OAKHURST — How safe are you in public? How safe is your home and business? Come find out on Wednesday as the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce, with special guests Sheriff Tyson Pogue and staff, presents a safety seminar at Yosemite Cinema in Oakhurst. You’ll learn important safety techniques on protecting yourself in public, as well as protecting your home ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) reopened both directions of State Route 140 in Mariposa County on Friday, March 31, 2023. Route 140 was closed approximately 15 miles east of Briceburg due to a rockslide caused by winter storms in mid-March. Motorists traveled around the slide area via a detour on Route 140 at Foresta and El ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has the following work scheduled on State Routes 49 and 140 next week in Mariposa County. Route 49 • One-way traffic control from New Priest Grade Road to Bear Valley Road for drainage work beginning Monday, April 3, through Friday, April 7, 2023 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.   Route ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–The California Highway Patrol is reporting several traffic hazards and collisions associated with the snow that is moving through our areas this morning. There are also some school delays. Please use caution on the roads today and stay safe!   We will update this article as more information is available. Madera County Several vehicles are stuck on the side ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) continues to clear a slide caused by recent weather activity on State Route 140 in Mariposa County. Route 140 is closed approximately 15 miles east of Briceburg. However, motorists can travel around the slide area via a detour on Route 140 at Foresta and El Portal roads. The initial scaling is ...

TEAFORD MEADOWS—The California Highway Patrol is reporting a traffic collision has occurred on Teaford Saddle Road and Road 426. A single vehicle is involved and no injuries are being reported. The vehicle has gone off the road and overturned. There is no lane blockage being reported at this time but you can expect activity in the area. Please use caution. ...

TRAFFIC ADVISORY – Traffic Restrictions Next Week in Mariposa County MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has the following work scheduled on State Routes 49 and 140 next week in Mariposa County. Route 49 • The right shoulder will be closed from the California Ranger Station to Joe Howard Road for utility work beginning Monday, March 27, ...

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK — Big Oak Flat Road (continuation of Highway 120 west of Yosemite) will open today, Friday, March 24, at noon. Chains are required. Wawona Road (continuation of Highway 41) will open today, Friday, March 24, at 5 pm. Both roads were damaged in recent storms and have one-lane sections controlled by traffic lights. Watch for damaged road ...

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Mariposa County MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following road work next week on State Route 49 (SR-49) and SR-140. State Route 49 • One-way traffic control between Stumpfield Mountain Road and Tiptop-Usona Road for utility work on Friday, March 24, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Long-term one-way traffic ...

NORTH FORK — Yosemite National Park will restore minimal public access starting Saturday, March 18, 2023. Yosemite Valley will be open from sunrise to sunset starting Saturday, March 18, 2023, with very limited services available. The only access to Yosemite Valley will be via Highway 140 and El Portal Road, with a short detour in El Portal. Hetch Hetchy will ...