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Traffic Advisory: Delays Expected on State Routes 132 & 140

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MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various operations on State Routes 132 and 140 next week in Mariposa County. Route 132 • One-way traffic control from Hayward Road to Route 49, Coulterville, for drainage work beginning Monday, April 25, through Thursday, April 28, 2022, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Route 140 • This week: ...

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Sierra and Sequoia Forest Plan

CLOVIS – As we mentioned in recent newsletters, we are in the process of finalizing the revised Sierra and Sequoia forest plans, environmental impact statement, and draft records of decision. Today we are sharing overviews of the wilderness recommendation process and how the revised plans address sustainable recreation and management of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. These overviews summarize ...

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Delays Expected On 49 and 140

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Traffic Advisory, One-Way Traffic Control With Delays Expected On State Routes 49 and 140 MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various operations on State Routes 49 and 140 this week in Mariposa County. Route 49 • One-way traffic control from Allred Road to Ben Hur Road for utility work from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ...

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Public Forum On Measure “O”

Mariposa Chamber of Commerce slates public forum on Measure O MARIPOSA – Set your calendars for April 27 at 5:30pm to hear a public forum on Measure O. It is being presented by the Mariposa Chamber of Commerce and will take place at the Mariposa County Government Center. There will be a short presentation followed by questions from the audience. ...

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Caltrans Awards $34.7 Million

Caltrans Awards $34.7 Million to Plan Sustainable Transportation Projects in Local Communities SACRAMENTO — Caltrans announced today it is awarding $34.7 million in state and federal funds to cities, counties, tribes and transit agencies throughout California – including $25 million funded by Senate Bill (SB) 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 – to plan sustainable transportation projects that reduce ...

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The Week’s Events: Through April 10

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OAKHURST — The 13th Annual Oakhurst Woodcarvers’ Rendezvous kicked off last Sunday and continues through Saturday when it culminates with a grand craft fair. The craft fair is free to vendors and open to everyone. Café Mocha Murders continues at Golden Chain Theatre through April 10. Lots more happening this week, too! THIS WEEK 13th Annual Oakhurst Woodcarvers’ Rendezvous 8 a.m. ...

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April Is Distracted Driving Month

Open Your Eyes To The Dangers Of Distracted Driving SACRAMENTO – Any time drivers take their eyes off the road to look at or use a phone, they are driving blind. For example, looking down at a cell phone to read a text takes a driver’s eyes off the road for an average of five seconds – at 55 mph, ...

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Maegan Matchett Announced as Poetry Out Loud Finalist

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MARIPOSA – The Mariposa Arts Council is proud to share that Maegan Matchett, a sophomore at Mariposa County High School (MCHS), has placed within the top finalists of the California State Poetry Out Loud competition on March 21, 2022, with her performances of “Portrait of my gender as [Inaudible]” by Meg Day, “The Robots are Coming” by Kyle Dargan, and ...

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Safe Digging Tips From PG&E

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April is National Safe Digging Month, a Reminder to Homeowners and Contractors to Call 811 Before All Digging Projects SAN FRANCISCO —  With spring months upon us, many people will take advantage of the warmer weather to do work around their home that involves digging. Whether it’s planting a tree or shrub, gardening or landscaping, or repairing or replacing a fence ...

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Small Parcel Landowners Handbook

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Forest Management Handbook For Small-Parcel Landowners Released MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES –  The California Department of Forest and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is pleased to announce the availability of the Forest Management Handbook for Small-Parcel Landowners in the Sierra Nevada and southern Cascade Range. Family-owned forest lands make up about 20 percent, which is approximately 7 million acres, of California’s forests. Most ...

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