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Mariposa County Farm Bureau to Host Annual Prime Rib Fundraiser Dinner on Saturday, November 14, 2026
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Mariposa County Farm Bureau to Host Annual Prime Rib Fundraiser Dinner on Saturday, October 10, 2026
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News
- Yosemite National Park Dome Fire Monday Morning, October 5, Update: 6,760 Acres with 40% Containment; Yosemite National Park is Open and Operating Normally, See Map for Closures on Road Segments, Trail Segments and Areas
  2026-10-05 06:45:15
  Incident Update 10:00 A.M.October 5, 2026 - Yosemite National Park Dome Fire Monday Morning, October 5, Update: 6,760 Acres...
- Farmers Almanac Winter Weather Forecast for Winter 2026-2027 Finds Rain or Mixed Precipitation With Mild Temperatures for California and Snow, Sleet and Suprises for Eastern USA
  2026-10-05 04:53:03
  Winter 2026–2027 is shaping up to be a season of sharp contrasts, with an active southern storm track, quick bursts of snow and...
- Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Divides Rural Voters, KFF-AP Poll Finds; Many Rural Voters Say Immigrants Are A Key Part Of Their Local Economy
  2026-10-05 04:08:35
  Laura Leigh Taylor, a farmer in Georgia, says President Donald Trump’s immigration policies caused a friend’s hardworking father to be...
- Many Medicare Part D Stand-Alone Drug Plan Enrollees Will See Modest Premium Increases for 2027, But Others Could Pay Much More If They Don’t Switch Plans, KFF Reports
  2026-10-05 03:57:08
  October 5, 2026 - By Juliette Cubanski, Nancy Ochieng, and Meredith Freed - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has...
- Yale School of Medicine On the Science of Childhood Anxiety, Say, Anxiety Disorders Are the Most Common Mental Health Challenges In Youth
  2026-10-05 03:44:47
  Credit: Matt BradburyOctober 5, 2026 - By Isabella Backman - Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in...
- California Secretary of State Announces New Measure Eligible for California's November 2028 Ballot; Requires University Of California to Provide Downpayment Home Loans to Certain Staff
  2026-10-05 03:37:42
  October 5, 2026 - Sacramento, Calif. – California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. has announced that an initiative...
- BLM Launches All Americans Outside to Connect More People with Their Public Lands; Initiative Designed To and Help More Americans, Regardless Of Ability, Enjoy Their Public Lands
  2026-10-05 03:35:08
  A woman using a wheelchair pauses on a paved forest trail with a service dog while a man stands behind her near a BLM...
- American Academy of Pediatrics Reports Colorectal Cancer on the Rise in Adolescent Patients, Call for Increased Vigilance
  2026-10-05 03:27:51
  Researchers are encouraging increased scrutiny of potential symptoms October 5, 2026 - SAN DIEGO — Rates of advanced stage...
- California Energy Commission Celebrates American Lithium Energy Factory Opening as Part of California’s Investments in Clean Energy Innovation
  2026-10-05 03:21:31
  WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:American Lithium Energy opened its newly expanded mega factory in Vista, which produces advanced...
- ACLU Reports Muslim Civil Rights Organizations in Florida Urge Court to Block Governor Ron DeSantis’ Unconstitutional Terrorism Designation
  2026-10-05 03:15:11
  In a new lawsuit the Council on American-Islamic Relations and CAIR-Florida are asking for emergency reliefOctober 5, 2026 - TALLAHASSEE...
- National Parks Conservation Association and Partners Appeal State of Alaska’s Decision to Grant an Easement for the 211-Mile Ambler Mining Road
  2026-10-05 03:08:46
  Caribou cross the Kobuk River at Kobuk Valley National Park twice each year — north every spring and south every fall (as seen...
- Most Older Adults Unsure How to Protect Their Online Privacy, Senior Planet from AARP Research Finds; Senior Planet Launches New Online Privacy Resources to Help Older Adults Protect Their Personal Information and Navigate AI Safely
  2026-10-05 03:03:24
  October 5, 2026 - WASHINGTON — Most older adults lack confidence in their ability to safeguard their personal information on the...
- President Trump Appoints Michael Caputo to Cancer Panel, HHS Says His Seven Years Working in Moscow Made Him a High-Profile Target of the Russia Collusion “Hoax”
  2026-10-05 02:59:41
