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Mariposa Yosemite Symphony Orchestra 25th Anniversary Concert in Mariposa on October 24 & Yosemite National Park on November 1, 2026
Mariposa County Farm Bureau to Host Annual Prime Rib Fundraiser Dinner on Saturday, November 14, 2026
John C. Fremont Hospital Foundation Hosts Annual Black & White Ball on Saturday, November 7, 2025 - Get Your Tickets Today!
Mariposa County Farm Bureau to Host Annual Prime Rib Fundraiser Dinner on Saturday, October 10, 2026
Solar Installer Job Position Opening Available at Natural Environments Inc. in Mariposa
Natural Environments Inc. Announce Position Opening for a Journeyman Electrician in Mariposa
Join the Mariposa County Public Works Team – Solid Waste and Recycling Manager Position Opening
Mariposa Yosemite Symphony Orchestra to Celebrate 250 Years at Independence Day Spectacular Concert on June 27, 2026

News
- As the September Consumer Price Index Under Trump Rises to 3.7%, Social Security Announces 3.6% Benefit Increase for 2027
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  October 14, 2026 - Baltimore, MD - The Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced a 3.6 percent benefit increase for...
- Fire Danger Across the State Remain High and Burn Bans are Still in Effect in Madera, Mariposa, and Merced Counties
  2026-10-14 04:11:19
  Burn Ban is Still in Effect October 14, 2026 – CAL FIRE officials remind everyone to stay firesafe even with cooler weather. ...
- Today, Over 900 Mariposa County Residents Possibly Could Lose Power as High Winds, Dry Conditions Mean PG&E May Need to Proactively Turn Off Power for Safety Wednesday Evening in Portions of Twenty-Nine Counties
  2026-10-14 04:06:22
  PG&E Has Sent Day-Ahead Notifications to About 70,000 Customers Who Might Experience a Public Safety Power Shutoff October 14,...
- KFF Health News: California’s Billionaire Tax Promises Healthcare Relief. The Fine Print Is Murkier.
  2026-10-14 04:00:29
  Image by Gerd Altmann from PixabayOctober 14, 2026 - By Jackie Fortiér - The pitch behind California’s billionaire tax proposal is...
- Covered California for Small Business Announces Rate Change and New Carrier for 2027 Amid Record-High Enrollment
  2026-10-14 03:57:28
  Download PDF Report La versión en español de este Comunicado puede ser descargada en este enlace. October 14, 2026 - SACRAMENTO,...
- Suspects Arrested for First-Degree Robbery at Love’s Travel Plaza in San Joaquin County
  2026-10-14 03:54:29
  October 14, 2026 – San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office officials report that an armed robbery at Love’s Travel Plaza in Flag...
- Kelley Blue Book Report: September 2026 Average New-Vehicle Transaction Prices Flirt with All-Time High, Despite Trend Toward More Affordable Product
  2026-10-14 03:54:21
  Toyota Prius Credit: ToyotaOctober 14, 2026 - ATLANTA - PRNewswire - The average transaction prices (ATP) for a new vehicle in the...
- Center for Biological Diversity Reports 185 Groups Slam Permitting Bill’s Sweetheart Deal for Data Centers, Say, Communities Are Fighting AI Data Centers Because They See First-Hand The Impacts These Monstrosities Are Having On Utility Bills
  2026-10-14 03:49:46
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- Democracy Forward Reports Federal Court Orders Stop to Trump’s Tree Removal at East Potomac Park Where 529 Trees Were Destroyed on Saturday; Temporary Restraining Order Will Stop Government’s Surprise Tree-Razing Operation
  2026-10-14 03:42:42
  October 14, 2026 - Washington D.C. – On Tuesday, a federal court has ordered the Trump-Vance administration to temporarily stop...
- Bipartisan Ethics Experts Accuse Trump Officials of Violating Federal Law in Raid on Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar ’s Home, Democracy Defenders Fund Reports
  2026-10-14 03:37:50
  The raid appears to be an attempt to influence voters weeks before the election and directly violates the DOJ’s long-standing rule of...
- Federal Court Orders Trump/Vance Administration to Stop USDA Reorganization in Lawsuit Filed by Unions, Nonprofits, Cities, and Counties, Democracy Forward Reports
  2026-10-14 03:29:15
