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Mariposa Yosemite Symphony Orchestra's "In Like a Lion, Out Like a BIGGER Lion" Spring Concerts will be Held on April 12 & 13, 2025
Mariposa County Superior Court Announces Opening for Extra Help Child Support (AB1058)/ Family Law Court Commissioner
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Don’t Miss Mariposa Yosemite Symphony Orchestra 20th Anniversary Spring Concerts on April 12 & 13, 2025
West Coast Jazz Celebrates International Jazz Day in Mariposa on Saturday, April 26, 2025
Mariposa County Superior Court Announces Open Solicitation for Family Law Facilitator and Self-Help Center Contract Attorney
Mariposa Yosemite Symphony Orchestra to Celebrate 20th Anniversary Spring Concerts in Mariposa and Yosemite on April 12 & 13, 2025
Enjoy the Mariposa County Farm Bureau Annual Pork Rib BBQ Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, March 22, 2025

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- President Trump’s Department of Labor Reports 229,000 Initial Unemployment Claims For The Week Ending May 10, 2025 – No Change From The Previous Week's Upward Revised Level
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- Tulare County Sheriff Seeks Public’s Help with Information About Armed Carjacking in Poplar
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  Armed Carjacking in Poplar May 15, 2025 – Tulare County Sheriff's Office officials report that just before 12:30 a.m. on May 14,...
- CAL FIRE Reports Arson Arrest Statistics Through April - 35 Arrests Have Been Made in 2025
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  May 15, 2025 – CAL FIRE officials report that through April 2025, CAL FIRE law enforcement has made 35 arson arrests. If you see...
- California and National Drought Summary for May 13, 2025, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and California Drought Statistics: 40% of State in Moderate Drought
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  California and National Drought Summary for May 13, 2025 Summary May 15, 2025 - Precipitation fell across much of the U.S. this...
- California Congressman Jim Costa Backed Bill to Reduce Wildfires Passes the House
  2025-05-15 04:43:58
  May 15, 2025 - WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement after the U.S. House of...
- UC Merced to Celebrate the Class of 2025 with Spring Commencement Ceremonies on May 16-18 – Also Streamed Online
  2025-05-15 04:37:09
  Commencement ceremonies will take place on the UC Merced Recreation Field. May 15, 2025 - The University of California, Merced, will...
- KFF Health News: California Governor Gavin Newsom’s Pitch as He Seeks To Pare Down Immigrant Health Care: ‘We Have To Adjust’
  2025-05-15 04:32:12
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- ProPublica: U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi Sold More than $1 Million in Trump Media Stock the Day President Trump Announced Sweeping Tariffs – The Next Day the Markets Plummented
  2025-05-15 04:27:42
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- California Medical Association (CMA) Says Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2025-2026 Budget Proposal Violates Voter Trust and Threatens Medi-Cal Access
  2025-05-15 04:14:58
  May 15, 2025 - In response to the Governor’s May Revision to the 2025-26 state budget, California Medical Association (CMA)...
- With NFL’s 2025 Schedule Set to be Announced, FTC Warns Ticket Reseller StubHub it Must Comply with Agency’s New Rule on Unfair and Deceptive Fees
  2025-05-15 04:10:14
  Image by StockSnap from PixabayRule to increase transparency in the ticketing marketplace went into effect on May 12May 15,...
- Summer 2025 Residential Cooling Outlook: Residential Electric Utility Expenditures Projected to Reach Record Levels with Low-Income Families at Risk
  2025-05-15 04:03:57
  Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay May 15, 2025 - On Wednesday, the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA) and...
- California State Senator Jerry McNerney Opposes Governor Gavin Newsom’s Proposal to Fast-Track Delta Tunnel Project – Says, “The Delta Water Tunnel Is Expected To Cost At Least $20 Billion — And Likely Much More”
  2025-05-15 03:54:41
  California's Central Valley ProjectCredit: USBRMay 15, 2025 - On Wednesday, California Legislative Delta Caucus Co-Chair Senator...
