YOSEMITE — Yosemite National Park has announced its entrance reservation requirements for 2025, aiming to manage peak-season congestion while maintaining visitor access. The reservation system applies to vehicles entering the park between 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on specific dates. Key Reservation Dates Memorial Day Weekend: May 24 – 26 Summer Peak Season: June 15 – August 15 (daily) Labor ...
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One Way Traffic Control May 4 – May 10
MARIPOSA COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control and shoulder closures next week. This traffic control will occur on State Route 49 (SR-49) and SR-140 for maintenance operations. Here’s the planned work schedule: State Route 49 One-way traffic control from Harris Road to Stumpfield Mountain Road for drainage work beginning Monday, May ...
Read More »Yosemite Realty Expands Presence with New Office
OAKHURST — In a significant step forward for foothill real estate, Yosemite Realty has officially opened a second office in Oakhurst. This marks a new chapter in its commitment to serving mountain communities. The new branch enhances the company’s reach and offers expanded services to regional clients. Community-Driven Growth Broker and founder Rebecca Hatcher leads the expansion, bringing 15 years ...
Read More »Get Wildfire Ready: Community Events in Mariposa & Madera
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — As fire season approaches, local leaders and safety organizers across the foothills are teaming up to help residents prepare. Both Mariposa County and Easter Madera County will host free, family-friendly wildfire preparedness events packed with resources, tips, and tools designed to keep communities safe. Mariposa Wildfire Preparedness Fair When: Saturday, May 10, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. ...
Read More »One Way Traffic Control April 27 – May 3
MARIPOSA COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control and shoulder closures next week on State Route-49 (SR-49) and State Route-140 (SR-140) for maintenance operations. Work is scheduled as follows: State Route 49 One-way traffic control from Princeton Way to Bear Valley Point for tree work beginning Monday, April 28th, through Friday, May ...
Read More »Local Voices Needed for New Creative Project
MARIPOSA — The Mariposa County Arts Council is inviting community members to participate in a brief survey to help as part of a planning process aimed at developing a potential artist-in-residency program for the Mariposa Creek Parkway. The planning process is funded by a grant from the Arts in California Parks Program. Shaping a Residency Program The proposed residency will ...
Read More »Burn Permits Required: New Rules Aim to Reduce Fire Risk
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — All hazard reduction burning in Mariposa and Madera Counties will require a CAL FIRE burn permit, according to an announcement from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit (MMU). The requirement will take effect at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 1st. This applies to ALL residential and property owners who plan to burn ...
Read More »One Way Traffic Control April 13-19
MARIPOSA COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control and shoulder closures in the coming week on State Route-140 (SR-140) for maintenance operations. Work is scheduled as follows: State Route 140 One-way traffic control at Lower Trower Road for landscaping work on Wednesday, April 16th, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Motorists ...
Read More »One-Way Traffic Control April 6 – 12
MARIPOSA COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control and shoulder closures next week on State Route-140 (SR-140) for maintenance operations. Work is scheduled as follows: State Route 140 One-way traffic control from Catheys Valley Park to Lower Trower Road for utility work on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 ...
Read More »One-Way Traffic Control March 30 – April 5
MARIPOSA COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control and shoulder closures next week on State Route 140 (SR-140) and State Route 49 (SR-49) for maintenance operations. Work is scheduled as follows: State Route 49 One-way traffic control from Old Town Toad to Mount Ophir Road for utility work on Friday, April 4, ...
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