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- CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit Transitions Out of 2023 Peak Fire Season
  2023-12-01 12:23:58
  December 1, 2023 - San Andreas – Recent rains and cooler temperatures across the region have lowered the threat of wildfires...
- California Congressman Tom McClintock Votes No on Expulsion Vote of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives
  2023-12-01 10:31:23
  December 1, 2023 - Statement by Rep. McClintock on H. Res. 878 - Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from...
- California Department of Water Resources Announces Initial State Water Project Allocation of 10 Percent for 2024
  2023-12-01 09:55:53
  A drone view of water levels at the Oroville Dam located at Lake Oroville in Butte County, California. Photo taken October 2,...
- Florida Proud Boy Sentenced for Assaulting Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach - Defendant, Working with Fellow Proud Boys, Participated in Coordinated Pushes Against Police in Lower West Terrace Tunnel
  2023-12-01 09:40:34
  Image by Richard Burton from Pixabay December 1, 2023 - WASHINGTON - A Florida man was sentenced on Nov. 30, 2023, in the...
- Body of Missing Person Michael Babb Discovered at Lake Englebright Dam in Nevada County
  2023-12-01 05:02:05
  Missing Wheatland Man Located Deceased a Lake Englebright Dam December 1, 2023 - Smartsville, CA – Nevada County Sheriff’s...
- Use NOAA’s Interactive Map to Find When the Average Coldest Day of the Year for Your Area Is
  2023-12-01 04:47:35
  December 1, 2023 - To give you a better idea of the coldest time of year, on average, for your area, the climate experts at NOAA...
- Calaveras County Search Ends for Missing Traveling Nurse Practitioner Ann Herford as Body is Recovered
  2023-12-01 04:43:02
  Missing Person Ann Herford Found, Arnold December 1, 2023 - Calaveras County Sheriff's Office officials report that on November 30th,...
- AAA: Is It The End Of The Road For Falling Gas Prices? – California At $4.83 Declines 21 Cents Since November 16
  2023-12-01 04:35:53
  December 1, 2023 - WASHINGTON, D.C. — By Andrew Gross & Devin Gladden - Despite less than stellar domestic demand, the national...
- California Farm Bureau Announces $574,750 USDA Grant to Support Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program
  2023-12-01 04:26:28
  Image by alohamalakhov from Pixabay December 1, 2023 - The California Bountiful Foundation, the 501(c)3 nonprofit science,...
- SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Small Businesses in 31 Counties Economically Impacted by the 2023 California Salmon Fishery Closure
  2023-12-01 04:18:59
  Chinook SalmonPhoto credit: G.Ghrist/CDFWDecember 1, 2023 - SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration is...
- National Association of REALTORS® Report Pending Home Sales Fell 1.5% in October 2023 from September
  2023-12-01 04:13:21
  Image by Paul Brennan from Pixabay Key Highlights Pending home sales decreased last month, down 1.5% from September. Month over...
- California Attorney General Bonta Stands Up Against Legislation Targeting Transgender Students’ Rights
  2023-12-01 04:06:49
  December 1, 2023 - OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Wednesday joined 21 attorneys general in opposing Idaho’s...
- California U.S. Senator Alex Padilla Leads 10 Colleagues in Joint Statement on Proposed Threats to Asylum System in Supplemental Aid Package Negotiations
  2023-12-01 04:00:29
  December 1, 2023 - WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Chair of the Senate Judiciary...
- U.S. Senator Ron Wyden Says NSA Must Answer Whether it is Buying Americans’ Location Data and Web Browsing Records Before New Director Is Confirmed
  2023-12-01 03:56:03
  Senator Wyden Places Hold on Nomination of Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh Until NSA Answers Basic Questions About Purchases of...
- At Hearing, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren Applauds Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) Proposal to Rein in Unreasonable Credit Card Card Late Fees
  2023-12-01 03:52:23
  Image by Republica from Pixabay Senator Elizabeth Warren: “Companies make five times more from late fees than it costs them to...
