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Efforts In Place To Save Mariposa Hospital

Citizens Committee Working Hard on Passage of Measure O MARIPOSA – The Citizens to Save the Hospital Committee kicked off their campaign a few weeks ago and is working diligently on passage of Measure O for the June ballot. “Measure O will provide funding for building a new hospital, as required by state law. Without its passage the John C. ...

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One-Way Traffic Control On State Route 49

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Traffic Advisory: Delays Expected on State Routes 49, 132 and 140 MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various operations on State Routes 49, 132, and 140 next week in Mariposa County. Route 49 • One-way traffic control from Allred Road to Varain Road for tree work from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March ...

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Golden Chain Theatre Produces Award-Winning Premiere

OAKHURST — The world premiere of the AACT NewPlayFest winning play, the Café Mocha Murders, written by Deanna Strasse, takes place at the Golden Chain Theatre on Friday, March 25, 2022, with a run at the theatre through April 10, 2022. Tickets are available here, or by calling the box office at 559-683-7112. The American Association of Community Theatre (AACT) ...

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Wildfire Wednesday: Pack a Go Bag – Part 6

This is the sixth in a series of articles SNO will be doing called “Wildfire Wednesday.” To begin, there will be eight articles presenting “The 12 Step Guide to Help Plan in Advance for Evacuation.” This guide was put together by Katie Hepler and the members of the California Fire Support Group on Facebook. The California Fire Support Group is “intended ...

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Another Fatal Accident on Highway 41

A two-car accident on Hwy. 41 claims the life of a 24-year-old male. MADERA – On March 14, 2022, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the Merced Communication Center (MCC) received a call of a traffic collision on State Route 41, north of Road 406, with medical personnel responding. Officers from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Madera Area responded to the scene ...

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Tragic Accident In North Fork

Tragic accident in North Fork takes the life of an 80-year-old man.  NORTH FORK – March 14, 2022, at approximately 12:21 p.m., the Merced Communications Center (MCC) received a call of a male with no pulse trapped under a vehicle in the 30000 block of Wyle Ranch Way in North Fork, California. Oakhurst Area Units, Officer J. Buttgereit, Officer K. ...

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Yosemite Control Burn Update

YOSEMITE – Today fire crews completed ignition of 55 acres in Yosemite Valley. A portion of the Valley Loop Trail has been temporarily closed to ensure safety during this project. Smoke is visible throughout several locations in the park and you can expect to drive through it in the active area when you exit Yosemite Valley. Please reduce your speed ...

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Prescribed Burn Planned for Sierra National Forest

Sierra National Forest continues with the winter/spring prescribed burning within the Bass Lake Ranger District. CLOVIS — The Sierra National Forest (SNF) will continue prescribed burning within the Bass Lake Ranger District, beginning Monday, March 14, as weather and air quality is optimal to start ignitions. These treatments will consist of understory burning. This includes removing fuels created during tree ...

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Ask the DMV – What is a REAL ID?

New federal regulations are headed our way that will affect air travel in Spring 2023.  SACRAMENTO – If you have not yet applied for your REAL ID, be aware that federal requirements for travel will soon go into effect, making this the last spring break you can travel without one! Starting May 2023, you will need to show a REAL ...

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Public Input Needed SNF

Sierra National Forest Seeks Public Input for Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Funding CLOVIS — The Sierra National Forest (SNF) is requesting public input for the California 2022 State Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program application cycle. As part of the grant process, the SNF is requesting public comment on the draft applications submitted to the State. This ...

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