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Traffic Advisory – State Route 140 in Mariposa County

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Caltrans Conducting Slope Repair Project Along State Route 140 in Mariposa County To Begin August 22 and Conclude in November of 2022 MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct a slope repair project on State Route 140 near the community of Briceburg in Mariposa County. The project is needed to restore the integrity of the slope ...

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Yosemite High School Back To School Night

OAKHURST–Community schools are returning to the classroom this week and Yosemite High School (YHS) would like to invite parents, caregivers and students to an Open House Back to School Night. Back to School Night Open House at Yosemite High School festivities will commence with a brief message from Principal Stephanie Osowski, in the YHS Cafeteria on Monday, August 22 at ...

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Hazardous Fuels Reduction Work To Begin In Nelder Grove

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Sierra National Forest to Reduce the Wildfire Risk to Giant Sequoias in Nelder Grove Historic Area MADERA COUNTY – The Sierra National Forest announces the implementation of emergency USDA Forest Service Giant Sequoia Emergency Response in the Nelder Grove Historic Area. The objective of this emergency response is to reduce the hazardous fuels and the wildlife risk that currently threatens ...

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PG&E Surveying Power Lines by Helicopter

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PG&E Surveying Power Lines by Helicopter in Fresno and Mariposa Counties  FRESNO — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is surveying distribution power lines in the Auberry area starting this week, using helicopters equipped with Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology. Later this week through next week, patrols will fly over circuits in and around Auberry. Similar flights will begin ...

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Caltrans QuickMap Push Notifications Now Available

New App Feature Alerts Drivers to Nearby Road Closures and Emergencies SACRAMENTO — California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has launched a new push notification feature on its QuickMap app that allows drivers to automatically receive real-time notifications about nearby road closures, emergencies, and other traffic updates. “With this new QuickMap upgrade, Californians now can receive instant traffic notifications based on ...

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Oak Fire Debris Removal Community Meetings

MARIPOSA–Mariposa County Residents who have been impacted by the Oak Fire and lost their homes will have the opportunity to learn about the next steps to recovery. 127 homes were destroyed in the Oak Fire during July and August, earlier this year. The fire is now 98% contained. Mariposa County has partnered with the State to provide debris removal at ...

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Fresno’s First Recreational Cannabis Dispensary

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FRESNO — Located in North Fresno on the west corner of Palm and Nees in the Park Place Shopping Center, local consumers can now find a new business venture proudly unique for residents of the city of Fresno. The first county-approved recreational cannabis dispensary. Known as The Artist Tree, the dispensary focuses on a curated experience for every guest, assigning ...

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Californians Asked To Conserve Energy Today

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Operator’s Flex Alert Requests Voluntary Conservation Today – Wednesday, August 17th,  from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Customers Can Be Rewarded for Taking Simple Steps to Save Energy and Protect Grid Reliability  OAKLAND, Calif.—With hot temperatures and high energy demand across California, the state’s power grid operator is asking residents statewide to voluntarily conserve electricity this afternoon and evening when ...

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Southern California Woman Sentenced For Voter Fraud

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Elizabeth Gale of San Diego County attempted to vote for her deceased mother Madera, CA – The Madera County Registrar of Voters announced that last month, Elizabeth Gale, a resident of San Diego, pleaded guilty to committing voter fraud in the 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election. “Ms. Gale made the unfortunate mistake of believing that though her mother had recently ...

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Music on the Green Mariposa Songwriters and Dirty Red Barn

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On August 19th “Mariposa Songwriters” in the round will share stories and songs for Music on the Green. MARIPOSA —  All of the songwriters in this performance have an intimate connection to the area whether they call it home or have generations of family from the area. The evening will feature Tony Morrow, Cheyenne Hernandez, Kaye Jesperson, and Hank Lamar. ...

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