Mariposa Local Pulse

Safety Updates

• 🔥 Road Closure: Mariposa County Sheriff's Office announced 10th Street at Old Highway will close starting July 23 until further...

California's new drone technology for detecting wildfires in low visibility and dangerous conditions aims to deliver more accurate forecasts and...

After two decades as a Mariposa gathering spot that raised hundreds of thousands for local causes, Sportsman’s Cafe faces closure from rising food,...

Starting tomorrow, 10th Street at Old Highway closes temporarily until further notice.

• Why now: Multiple reports of speeding vehicles and close...

Mariposa County Health and Human Services is running a Community Needs Assessment to strengthen local emergency preparedness and recovery.

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DatBoyKi brings a summer night concert to Mariposa for local residents.

The flood advisory for Mariposa County ended at 4 PM PDT yesterday, with heavy rain stopped and no flooding threat expected. Drivers should still watch for lingering road closures and use caution in low-lying areas.

Fire Status Updates

• 🔥 Day Fire: Day Fire near Catheys Valley and Highway 140 reached 100% containment after burning 90 acres.
• ⚡ New Wildfire:...

Eligible Mariposa seniors 60+ can now get Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program cards at the Senior Center to buy fresh local produce.

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A new wildfire was reported in Madera County at 11:45 a.m. on July 20, burning 25 acres after seven hours.

• Handled by the shared Cal Fire...

The Day Fire near Catheys Valley shows quick progress:

• Started July 19 at Highway 140 and Owen Dam Road, burning 90 acres.
• Reached 75% containment...

Caltrans completed the first concrete pour on July 16 for the Ferguson Rock Shed along Highway 140, advancing the long-awaited permanent fix for...

Free live music returns to downtown Mariposa this weekend as Music on the Green marks its 36th season with performances at the County Art Park. The T-ranch Stringband, a local old-time stringband, takes the stage Friday, July 17.

Mariposa drivers should expect 5-10 minute delays on Highway 140 from July 20-24 as Caltrans closes shoulders for utility and survey work between Whitlock Road and Yosemite. Use alternate routes or check QuickMap before traveling.

Policy and Legal Actions

• 🔥 AT&T Lawsuit Intervention: RCRC, chaired by Mariposa Supervisor Miles Menetrey, filed to intervene in AT&T's federal...

AT&T's lawsuit targets California's Carrier of Last Resort rules, which require reliable landline service in rural areas regardless of cost.

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Mountain residents can gain hands-on skills to handle wildfire smoke and reduce property risks this August.

• Smoke Readiness Workshop (Aug. 15,...

Mariposa County showed little appetite for a county-wide noise ordinance, as Supervisor Miles Menetrey quickly discovered when his draft went nowhere....

Recent bookings at the Mariposa County Jail include:

• July 6: Fernando Gomez Perez, 50, of Gilroy, arrested for transporting and possessing a...

The Van Fire in Mariposa County has escalated past 1,100 acres but stands at 80% containment, with 112 personnel actively fighting the blaze.