MARIPOSA, CA — We are very excited to introduce the New Fire Advisor Alison Deak. Alison joined the University of California Cooperative Extension as a Fire Advisor based in Mariposa and also covering Madera and Fresno counties. Alison graduated from the University of Oregon with two Master’s degrees in Nonprofit Management and Geography. Her thesis research focused on modeling the ...

Flexible Payment Arrangements Available for Customers Struggling to Pay Energy Bills due to Recent Heat Wave, Higher-than-Normal Energy Use OAKLAND, CA— This summer ended up being one of the hottest in the state’s history with last month being the warmest month on record for several Central Valley cities. Historic high temperatures in many areas drove record energy use during the ...

Increased funding available for residents to replace wood burning with electric or gas devices  FRESNO, CA — The Valley Air District Governing Board unanimously approved enhancements to the Residential Wood Smoke Reduction Program by increasing the dollar amount available to residents willing to replace their fireplace or wood-burning device with an electric or gas device. The grant program includes additional ...

SACRAMENTO – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) will help parents and caregivers ensure every child is properly restrained in the correct safety seat for their age and size as part of Child Passenger Safety Week from September 18-24. This is also an opportunity to promote our CHP Child Passenger Safety technicians who provide ...

Update: Construction Will Occur During Daytime Hours Along State Route 140 in Mariposa County MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct a pavement rehabilitation project during daytime hours beginning Tuesday, September 20, 2022, weather permitting, on State Route 140 from the Mariposa/Merced County Line to approximately 1 mile east of Trower Road in Mariposa County. Construction ...

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: One-way Traffic Control on State Routes 49 and 140 MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltans) will perform various operations next week on State Routes 49 and 140. Work is scheduled as follows: Route 49 • Moving lane closure from Mount Bullion to Route 132 for pavement marker replacement beginning Monday, September 19, through Thursday, September ...

Ask the DMV – The California DMV offers specialized options for seniors over 70 years old The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) wants to help you maintain your driving independence for as long as you can drive safely. The DMV offers resources to help you take care of your DMV tasks from the comfort of your home or at your ...

MADERA COUNTY–Shortly after 8:00am this morning, Thursday, September 15, 2022, a major motor vehicle accident occurred on Highway 41 near Avenue 15. All lanes of the highway were closed for several hours, wreaking havoc on the morning commute. At approximately 8:16am, California Highway Patrol (CHP) Officers from the Madera Division, were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident involving multiple vehicles ...

Energy Wise & Fire Resistant  More than ever before, Californians are making sure to fireproof their homes and surrounding properties. With record-breaking temperatures and unprecedented fire damage being reported each year, it seems like there’s never been a more critical time than now to make sure your property is Fire Safe. Fire Safe is a term coming from Fire Safe ...

NORTH FORK — The American Red Cross, Central California Region is hosting a Recovery Event for community members impacted by the #ForkFire. The event will take place tomorrow Wednesday, September 14th from 10 am to 2 pm at the North Fork Rancheria Community Center, 56900 Kunugib Way, North Fork, CA. 93643 Red Cross caseworkers will be onsite to assist individuals with ...