- California Assemblymember Alex Lee Introduces Legislation to Affirm CA. Legislature’s Commitment to Birthright Citizenship as SCOTUS is Set to Hear Oral Arguments
  2025-05-15 03:48:35
  May 15, 2025 - Birthright citizenship is enshrined in the Constitution, guaranteeing that all children born in the U.S. are...
- California Governor Gavin Newsom Unveils Proposal to Cut Red Tape and Fast-Track Housing and Development – Aims to Streamline CEQA and Doubling Down on Smart Housing Policies
  2025-05-15 03:43:48
  HomeImage by Paul Brennan from Pixabay Gov. Newsom: “We’re done with barriers. Let’s get this built.” What you need to know: Governor...
- Democrat U.S. Senators and House Member Reintroduce Legislation to Suspend Garnishments for Student Loan Borrowers
  2025-05-15 03:37:57
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- Republican U.S. Senator Questions HHS Secretary Kennedy on Cuts to NIH Research, Alzheimer’s Program Workforce
  2025-05-15 03:32:22
  Q&A on NIH Research Indirect Costs Cap: Click HERE to watch and HERE to download Q&A on Alzheimer’s Law Implementation: Click ...
- Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Wednesday, May 14, 2025
  2025-05-15 01:42:07
  Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Wednesday, May 14, 2025 The Mariposa County Sheriff's Department New...
- Fresno County Sheriff Reports Missing Camper Tiffany Slaton Miraculously Found Alive
  2025-05-14 19:36:54
  Missing Camper Miraculously Found Alive May 14, 2025 – Fresno County Sheriff's Office officials report that on Wednesday...
- California Governor Gavin Newsom’s May Revision Proposal for the 2025–26 State Budget Includes Tax Cut for Military Retirees, Universal Pre-Kindergarten for All, and Lowering Drug Costs
  2025-05-14 12:02:36
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- California Governor Gavin Newsom’s Proposed Budget Calls for Fast-Track of the Delta Conveyance Project – Streamlining the Project by Simplifying Permitting and Preventing Unnecessary Litigation Delays
  2025-05-14 10:09:34
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- California State Senator Sasha Renée Pérez Issues Statement on Approval of State Farm’s Emergency Rate Increase Without Investigating Policyholder Complaints
  2025-05-14 04:42:56
  May 14, 2025 - Sacramento – On Tuesday, Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) issued the following statement on the approval of...
- California Insurance Commissioner Adopts Judge’s Ruling on State Farm Emergency Rates Request by Increasing Rates 17% and Precluded from Issuing Any New Block Non-Renewals Through 2025
  2025-05-14 04:42:48
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- Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data Quarter 1, 2025 Report on Household Debt and Credit Finds Change in Household Debt Balances Mixed; Student Loan Delinquencies Rise Sharply
  2025-05-14 04:22:01
  May 14, 2025 - NEW YORK—The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data on Tuesday issued its Quarterly Report...
- After 4 Years of Closure, Crystal Cave in Sequoia National Park is Reopening for 2025 Summer Season
  2025-05-14 04:13:05
  May 14, 2025 - Crystal Cave will reopen for guided tours on May 23 after four years of closure due to consecutive natural...
- Kelley Blue Book Names 12 Best Family Cars of 2025
  2025-05-14 04:07:05
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- California Governor Gavin Newsom’s Proposed Budget Seeks to Help Lower Drug Costs and Expand Authority to Access Medication Abortion Through CalRx
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- California Attorney General, Coalition of 20 Attorneys General Sues U.S. Departments of Transportation and Homeland Security Over Illegal Immigration Enforcement Conditions on Grant Funding
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- California U.S. Senator Alex Padilla Cosponsors Resolution Condemning $400 Million Airplane Gift to President Trump From Qatar, Reiterating Constitutional Ban on Such Gifts
  2025-05-14 03:44:57
  Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay May 14, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.)...
- California U.S. Senator Adam Schiff Urges Trump Administration to Reverse Closure of NOAA Database Program Tracking Cost of Extreme Weather Events
