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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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Natural Environments Inc. Announce Position Opening for a Journeyman Electrician in Mariposa
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Mariposa Yosemite Symphony Orchestra to Celebrate 250 Years at Independence Day Spectacular Concert on June 27, 2026
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News
- 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 7:35 A.M.October 7, 2026 - Yosemite National Park Dome Fire Wednesday Morning, October 7, Update: 6,815 Acres with...
- 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...
- Given Changes to the U.S. Postal Service Under Trump-Vance Administration, Governor Newsom Advises Californians Who Plan To Return Their Ballot By Mail Should Do So At Least A Week Before Election Day
  2026-10-07 03:31:48
  What you need to know: California leaders are reminding eligible voters to check their mailboxes this week — looking out for the...
- After Trump’s Speech About Iran Destroying California Cities, Governor Gavin Newsom Says, “Donald Trump’s Remarks Were Dangerous — If Not Treasonous”
  2026-10-07 03:27:23
  California Governor Gavin Newsom Credit: Office of the GovernorVideo of Trump's CommentsOctober 7, 2026 - SACRAMENTO — Governor...
- U.S. Senator Mark Kelly, Democrat Colleagues Press EPA, AI Companies on Rollback of 30-day Mandatory Public Input Rules for Data Center Air Permits
  2026-10-07 03:21:08
  Haze shrouds Sequoia National Park Credit: Mark Rose/NPCAOctober 7, 2026 - U.S. Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Sheldon...
- Following Push by U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, Education Department Watchdog Opens Investigation into Trump Administration’s Dismantling of the Department
  2026-10-07 03:16:54
  October 7, 2026 - Washington, D.C. — Following a push by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), the Office of the Inspector General of the...
- California U.S. Senator Alex Padilla Announces Troubling New FBI Whistleblower Disclosure: White House Allegedly Directed Kash Patel to Investigate LA Protesters Exercising 1st Amendment Rights
  2026-10-07 03:06:20
  Whistleblower reveals White House, DOJ leadership, and FBI leadership pressured FBI employees to illegally investigate...
- Madera County Sheriff’s Office Investigate Report of Threat at Minarets High School in O'Neals
  2026-10-07 03:03:08
  October 7, 2026 – Madera County Sheriff’s Office officials report that they investigated a reported threat involving a Minarets...
- House Oversight Committee Ranking Member Robert Garcia Demands Answers from Trump’s Son-in-Law Jared Kushner on Conflict of Interest in Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Arms Investments in Israeli Military Companies
  2026-10-07 03:02:41
  October 7, 2026 - Washington, D.C. — Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government...
- California State Prison in Sacramento Opens Investigation into Death of Inmate Mario Ortega as a Homicide, CDCR Reports
  2026-10-07 02:57:06
  October 7, 2026 – FOLSOM, CA – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the...
- Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Tuesday, October 6, 2026
  2026-10-07 01:01:31
  Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Tuesday, October 6, 2026 The Mariposa County Sheriff's Department New...
- Yosemite National Park Dome Fire Tuesday Morning, October 6, Update: 6,806 Acres with 40% Containment; Yosemite National Park is Open and Operating Normally, Cause is Under Investigation
  2026-10-06 07:18:12
  Incident Update: Wednesday Yosemite National Park Dome Fire Wednesday Morning, October 7, Update: 6,815 Acres with 41%...
- KFF Health News: Before Saying Yes to the Medical Test, Know the Risks and Benefits
  2026-10-06 03:50:31
  October 6, 2026 - By Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio, Cara Anthony, and Katherine Ruppelt, Nashville Public Radio - When...
- Trump Administration’s $90 Payment to Medicare Beneficiaries, Reminiscent of a Similar Proposal Six Years Ago, May Not Offset Rising Costs, KFF Reports
  2026-10-06 03:41:19
  October 6, 2026 - By Juliette Cubanski - The Trump administration’s plan to provide a one-time $90 payment to millions of...
- The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) Decreased in September 2026 Month-Over-Month; The Share of Consumers Reporting That Jobs Are ‘Hard To Get’—Rose To 21.9%