- President Joe Biden Proclaims Friday, December 1, 2023, as World AIDS Day
  2023-12-01 03:43:42
  December 1, 2023 - President Joe Biden's Proclamation on World AIDS Day, 2023. On World AIDS Day, my message is simple: Let us...
- Fresno Police Investigating Homicide of 51-Year-Old Man, Ask for Public’s Help with Any Information
  2023-12-01 03:11:16
  Homicide Investigation December 1, 2023 - Fresno Police Department officials report that on Monday, November 27, 2023, just...
- Free Family-Friendly Educational Fire Management Prescribed Burn in Mariposa on Sunday, December 3, 2023
  2023-12-01 02:56:46
  Free Fire Safety for Families December 1, 2023 - Join us Sunday! Mariposa Family Resource Center is excited to co-host a free,...
- Caltrans Traffic Advisory for Merced County: Hwy 99 Pavement Rehab Project Weekly Ramp Closures for December 3-9, 2023
  2023-12-01 02:17:27
  TRAFFIC ADVISORY Ramp Closures Scheduled for December 3-9, 2023 December 1, 2023 - MERCED COUNTY – The California Department of...
- Caltrans Traffic Advisory for Merced County: Rest Area, Lane & Ramp Closures on I-5, and State Routes 59, 99 & 140 for December 3-9, 2023
  2023-12-01 02:00:33
  TRAFFIC ADVISORY Rest Area, Lane & Ramp Closures Interstate 5 and State Routes 59, 99 & 140 December 1, 2023 - MERCED COUNTY – The...
- Caltrans Traffic Advisory for Mariposa County: One-Way Traffic Control Delays Expected on State Routes 49 & 140 for December 3-9, 2023
  2023-12-01 01:33:05
  UPDATED TRAFFIC ADVISORY One-Way Traffic Control for December 3-9, 2023 December 1, 2023 - MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California...
- Louisiana Father and Son Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
  2023-12-01 01:25:17
  Image by Richard Burton from Pixabay December 1, 2023 - WASHINGTON – Two men from Louisiana have been arrested on felony and...
- President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Devotes Over $468 Million to Advance Wildfire Resilience Across the Country
  2023-12-01 00:53:34
  December 1, 2023 - WASHINGTON — Thursday, the Department of the Interior announced that it has provided more than $468 million...
- Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Thursday, November 30, 2023
  2023-12-01 00:43:09
  Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Thursday, November 30, 2023 The Mariposa County Sheriff's Department...
- Placer County Doctor Charged with Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography
  2023-11-30 12:35:02
  November 30, 2023 - SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment today against Khursheed Haider,...
- Mint Hill, North Carolina Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement and Other Charges During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach - Defendant Led Push That Forced Open Senate Wing Doors
  2023-11-30 12:01:51
  Image by Richard Burton from Pixabay November 30, 2023 - WASHINGTON — A North Carolina man has been arrested on felony and...
- New York Mother and Son Sentenced on Felony Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach - Defendants Stole Items Belonging to Congressional Staff
  2023-11-30 09:51:09
  Image by Richard Burton from Pixabay November 30, 2023 - WASHINGTON – A New York woman and her son were sentenced in the...
- California and National Drought Summary for November 28, 2023, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and California Drought Statistics – 95% of California Not Currently in Drought Conditions
  2023-11-30 05:47:16
  California and National Drought Summary for November 28, 2023 Summary November 30, 2023 - This U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) week saw...
- Department of Labor Reports 218,000 Initial Unemployment Claims For The Week Ending November 25, 2023 – An Increase Of 7,000 From The Previous Week's Upward Revised Level
  2023-11-30 05:40:41
  UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS - SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA November 30, 2023 - In the week ending November 25, the advance...
