MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES—The end of fire season will be declared, in the CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit (MMU), on Monday, December 18th at 8 a.m. Burning is allowed, but burn permit requirements vary between counties. Burn permit information in Mariposa County: CAL FIRE burn permits are not required in Mariposa County until May 1st. Residents must contact the Mariposa County burn day ...

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–Yosemite National Park officials are announcing a pilot “Peak Hours Plus” 2024 vehicle reservation system.  It will be for park entry on select days between April 13 and October 27, 2024. It is for those driving into or through Yosemite National Park between 5 am and 4 pm. Reservations will be required as follows: April 13 through June ...

Mark E Holland September 21,1978 – November 19, 2023 Beloved USFS Fire Captain/Patrolman Mark Holland passed away in a tragic accident on November 19th, 2023.   Mark is survived by his parents Carl and Laura Holland, Sister Carla Holland-Shuster, Nieces Hayley and Alison Shuster, Nephew Travis Shuster. Daughters Sadie Burrough and Kamryn Holland.  Step sons Skylar Neville and Tristan Killian. Fiance ...

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–A new study has crowned Yosemite National Park the 5th most beautiful national park in the United States. The study by the travel experts at Bounce analyzed US national parks on their social media posts, Google searches and customer review data to reveal the USA’s most beautiful national parks. The team at Bounce has looked at the number ...

Showtimes for Friday, December 8th – Thursday, December 14th 40015 CA-49, Oakhurst, CA Remember, you can always check movie times and purchase tickets in advance at Yosemite Cinema or on the Yosemite Cinema App. Journey to Bethlehem PG  · 1 hr 38 min A young woman carrying an unimaginable responsibility. A young man torn between love and honor. A jealous king who will ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control this week on State Route-49 (SR-49), SR132, and SR-140, for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled as follows: STATE ROUTE 49 • One-way traffic control from Shilling Road to Crown Lead Road for sign work beginning Monday, December 11, through Thursday, December 14, ...

MARIPOSA–The Mariposa Democrats Education Fund will award $750 to a Mariposa County student graduating from high school in 2024.  The student must be planning to attend a two or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school. This is a regional award for a 2023 graduating high school student who is a resident of Mariposa County. Included are students graduating from an ...

COARSEGOLD–Join us for an old-fashioned Chili cook-off! There will be craft fair, live music, silent auction and Santa! The fun starts at 10:00 AM on Saturday, December 9th, 2023 at the Coarsegold Historic Village. 10:00 am Craft Fair 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Pictures with Santa 4:00 pm Chili Cook-Off You can also enter the Chili cook-off for a prize ...

MARIPOSA–Yosemite E-Biking, a pioneering adventure company founded by renowned climber and writer Chris Van Leuven, is thrilled to announce the launch of its unique e-bike tours in the majestic Sierra Nevada region. These tours offer an unparalleled opportunity to explore the breathtaking landscapes of Mariposa and Midpines in a way that is both eco-friendly and exhilarating. Chris Van Leuven, the ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control next week on State Route-49 (SR-49) and SR-140, for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled as follows: STATE ROUTE 49 • One-way traffic control from Shilling Road to Crown Lead Road for sign/banner work beginning Monday, December 4, through Thursday, December 7, from ...