  2026-10-06 03:36:16
  Image by LuckyLife11 from Pixabay An aggregate of eight labor-market indicators that shows underlying trends in employment...
- American Academy of Pediatrics Warns of Dangers in Consuming Raw Milk, Dairy Products
  2026-10-06 03:28:05
  Image by Couleur from Pixabay In an updated policy statement, the AAP emphasizes important risks associated with consumption of raw...
- California Attorney General Bonta Demands Federal Watchdogs Investigate Trump’s Taxpayer-Funded Political Ads, Says, “Californians Should Not Have To Pay For President Trump’s Political Grandstanding… It’s Propaganda — Plain And Simple. It’s Also Illegal”
  2026-10-06 03:23:30
  On heels of more ads aired during Sunday football, Attorney General Bonta submits complaint with Government Accountability Office and...
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Announce New Regulations Make It Easier to Find, Compare, and Report Healthcare Pricing and Coverage Information
  2026-10-06 03:15:36
  October 6, 2026 - On Monday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the following:The U.S. Department of...
- California Attorney General Bonta Reaffirms Mail-In Voting Remains Safe and Secure for November General Election, Says, “I Encourage Everyone To Vote Early To Ensure Your Voice Is Heard”
  2026-10-06 03:11:38
  October 6, 2026 - SACRAMENTO — After recently leading a multistate coalition to victory at the U.S. Supreme Court in defense of...
- New Lawsuit Challenges Trump-Vance Administration Policies Threatening Green Card Applicants with Family Separation, Democracy Forward Reports
  2026-10-06 03:08:37
  October 6, 2026 - Boston — Immigrant families, workers, educators, unions, and immigrant rights organizations filed a lawsuit on...
- California Department of Fish and Wildlife Calling for Sooty Grouse Artwork in This Year’s Upland Game Bird Stamp Art Contest
  2026-10-06 03:05:51
  2013 winning entry of sooty grouse by Broderick CrawfordStamp Sales to Help Raise Funds for Game Bird Conservation Projects...
- Inyo County Sheriff’s K9 Assists in Arrest of Suspect on Stolen Motorcycle After High-Speed Pursuit and Crash
  2026-10-06 03:00:46
  ICSO K9 Assists in Apprehension of Fleeing Suspect October 6, 2026 – Inyo County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on...
- With Trump’s War Still Causing High Diesel Prices, American Farm Bureau Federation Say Farmers Are Grateful for Trump’s Diesel Tax Relief 
  2026-10-06 03:00:10
  October 6, 2026 - American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall on Monday night applauded the executive order signed by...
- President Trump’s U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Justice Say They Are Reaffirming Parents Are Not Terrorists and Have the Right to Direct their Children’s Education
  2026-10-06 02:56:04
  October 6, 2026 - On Momday, the U.S. Department of Education released the following:Today, the U.S. Department of Education...
- Governor Gavin Newsom Announces That California Has Reached a New Milestone as the First U.S. State to Surpass $4.5 Trillion In Economic Output and Remains the World’s Fourth Largest Economy
  2026-10-06 02:52:22
  Golden Gate Bridge Credit: Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District The Golden State is growing wages and growing...
- U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Democrat Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Legislation To Depoliticize Military Promotions, Says, “Secretary Hegseth Has Pushed Out Our Best And Brightest”
  2026-10-06 02:47:57
  October 6, 2026 - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has joined a...
- Democrat Legislatures Introduce Bill to Create Alert System to Notify Survivors of Illegal Gun Purchase Attempts by Domestic Abusers
  2026-10-06 02:44:36
  Image by Jason Gillman from Pixabay October 6, 2026 - U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and U.S. Senator Sheldon...

Mariposa and Yosemite Valley Weather for Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Note: Valid at 6:00 A.M.

Note: Heat Advisory in effect until Friday, October 9, 10:00 PM PDT

Sunny and warmer with a high temp of around 96 degrees and a low temp of around 71 degrees. Possible daytime/evening 15 mph wind gusts.

Yosemite Valley: Sunny with a high temp of around 90 degrees and a low temp of around 54 degrees. Possible daytime 15 mph wind gusts.

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

Future high temps for Mariposa: Fri.: 92 degrees. Sat.: 83 degrees. Sun.: 75 degrees.