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California Housing Affordability Holds Steady in Fourth Quarter 2019, C.A.R. Reports – Minimum Qualifying Income for Mariposa County: $60,800

Mariposa and Yosemite Valley Weather for Sunday, February 23, 2020
Valid at 6:00 A.M.
Increasing clouds today with a high temp of around 62 degrees with a low temp of around 39 degrees. Yosemite Valley: Sunny today with a high temp of around 60 degrees with a low temp of around 33 degrees. Yesterday the high temp in Mariposa topped out at 58.4 degrees (9.4 degrees cooler than Friday) while the low temp came in at 41.8 degrees. The SST rain gauge recorded 0.07" yesterday. Wind gusts up to 14 mph recorded at the SST weather station yesterday. Mariposa weather for Monday: Sunny with a high temp of around 63 degrees with a low temp of around 41 degrees. Future high temps for Mariposa: Tue.: 68 degrees, Wed.: 72 degrees. Mariposa future rain chances: No rain through at least Saturday.

Last Update:Sunday 23 February 2020, 05:03.

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- Mariposa, Oakhurst and Yosemite Valley Forecast to Have Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation Through the End of February 2020
  2020-02-23 05:03:26
  Mariposa, Oakhurst and Yosemite Valley forecast to have above normal temperatures and below normal precipitationFebruary 23, 2020 - The...
- Saturday Rainfall Totals for the Central Valley and Foothill Locations Including Mariposa County and Madera County
  2020-02-23 04:45:48
  February 23, 2020 - In what was probably the only recorded rainfall for February, the Sierra Sun Times gauge recorded 0.07" on...
- Yosemite National Park Biologists Report Southern Sierra Nevada Fisher Caught on Wildlife Camera
  2020-02-23 04:33:43
  February 23, 2020 - This winter, Yosemite biologists confirmed that at least one fisher continues to live in forested habitat...
- AAA Study Finds Older Men Struggle More Than Women as Driving Decreases
  2020-02-23 04:19:54
  February 23, 2020 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds that as older adults reduce...
- USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Restores Online Animal Welfare Act Records
  2020-02-23 04:06:09
  A Puppy in Mariposa CountyCredit: Linda Gast/Sierra Sun TimesWhat will change? Since 2017, people using Animal Care’s...
- California Farm Bureau Federation Opposes ‘Split-Roll’ Tax Initiative
  2020-02-23 03:48:23
  Image by G H from PixabayFebruary 23, 2020 - Warning that an initiative on property taxes threatens harm to rural communities,...
- California State Senators Introduce FLASH Act to Ban Sending Unsolicited Lewd Pictures and Videos
  2020-02-23 03:39:53
  SB 1182 Tackles Cyber Flashing—“A Modern Form of Sexual Harassment” February 23, 2020 - SACRAMENTO – Senator Connie M. Leyva...
- Congressman Kevin McCarthy Says California Must Stop Discriminating Against Pro-Life Americans
  2020-02-23 03:29:35
  February 23, 2020 - On Friday, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and California Governor Gavin Newsom sent a letter on...
- California Attorney General Becerra and Governor Gavin Newsom: California Law Protecting Women’s Reproductive Healthcare Does Not Violate Weldon Amendment
  2020-02-23 03:17:27
  California’s response letter makes clear state did not violate law California submits FOIA request for OCR records to dispute...
- Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Saturday, February 22, 2020
  2020-02-23 02:57:17
  Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Saturday, February 22, 2020 The Mariposa County Sheriff's Department...
- Storytelling Returns to Historic Mariposa with Story Slam! Competition & Storytelling Night on March 13 & 14, 2020
  2020-02-22 21:22:26
  Become a Storyteller or Just Listen to One at 2020 Mariposa Community Story Slam! February 22, 2020 - Any of us can be a...
- Average New-Vehicle Prices Up 3.5% Year-Over-Year in January 2020 on Sales Mix, According to Kelley Blue Book
  2020-02-22 05:35:46
  2020 Subaru OutbackCredit: SubaruHyundai, Kia and Ford Make Major Transaction Price Gains; Midsize Pickup Trucks Among Top...
- New "Babies" Series on Netflix Features UC Merced Professor's Research on Development
  2020-02-22 05:20:07
  Professor Eric Walle with Penelope and her mom, Jessica Mohatt, in a scene from the new Netflix docu-series "Babies." February 22, 2020...
- U.S. Postal Service Issues Wild Orchids Forever Stamps
  2020-02-22 05:16:34
  February 22, 2020 - CORAL GABLES, FL — The U.S. Postal Service celebrates the striking beauty of wild orchids with the release...