- Yosemite Horsetail Firefall February 2024 Entrance Reservations Available Beginning at 8:00 A.M. Pacific Time on Friday, December 1 - 50% of Day-Use Reservations Are Available for All Three Weekends
  2023-11-30 04:40:43
  February 2024 Entrance Reservations November 30, 2023 - Horsetail Fall can glow orange when it's backlit by sunset, which can...
- California Farm Bureau: Stored Water Gives Farmers Hope for Plentiful Supplies
  2023-11-30 04:26:58
  November 30, 2023 - By Christine Souza - As California’s weather swings from droughts to floods, farmers say they are planning for...
- California Department of Fish and Wildlife Takes Steps to Return Land to California Tribe
  2023-11-30 04:15:33
  November 30, 2023 - After years of discussion, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will transfer 40+ acres of...
- Reclamation Hosts Public Workshop for California Central Valley Prediction & Assessment of Salmon
  2023-11-30 04:10:37
  Coho salmon. Credit: NOAA FisheriesNovember 30, 2023 - SACRAMENTO, Calif. - On Dec. 6, between 9:30 a.m. and noon, Reclamation, in...
- California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Warns Residents About the Dangers of Xylazine - Xylazine is a Powerful Sedative Intended for Animals as a Pain Reliever
  2023-11-30 04:07:14
  Department Also Shares Guidance with Healthcare Facilities and Providers on Detecting and Protecting Against Xylazine What...
- VA Has Housed More Than 38,000 Homeless Veterans in 2023, Surpassing Goal Two Months Early
  2023-11-30 03:59:46
  Ending Veteran homelessness is a top priority for VA and President Biden, who has made supporting Veterans a key pillar of Unity...
- Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Increased 5.2 Percent in the Third Quarter of 2023
  2023-11-30 03:53:30
  November 30, 2023 - Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 5.2 percent in the third quarter of 2023...
- U.S. Senators Alex Padilla, Sheldon Whitehouse With Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Industry Leaders Call on EPA to Finalize Strong Emissions Rule
  2023-11-30 03:37:58
  Image by janeb13 from Pixabay WATCH: Padilla pushes for finalization of strong emissions rule by early 2024 November 30, 2023 -...
- Nevada U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto Joins Legislation to Address Uptick in Mail Theft, Attacks on Letter Carriers - Over the Past Three Years, Assaults Against Postal Employees Delivering Mail Has Increased by 231 Percent
  2023-11-30 03:32:56
  November 30, 2023 - Washington, D.C – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) has joined Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill) and...
- U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources Announce Bipartisan Recreation Package Expands Outdoor Access and Opportunities on Public Lands and Waters
  2023-11-30 03:28:20
  Spring Lake, in the wilderness of Sequoia National ParkNPS/Rebecca PatersonNovember 30, 2023 - Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, House...
- KOPS for KIDS Program Gears Up for 27th Annual December Event in Mariposa County
  2023-11-30 02:42:28
  Kops For Kids is Back! November 30, 2023 - Mariposa County Health & Human Services announces Kops for Kids is back. Our partners at...

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Mariposa and Yosemite Valley Weather for Friday, December 1, 2023
Note: Valid at 6:00 A.M.
Sunny with a high temp of around 54 degrees and a low temp of around 37 degrees. Possible wind gusts up to 15 mph today. Yosemite Valley: Sunny with a high temp of around 48 degrees and a low temp of around 25 degrees. Mariposa high temp for yesterday was 55.6 degrees with a low temp of 37.9 degrees. The SST rain gauge recorded 0.02" by Midnight. Wind gusts up to 16 mph yesterday. Mariposa weather for Saturday: Mostly sunny with a high temp of around 55 degrees and a low temp of around 40 degrees. Future high temps for Mariposa: Sun.: 57 degrees. Mon.: 60 degrees. Tue.: 66 degrees. Mariposa future rain chances: Thu.: 20% chance of rain.

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