  October 5, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Sunday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the following:The U.S....
- U.S. Senate Unanimously Passes Senator Cory Booker’s Resolution Designating September 2026 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month, Says, “Congress Must Do More To Close Racial Gaps In Care and Invest In Better Treatments”
  2026-10-05 02:53:06
  October 5, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a resolution introduced by Senators Cory Booker...
- Mariposa Library Hosts Second Annual Comic Con Convention on Saturday, October 10, 2026
  2026-10-05 02:52:06
  October 5, 2026 – Mariposa County Library officials announce upcoming Comic Convention and costume contest. Mariposa Library's Comic...
- U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s Legislation to Combat Lyme Disease & Other Tick-Borne Diseases Becomes Law
  2026-10-05 02:48:15
  Most recent data shows Minnesota recorded 3,551 cases in 2024 alone, a rate that has likely increased in recent years October 5, 2026 -...
- Nevada U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen’s Resolution Honoring Americans Killed in October 7th Terrorist Attacks Passes Senate, Says, “It Is Our Responsibility To Make Sure The World Never Forgets The Unspeakable Violence Carried Out By Hamas Terrorists”
  2026-10-05 02:44:54
  October 5, 2026 - WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Rick Scott’s (R-FL) resolution to honor the innocent...
- Arizona Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva Introduces America’s College Promise Act to Expand Access to Tuition-Free Community College
  2026-10-05 02:41:09
  October 5, 2026 - Tucson, AZ — Last week, Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva alongside House Education and Workforce Committee...
- U.S. Senator Josh Hawley to Introduce Stop Flock Abuse Act, Establishing Safeguards for AI-Powered Cameras
  2026-10-05 02:36:53
  License Plate Reader (LPR) credit: Flock SafetyOctober 5, 2026 - WASHINGTON — Last week, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) ...
- CAL FIRE Announces Fire Prevention Week Theme "Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower"
  2026-10-05 02:34:11
  Fire Prevention Week October 5, 2026 – CAL FIRE officials announce fire prevention week. This year’s theme is “Charge into Fire...
- Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Sunday, October 4, 2026
  2026-10-05 01:28:24
  Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Sunday, October 4, 2026 The Mariposa County Sheriff's Department New...
- Yosemite National Park Dome Fire Sunday Morning, October 4, Update: 6,736 Acres with 40% Containment; Yosemite National Park is Open and Operating Normally, See Map for Closures on Road Segments, Trail Segments and Areas
  2026-10-04 07:02:03
  Incident Update 6:30 A.M. Monday Yosemite National Park Dome Fire Monday Morning, October 5, Update: 6,760 Acres with 40%...
- Mariposa County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, October 6, 2026, Agenda Items Include: Public Hearing; Consider Applicants for Appointment to Fill the Unexpired Term of the District Attorney
  2026-10-04 04:30:15
  Mariposa County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Click Here for Mariposa County Supervisors...
- John C. Fremont Healthcare District Board of Directors Meeting and Community Town Hall to be Held on Wednesday, October 14, 2026
  2026-10-04 04:00:00
  October 4, 2026 – Join the John C. Fremont Healthcare District Board of Directors for a Special Board Meeting and Community Town Hall...
- CHP Warns Drivers: Secure Cargo to Protect Yourself and Your Passengers
  2026-10-04 03:50:43
  Your Cargo Should Never Put You or Your Passengers at Risk October 4, 2026 – Madera CHP officials report safety concern during...
- Democracy Defenders Fund Announces Judge Edelman’s Decision a “Victory for the Rule of Law and for an Innocent American Seeking Justice” as the Trump/Blanche/Burgum/Pirro Case Against Davey Hearn is Dismissed
  2026-10-04 03:43:09
  President Trump Truth Social 'Truth' on August 7, 2026 - Credit: Trump's TruthOctober 4, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following...
- Mariposa County Library Hosts Halloween Art Contest: Adult and Child Winner Selected from Each Branch
  2026-10-04 03:26:45
  October 4, 2026 – Mariposa County Library officials announce Halloween art contest for all ages. It's now October, which means...
- National Fire Protection Association Announces Fire Prevention Week, October 4-10, Focuses On Lithium-Ion Battery Charging Safety