- Representatives Kevin McCarthy, Devin Nunes, Ken Calvert, Paul Cook, and Tom McClintock Oppose Lawsuit Against New Regulations on California Water
  2020-02-22 05:09:44
  February 22, 2020 - On Friday, Representatives Kevin McCarthy, Devin Nunes (CA-22), Ken Calvert (CA-42), Paul Cook (CA-08), and...
- California State Senator Andreas Borgeas Calls on Governor Gavin Newsom for More Valley Water
  2020-02-22 04:58:21
  February 22, 2020 - Fresno – Senator Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno) issued the following statement in response to the President’s...
- California Attorney General Becerra Warns Against Expanded Use of Pesticide Found to Harm Bees Without Further Study
  2020-02-22 04:50:27
  Black-tailed bumble bee Location: Yosemite National Park in California Photography by Anders Croft /USGS February 22, 2020 -...
- U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein Comments on FEMA Decision to Fund 75% of Oroville Dam Repairs
  2020-02-22 04:36:40
  February 22, 2020 - Washington - Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) released the following statement on news that the Federal...
- California Governor Gavin Newsom Highlights State-Owned Properties Available for Emergency Homeless Housing, Calls on Cities and Counties to Partner with the State
  2020-02-22 04:31:48
  Governor calls on cities and counties to submit housing and shelter proposals for 286 state-owned properties immediately...
- Mariposa County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, February 25, 2020 - Items Include: Approve the Proposed County Place Brand Style Guide
  2020-02-22 04:21:08
  Mariposa County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, February 25, 2020 Click Here for Mariposa County Supervisors...
- Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Friday, February 21, 2020
  2020-02-22 01:58:07
  Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Friday, February 21, 2020 The Mariposa County Sheriff's Department...
- Tech Careers were the Topic of Discussion at Mariposa Academic Booster Club's Career Lunch with Guests Tyler and Rebecca Shaddix
  2020-02-21 12:23:16
  February 21, 2020 - On Thursday, February 20, Tyler and Rebecca Shaddix spoke with MCHS students about careers in tech as part...
- Same Day Voter Registration Allows Californians who Missed Traditional Deadline Another Opportunity to Register and Vote, Secretary of State Says
  2020-02-21 05:10:54
  February 21, 2020 - SACRAMENTO – Californians who missed the February 18 deadline to register to vote — or update their voter...
- Mariposa County Sheriff's Office Seeks Public's Help in Finding Stolen Pit Smoker from Miners Mix
  2020-02-21 04:55:23
  February 21, 2020 - The Mariposa County Sheriff's Office reports sometime between 4:30 P.M. on Tuesday and 10:30 A.M. on...
- Possible Light Rain in the Forecast for Friday Night Into Saturday for Mariposa, Oakhurst and Yosemite Valley
  2020-02-21 04:40:06
  Projected Storm Totals for Mariposa, Oakhust and Yosemite Valley Less Than 0.10"February 21, 2020 - The National Weather Service...
- Former LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to Speak at UC Merced on February 25 - Admission is Free, Sign Up Today as Space is Limited
  2020-02-21 04:28:39
  February 21, 2020 - By Elizabeth Arakelian, UC Merced - Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will give a speech on the...
- California State Senator Introduces Power Shutoff Generator Bill
  2020-02-21 04:22:04
  February 21, 2020 - SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, on Thursday announced new legislation to ensure critical facilities...
- U.S. Senators Kamala D. Harris and Cory Booker Applaud House For Announcing Vote on Anti-Lynching Legislation
  2020-02-21 04:15:08
  February 21, 2020 - WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) on Thursday applauded the House...
- California Attorney General Becerra and Assemblymember Stone Advance Legislation to Strengthen False Claims Act and Protect California Taxpayers from Fraud
  2020-02-21 04:10:46
  February 21, 2020 - SACRAMENTO – California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and Assemblymember Mark Stone on Thursday advanced a bill,...
- Senator Kamala D. Harris and Colleagues Push Departments of Education and Labor to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Federally Sanctioned Discrimination
  2020-02-21 04:03:26
  February 21, 2020 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) on Wednesday joined Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and...