  2025-05-14 03:41:56
  Elimination of this database undermines transparency, hinders ability of taxpayers, policymakers, and businesses to track...
- Democrat U.S. Senators Introduce Legislation to Ban Conversion Therapy, a Practice Fraudulently Claiming to Change a Person’s Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity
  2025-05-14 03:38:51
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- Republican U.S. Senators Introduce Bill to Repeal DEI Requirements within STEM Workforce
  2025-05-14 03:34:07
  May 14, 2025 - Washington, D.C. - On Tuesday, Senator Tom Cotton released the following: Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today...
- Tulare County Sheriff Announces Passing of Retired Undersheriff Doyle Hoppert in Visalia
  2025-05-14 03:26:14
  Retired Undersheriff Passes Away May 14, 2025 – Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux regrets to announce the passing of retired...
- Calaveras County Deputies Investigating Disturbance Discover a Homicide in Valley Springs, Suspect Arrested
  2025-05-14 03:18:02
  Deputies Investigating Disturbance Discover a Homicide May 14, 2025 – Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on May...
- Mariposa County Sheriff's Office will Conduct an Alert System Test Today, Wednesday, May 14, 2025
  2025-05-14 03:10:09
  MSO Alert System Test – Wednesday, May 14 at 1:00 P.M. THIS IS ONLY A TEST May 14, 2025 – Mariposa County Sheriff's Office...
- Fresno County Detectives Arrest Substitute Teacher for Contacting a Child for Sexual Purposes, Additional Victims Sought
  2025-05-14 02:59:42
  May 14, 2025 – Fresno County Sheriff's Office officials report that detectives with the Central California Internet Crimes...
- Fresno County Sheriff Public Information Officer Answers Questions About Missing Camper Tiffany Slaton as Search Continues (Video)
  2025-05-14 02:54:03
  May 14, 2025 – Fresno County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer Tony Botti takes questions from the media to provide...
- Los Angeles County DA Responds to Court’s Decision to Resentence Erik and Lyle Menendez (Video)
  2025-05-14 02:42:53
  May 14, 2025 – VAN NUYS, CA — Following Tuesday’s resentencing of Erik and Lyle Menendez, Los Angeles County District Attorney...
- Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Tuesday, May 13, 2025 2025-05-14 02:33:51
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- Mariposa County Health Department Offers Information on Where to Use CalFresh Food Benefits 2025-05-13 05:49:42
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- Mariposa County Fire Department Call Log for May 5-11, 2025 2025-05-13 05:31:15
- Fresno County Detectives Seek Public’s Help Finding Any Video of Missing Camper Tiffany Slaton, Search Being Scaled Back 2025-05-13 05:28:39
- KFF Health News: After Promising Universal Health Care, California Governor Gavin Newsom Must Reconsider Immigrant Coverage 2025-05-13 04:47:18
- Mariposa County Receives Over $2.9 Million as California Governor Gavin Newsom Announces $3.3 Billion for Behavioral Health Treatment Facilities and Services for Seriously Ill and Homeless Thanks to Prop 1 2025-05-13 04:41:42
- ProPublica: Why Do Americans Pay More for Prescription Drugs? 2025-05-13 04:41:11
- Merced College to Celebrate Class of 2025 in Los Banos on Thursday, May 22 and Merced on Friday, May 23 - Congressman Adam Gray will Address Graduates at the Merced Ceremony 2025-05-13 04:35:58
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Mariposa County
Burn Day Information

Thursday, May 15, 2025
As of 5:55 A.M.

Permissive Burn Day
Reminder: Permit Required from CAL FIRE
Permit May Be Required from Mariposa County
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CAL FIRE - Burn Information

Mariposa and Yosemite Valley Weather for Thursday, May 15, 2025
Note: Valid at 6:00 A.M

Sunny and much warmer with a high temp of around 78 degrees and a low temp of around 55 degrees.

Yosemite Valley: Sunny and much warmer with a high temp of around 73 degrees and a low temp of around 48 degrees. Possible wind gusts up to 15 mph today.

Mariposa weather for Friday: Sunny with a high temp of around 79 degrees and a low temp of around 54 degrees.

Future high temps for Mariposa: Sat.: 69 degrees. Sun.: 71 degrees. Mon.: 79 degrees.

Future rain chances for Mariposa:
No rain through at least Wednesday.