  2026-10-04 03:18:16
  October 4, 2026 - Many of the devices we use in our daily lives—phones, tablets, laptops, tools, toys, e-bikes, and scooters,...
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Firearm-Owning Parents of Young Children Often Store at Least One Firearm Without Secure Storage
  2026-10-04 03:10:45
  Keeping every firearm locked and unloaded helps keep children safe October 4, 2026 - SAN DIEGO — About 44% of parents of young...
- KFF On How Is the Federal Government Counting Measles Deaths? Trump’s CDC Announced In Early September That It Would Change How It Counts Measles Deaths
  2026-10-04 03:00:39
  Argentina President Javier Milei and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.Overview October 4, 2026 -...
- California Medical Association Sponsored Bill To Protect Against Unfair Claims Denials Signed By Governor Newsom
  2026-10-04 02:57:03
  Image by Sasin Tipchai from PixabayOctober 4, 2026 - Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation co-sponsored by the California...
- Yale School of Medicine Infectious Disease Specialist Says October Is the Ideal Time To Get the Jab, This Year There’s a New Flu Shot Option, and Experts Strongly Urge Very Young and Elderly People To Get Vaccinated
  2026-10-04 02:50:11
  In a Q&A, Yale infectious disease specialist Scott Roberts discusses vaccine options as flu season approaches, who is at most...
- 10 Years of AB 96 in Action: Ivory and Rhino Horn Ban Gave CDFW the Might to Fight Wildlife Trafficking in California, Around the World
  2026-10-04 02:39:04
  CDFW Wildlife Forensic Lab staff display ivory, rhino horn and other seized trafficked wildlife life parts at a Toss the Tusk...
- BLM Announces December 2026 Sale of Oil and Gas Leases in Kern, Kings, San Luis Obispo, and Fresno Counties
  2026-10-04 02:31:45
  Oil wells Credit: BLMOctober 4, 2026 - SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On Thursday, the Bureau of Land Management released the...
- Driver Arrested for Hit-and-Run After Man Laying in Roadway Under a Blanket is Struck and Killed in Modesto
  2026-10-04 02:29:11
  Fatal Traffic Collision – I Street and 14th Street October 4, 2026 – Modesto Police Department officials report that they are...
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Launches $10 Million Presidential Fitness School Innovation Challenge
  2026-10-04 02:27:24
  October 4, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C - On Friday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the following:The U.S....
- California Attorney General Bonta’s Sponsored Bill to Return Stolen Digital Assets Through Cryptocurrency Scams to Victims Signed into Law
  2026-10-04 02:21:43
  October 4, 2026 - SACRAMENTO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Senator Tim Grayson (D-Concord) have issued the...
- California Congressman Jim Costa Leads Bipartisan Effort to Protect $232 Million in Rural Homeownership Funding
  2026-10-04 02:16:39
  October 4, 2026 - FRESNO, Calif. – This week, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) led a bipartisan group of 14 members of Congress in...
- California U.S. Senators Adam Schiff, Alex Padilla Press Big Tech CEOs on Social Media Platforms’ Efforts to Combat Election Disinformation Amid Trump-Vance Administration Election Attacks
  2026-10-04 02:12:50
  Sens. “Platforms that condone, support, or advance efforts to disenfranchise U.S. voters will be scrutinized and held...
- U.S. Senators Alex Padilla, Adam Schiff Bipartisan Bill to Support Over 500 Acres of Tribal Land Management in California Unanimously Passes Senate
  2026-10-04 02:06:04
  October 4, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate has unanimously passed U.S. Senator Alex Padilla’s (D-Calif.) Pit River Land...

Mariposa and Yosemite Valley Weather for Monday, October 5, 2026

Note: Valid at 6:00 A.M.

Note: Heat Advisory in Effect Until Wednesday, October 7, 11:00 PM PDT

Sunny and very warm with a high temp of around 95 degrees and a low temp of around 72 degrees. Possible daytime 15 mph wind gusts.

Yosemite Valley: Patchy smoke before 7am. Sunny and cooler with a high temp of around 88 degrees and a low temp of around 55 degrees. Possible daytime 15 mph wind gusts.

Mariposa weather for Tuesday: Sunny with a high temp of around 94 degrees and a low temp of around 71 degrees.

Future high temps for Mariposa: Wed.: 96 degrees. Thu.: 95 degrees. Fri.: 94 degrees.