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Mariposa, Oakhurst and Yosemite Valley Forecast to Have Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation Through the End of February 2020

Saturday Rainfall Totals for the Central Valley and Foothill Locations Including Mariposa County and Madera County

Yosemite National Park Biologists Report Southern Sierra Nevada Fisher Caught on Wildlife Camera

AAA Study Finds Older Men Struggle More Than Women as Driving Decreases

USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Restores Online Animal Welfare Act Records

California Farm Bureau Federation Opposes ‘Split-Roll’ Tax Initiative

California State Senators Introduce FLASH Act to Ban Sending Unsolicited Lewd Pictures and Videos

Congressman Kevin McCarthy Says California Must Stop Discriminating Against Pro-Life Americans

California Attorney General Becerra and Governor Gavin Newsom: California Law Protecting Women’s Reproductive Healthcare Does Not Violate Weldon Amendment

Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Saturday, February 22, 2020

Storytelling Returns to Historic Mariposa with Story Slam! Competition & Storytelling Night on March 13 & 14, 2020

Average New-Vehicle Prices Up 3.5% Year-Over-Year in January 2020 on Sales Mix, According to Kelley Blue Book

New "Babies" Series on Netflix Features UC Merced Professor's Research on Development

U.S. Postal Service Issues Wild Orchids Forever Stamps

Representatives Kevin McCarthy, Devin Nunes, Ken Calvert, Paul Cook, and Tom McClintock Oppose Lawsuit Against New Regulations on California Water

California State Senator Andreas Borgeas Calls on Governor Gavin Newsom for More Valley Water

California Attorney General Becerra Warns Against Expanded Use of Pesticide Found to Harm Bees Without Further Study

U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein Comments on FEMA Decision to Fund 75% of Oroville Dam Repairs

California Governor Gavin Newsom Highlights State-Owned Properties Available for Emergency Homeless Housing, Calls on Cities and Counties to Partner with the State

Mariposa County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, February 25, 2020 - Items Include: Approve the Proposed County Place Brand Style Guide

Mariposa County Daily Sheriff and Booking Report for Friday, February 21, 2020

Tech Careers were the Topic of Discussion at Mariposa Academic Booster Club's Career Lunch with Guests Tyler and Rebecca Shaddix

Same Day Voter Registration Allows Californians who Missed Traditional Deadline Another Opportunity to Register and Vote, Secretary of State Says

Mariposa County Sheriff's Office Seeks Public's Help in Finding Stolen Pit Smoker from Miners Mix

Possible Light Rain in the Forecast for Friday Night Into Saturday for Mariposa, Oakhurst and Yosemite Valley

Former LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to Speak at UC Merced on February 25 - Admission is Free, Sign Up Today as Space is Limited

California State Senator Introduces Power Shutoff Generator Bill

U.S. Senators Kamala D. Harris and Cory Booker Applaud House For Announcing Vote on Anti-Lynching Legislation

California Attorney General Becerra and Assemblymember Stone Advance Legislation to Strengthen False Claims Act and Protect California Taxpayers from Fraud

Senator Kamala D. Harris and Colleagues Push Departments of Education and Labor to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Federally Sanctioned Discrimination

Mariposa County Real Estate

California Housing Affordability Holds Steady in Fourth Quarter 2019, C.A.R. Reports – Minimum Qualifying Income for Mariposa County: $60,800

Low Interest Rates Boost California Housing Market in Second Half of Year as Home Prices Post Strong Gains in December 2019, C.A.R. Reports - Mariposa County Median Sold Price of Existing Single-Family Homes: $299,900

California Home Sales and Prices Ease Back in November 2019, But Low Rates and Tight Supply Continue to Provide Support to the Market, C.A.R. Reports - Mariposa County Median Sold Price of Existing Single-Family Homes: $410,000