  October 14, 2026 - San Francisco – A federal court has ordered the Trump-Vance administration to stop implementing an unlawful...
- Two Suspects Arrested in Merced for Winton Home Invasion
  2026-10-14 03:26:56
  October 14, 2026 – Merced County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on the evening of October 11, 2026, Deputies responded...
- Democracy Defenders Fund: People Released From Immigration Detention Sue ICE For Refusing to Return Their Property, Say, ICE Has Unlawfully Confiscated and Kept People’s Property, Leading to Job Loss, Significant Financial Costs, and Risk of Re-Arrest
  2026-10-14 03:24:22
  October 14, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Russian asylum seeker and six other people who were held in immigration detention and...
- National Association of REALTORS Reports September 2026 Existing-Home Sales Increased 1.5% Month-Over-Month and a 2.2% Decrease Year-Over-Year, Say, Home Sellers Need To Be Realistic About Local Market Conditions, Which Could Require Price Discounts
  2026-10-14 03:17:19
  Month-Over-Month 1.5% increase in existing-home sales to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.99 million in September 1.9%...
- California Attorney General Bonta Opposes Rule Changes by Trump’s Federal Communications Commission to Reduce Internet Services for Public Schools and Libraries
  2026-10-14 03:09:34
  Students Image by cherylt23 from Pixabay October 14, 2026 - OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Tuesday joined a...
- During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, California Employment Development Department (EDD) is Expanding Career Pathways for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Californians
  2026-10-14 03:04:51
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  2026-10-14 02:59:50
  October 14, 2026 - OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Tuesday joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a...
- ‘A Place To Remember’: California State Senator Mike McGuire and Wildfire Survivors Break Ground on New Wildfire Memorial
  2026-10-14 02:53:38
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- Nevada U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Establish Federal Strategy On Critical Minerals
  2026-10-14 02:46:47
  October 14, 2026 - WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), John Hickenlooper (D-NV), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Tim Sheehy...
- U.S. Senator Tim Scott Joins Senator Alex Padilla Introducing Bill to Bridge Gap in Veteran Services
  2026-10-14 02:43:43
  October 14, 2026 - WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) have introduced the Building...
- Republican U.S. Senators Join Senate Democrats Urging Trump to Reverse Russian Diesel Deal, Enforce Sanctions
  2026-10-14 02:39:53
  October 14, 2026 - Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) has joined Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Thom...
- 74 U.S. House Democrats Demand Answers on Trump/Hegseth’s War Causing Civilian Deaths in Iran Where Multiple People Were Killed and Dozens Injured at a Wedding Party
  2026-10-14 02:35:53
  October 14, 2026 - WASHINGTON – Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), and Jason Crow (CO-06) have led 74...
- Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Honors the Life and Service of CHP Officer Brian Liles
  2026-10-14 02:34:37
  Honoring the Life and Service of CHP Officer Brian Liles October 14, 2026 – Tulare County Sheriff’s Office officials report that...
- Richgrove Man Arrested for Murder Four Months After Release from Custody for a Separate 2020 Murder
  2026-10-14 02:17:41
  October 14, 2026 – Tulare County Sheriff’s Office officials report that just after midnight on September 27, 2026, TCSO Deputies were...
- Kern County Sheriff Seeks Public’s Help IDing Suspect Wanted for Theft at Mt. Vernon Elementary School in Bakersfield
  2026-10-14 02:00:54
  October 14, 2026 – Kern County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at approximately 11:00 a.m., an...
- Mariposa County Fire Department Call Log for October 5-11, 2026
  2026-10-14 01:35:55
  Mariposa County Fire Department Call Log MCFD call log consists of 10 stations located throughout the Mariposa community...
- Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Tuesday, October 13, 2026
  2026-10-14 01:35:38
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- Yosemite National Park Dome Fire Tuesday Morning, October 13, Update: 6,788 Acres, Containment Increases to 86%; Yosemite National Park is Open and Operating Normally, Estimated Containment Date; October 17
  2026-10-13 06:42:07
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- John C. Fremont Healthcare District Board of Directors Special Meeting and Community Town Hall Agenda for October 14, 2026
  2026-10-13 05:03:07
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- Merced CHP Investigates Two-Semi-Truck Collision at SR-165 and SR-140 in Stevinson
  2026-10-13 04:27:01
  Two Semi-Trucks Collide at SR-165 and SR-140 in Stevinson October 13, 2026 – Merced CHP officials report on an accident between...
- Sonora Police Search for a Suspect Wanted for Assaulting Victim with a Sharp Object
  2026-10-13 04:14:56
  October 13, 2026 – Sonora Police Department officials report that on Friday, October 9, 2026, shortly after 9:00 p.m., officers...
- ProPublica: Scammers Are Stealing Millions From Food Stamp Recipients. Congress Could Fix It — but Won’t.
  2026-10-13 04:13:39
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- Humane World for Animals Offers Tips for Coexisting with Wildlife in Colder Weather
  2026-10-13 04:08:38
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- San Joaquin County Task Force Arrest Two Suspects During Major Drug Bust in Stockton; Firearms & Explosives Seized
  2026-10-13 04:07:23
  Major Drug, Firearms & Explosives Seizure in Stockton October 13, 2026 – San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office officials report...
- KFF Answers Medicare Questions: I Am Currently Enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan, But I Received a Notice That My Plan Is Not Being Offered Next Year. What Do I Need To Do?
  2026-10-13 04:00:33
  October 13, 2026 - KFF Answers Medicare Questions: I am currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, but I received a notice that my...
- KFF Health News: People Say These Peptides Hurt Them. Their Stories Are Muffled in MAHA’s Push for Medical Freedom.
  2026-10-13 03:55:16
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- UCLA Scientists On What 2024’s Record-Breaking Rainfall Says About The Next El Niño: Say The Stage Is Set For Potentially Higher Records For Extreme Rainfall In 2027
  2026-10-13 03:46:11
  Key takeaways Climate change and El Niño combined to set a global record for extreme rainfall in 2024, exceeding the historical...
- California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Updates California LifeLine to Increase Support for Low-Income Households While Reducing Program Costs
  2026-10-13 03:41:03
  Image by sharpemtbr from PixabayOctober 13, 2026 - SAN FRANCISCO – Last week, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)...
- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins Says Following President Trump’s Executive Order, USDA Urges States to Review Wolf Management Policies and Strengthen Engagement with Ranchers
  2026-10-13 03:37:06
  Gray wolf (Canis lupus). Photo by Gary Kramer, USFWS.October 13, 2026 - Washington, D.C. – On Sunday, U.S. Secretary of...
- California Department of Fish and Wildlife Encourages Hunters to Try Quail and Chukar Hunting
  2026-10-13 03:33:40
  Quail in Mariposa County Sierra Sun Times file photoCollection of Hunter-Harvested Wings Informs Abundance, Conservation...

Mariposa and Yosemite Valley Weather for Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Note: Valid at 6:00 A.M.

Sunny and warmer with a high temp of around 75 degrees and a low temp of around 56 degrees.

Yosemite Valley: Sunny and much warmer with a high temp of around 78 degrees and a low temp of around 48 degrees. Breezy tonight with winds up to 20 mph.

Mariposa weather for Thursday: Sunny and warmer with a high temp of around 82 degrees and a low temp of around 60 degrees.

Future high temps for Mariposa: Fri.: 85 degrees. Sat.: 86 degrees. Sun.: 82 degrees.

Mariposa’s future rain chances:
Mon. night: 20% chance of rain.
Tue.: 30% chance of rain.