Federal vaccine policy has shifted toward fewer recommended routine childhood vaccinations, more emphasis on...
- UCLA–UC Berkeley Deportation Data Project Study Finds 15,000 People in Los Angeles Region Were Deported During Recent ICE Enforcement Surge
  2026-10-08 03:12:04
  Key takeaways 15,000 deported: ICE arrests across a seven-county region in 2025 and 2026 have led to nearly 15,000 deportations,...
- C.A.R. Releases its 2027 California Housing Market Forecast
  2026-10-08 03:06:43
  Image by Pexels from PixabayCalifornia home sales are expected to rise next year, with modest price growth and stable...
- California and National Drought Summary for October 6, 2026, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and California Drought Statistics: 72% of State Abnormally Dry, A 0% Increase Week-Over-Week
  2026-10-08 03:00:29
  California and National Drought Summary for October 6, 2026 Summary October 8, 2026 - Heavy to excessive rainfall impacted...
- California Governor Gavin Newsom Welcomes Newest Group of 10,000 Service Corps Members As He Continues Building Nation’s Largest State Service Corps — 50,000 Members Sworn In Since 2019
  2026-10-08 02:53:11
  What you need to know: On Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom, alongside First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and GO-Serve Director...
- Bakersfield Man Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Transferring $5M Abroad Through Illegal Money Transmitting Operation
  2026-10-08 02:49:50
  October 8, 2026 – FRESNO, CA – Ifeanyi Emmanuel Ugwu, 50, of Bakersfield, was sentenced on Monday by U.S. District Judge...
- California State Senator Sasha Renée Pérez Issues Statement on FBI Whistleblower Complaint That Reveals President Trump Ordered FBI Investigation of Alhambra Resident For Exercising First Amendment Rights
  2026-10-08 02:42:59
  October 8, 2026 - SACRAMENTO – Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) has issued the following statement on an FBI whistleblower...
- U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar Leads Senate Resolution Designating October 4-10 National 4-H Week
  2026-10-08 02:38:40
  October 8, 2026 - WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and...
- U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla Probe Corrupt Career Move as Former White House Energy Adviser that Fought to Reopen Sable Offshore Corporation’s Pipeline in California Takes Executive Position at Oil Company Pushing the Restart
  2026-10-08 02:34:49
  October 8, 2026 - Washington, D.C. — On Wednesday, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) and U.S....
- Oregon U.S. Senator Ron Wyden Opposes Trump-Vance Administration Scheme to Redirect Money Away from Public Schools
  2026-10-08 02:31:17
  Students Image by cherylt23 from Pixabay New Treasury provision continues Trump’s pattern of ignoring clear congressional mandates and...
- As Trump’s War in Iran Drives Up Heating Oil Prices, Congressional Democrats Demand Trump-Vance Administration Provide Relief for Skyrocketing Winter Heating Bills
  2026-10-08 02:26:41
  Image by Henryk Niestrój from Pixabay Around one-third of New England homes rely on heating oil to heat their homes; families that rely on...
- Congressman John Garamendi Joins California Congressional Democrats in Condemning Trump’s Attacks on Los Angeles and San Diego While California Congressional Republicans and Candidate for Governor Steve Hilton Stays Silent
  2026-10-08 02:21:40
  Video of Trump's CommentsOctober 8, 2026 - FAIRFIELD, CA – On Wednesday, Rep. John Garamendi (CA-08) joined Rep. Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Chair...
- San Joaquin County Woman Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Her Role in Trafficking Fentanyl, Heroin, and 130 Pounds of Meth
  2026-10-08 01:59:41
  October 8, 2026 – SACRAMENTO, CA – Ong Thao, 37, of Lodi, was sentenced Tuesday by U.S. District Judge John A. Mendez to eight...
- Turlock Man Arrested Following Online Child Exploitation Investigation
  2026-10-08 01:52:57
  October 8, 2026 – Turlock Police Department officials report that on Wednesday, October 7, Turlock Police arrested Anthony...
- Suspicious Circumstances Prompt Evacuations at 10th Street Place and Stanislaus County Courthouse in Modesto
  2026-10-08 01:52:46
  October 8, 2026 – Modesto Police Department officials report that at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning, authorities...
- Texas Child Sexual Abuse Suspect Arrested with Missing Yuba City Teen in Kern County After Fiery Crash Off a Cliff
  2026-10-08 01:52:24
  Yuba City Police Department At-Risk Missing Juvenile Investigation Leads to Arrest in Kern County October 8, 2026 – Yuba City...
- Nevada County Sheriff Seeks Public’s Help Locating Missing Person Jessica Scott, Last Seen in Rough and Ready
  2026-10-08 01:51:26
  Missing Person Alert: Jessica Scott October 8, 2026 – Rough and Ready, CA – Nevada County Sheriff’s Office officials report that...
- Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Wednesday, October 7, 2026
