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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...