  2026-10-08 01:51:01
  Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Wednesday, October 7, 2026 The Mariposa County Sheriff's Department New...
- Yosemite National Park Dome Fire Wednesday Morning, October 7, Update: 6,815 Acres with 41% Containment; Yosemite National Park is Open and Operating Normally, Cause is Under Investigation
  2026-10-07 07:18:49
  Incident Update: Thursday Morning Yosemite National Park Dome Fire Thursday Morning, October 8, Update: 6,815 Acres with 47%...
- Mariposa Library to Host Hands-On Bicycle Workshop on Saturday, October 17, 2026
  2026-10-07 05:36:26
  October 7, 2026 – Mariposa County Library officials announce upcoming bicycle workshop at the Mariposa Library. The Mariposa...
- Innocent 25-Year-Old Madera Driver’s Life Cut Short in Crash Caused by Suspected DUI Driver
  2026-10-07 05:09:05
  October 7, 2026 – Madera CHP officials report that on Sunday, October 4, 2026, just after 6:00 p.m., CHP Madera officers...
- Mariposa Library Offers Voting Discussion to Help People Learn About Voting Rights on Wednesday, October 7, 2026
  2026-10-07 05:02:31
  Voting: You and Your Community October 7, 2026 – Mariposa County Library officials announce discussion on voting, encouraging...
- UCLA Researchers Study Finds Childhood Abuse Leaves A Scar On The Brain
  2026-10-07 04:40:05
  Image by Alexandra_Koch from Pixabay UCLA researchers found associations between severity of maltreatment and thickness, surface...
- Sierra National Forest Notice: Road Work on Forest Roads 6S25 and 6S76 Near Mammoth Pool
  2026-10-07 04:35:18
  Sierra National Forest Credit: USDA file photoOctober 7, 2026 - Sierra National Forest officials say applying heavily...
- New KFF Poll: Cost of Health Care and Gas Top Voters’ Midterm Concerns; Democrats Hold Significant Advantage on Health Care Costs and Cost of Living
  2026-10-07 04:30:01
  Image by Julio César Velásquez Mejía from PixabayTwo-Thirds Favor Medicare-for-All, a New High in KFF Polling, but Support...
- KFF Health News: Food Aid Enrollment Tanks After Trump/Republicans’ SNAP Rule Changes
  2026-10-07 04:26:09
  October 7, 2026 - By Halle Parker, Verite News - After President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act more than a...
- Democracy Defenders Fund Representing Davey Hearn, (Alleged Reflecting Pool Destroyer) Says Trump’s DOJ, DOI Must Be Investigated for ‘Shocking and Indefensible Treatment’
  2026-10-07 04:21:10
  President Trump Truth Social 'Truth' on August 7, 2026 - Credit: Trump's TruthIn a comprehensive letter to the DOJ and DOI Offices...
- New ACLU Report Sounds the Alarm on How Trump Administration’s Mass Deportation Agenda is Eroding Democracy
  2026-10-07 04:13:02
  Report shows deportation machine is being used to silence critics, consolidate presidential power and carry out a white...
- Due to Trump’s Iran War, California Farm Bureau Reports Diesel Price Spike Increases Financial Stress For Farmers; As of Wednesday Morning, AAA Reports Diesel at $8.36
  2026-10-07 04:07:33
  October 7, 2026 - By Manola Secaira - California diesel prices skyrocketed in September, adding another layer of stress for...
- Postal Service Issues a Semipostal Stamp ‘Know the Facts About Fentanyl’ - The Stamp Will Raise Funds to Advance Research and Raise Awareness
  2026-10-07 03:58:32
  October 7, 2026 - BETHESDA, MD — On Tuesday the U.S. Postal Service issued a semipostal stamp, Know the Facts About Fentanyl, at a...
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce Endorses Congressman Adam Gray for California’s Thirteenth District; Covering Merced County and Parts of Madera, Fresno, San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties
  2026-10-07 03:46:29
  October 7, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Rep. Adam Gray for...
- Hundreds of Organizations Oppose Republican U.S. Senators Endangered Species Attacks in Permitting Legislation, Center for Biological Diversity Reports
  2026-10-07 03:41:31
  Sea otters Credit: USFWSOctober 7, 2026 - WASHINGTON— On Tuesday, more than 200 conservation organizations sent a letter urging...
- JD Power Reports Automotive Brand Loyalty Strengthens as Affordability and Economic Pressures Mount
  2026-10-07 03:36:06
  Lexus LX Credit: LexusPorsche, Lexus, Toyota and Ford Rank Highest in Respective Segments in JD Power Automotive Brand Loyalty...

Mariposa and Yosemite Valley Weather for Thursday, October 8, 2026

Note: Valid at 6:00 A.M.

Updated Note: Heat Advisory until Today, October 8 @ 10:00 PM PDT

Sunny and slightly cooler with a high temp of around 94 degrees and a low temp of around 71 degrees.

Yosemite Valley: Sunny with a high temp of around 90 degrees and a low temp of around 53 degrees. Possible daytime 15 mph wind gusts.

Mariposa weather for Friday: Sunny and cooler with a high temp of around 91 degrees and a low temp of around 68 degrees.

Future high temps for Mariposa: Sat.: 78 degrees. Sun.: 75 degrees. Mon.: 74 degrees.

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