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Mariposa Family Gerrish/Chung Found Deceased – Final Update

MARIPOSA – After multiple months with the FBI computer/phone forensic team, the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office has obtained details from Jonathan Gerrish’s phone. In October of 2021 we released the cause of death determined by the Pathologist. This was based on autopsy results, our investigation, and a multitude of toxicology/scientific test results. The cause of death for Jonathan Gerrish, Ellen ...

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Fresno Chaffee Zoo Receives $50,000 Gift for New Tiger Area

FRESNO – Fresno Chaffee Zoo announced a $50,000 donation from Eugene Park, founder and CEO of Parsec Education, on Feb. 14, 2022. This generous gift will be used for a tiger enrichment area in the zoo’s newest project, Kingdoms of Asia, set to open at the end of the year. “This generous donation allows us to not only create a ...

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Yosemite National Park To Require Reservations This Summer

Yosemite National Park Launches Temporary “Peak Hours” Reservation System Starting May 20   System will help manage traffic congestion throughout summer season during peak hours, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Yosemite National Park – Beginning Friday, May 20, Yosemite National Park will implement a temporary peak hours reservation system. Building on lessons learned during the summer reservation systems in 2020 ...

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Yosemite High School Wins Mock Trial Competition!

OAKHURST, CA. – Yosemite High School won the 2022 Honorable Edward P. Moffat Madera County Mock Trial held between January 19-February 2.  Yosemite will compete at the state Mock Trial March 17-20. Yosemite High School battled Madera High, Madera South High, Matilda Torres High, and Minarets High Schools.  This is the first year that Matilda Torres and Minarets High Schools ...

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Yosemite Pile Burning Update: February 16th, 2022

YOSEMITE – As conditions allow, crews are continuing to burn piles in the Merced Grove this week as well as jackpot burning around Crane Flat along the Big Oak Flat Road. Jackpot burning targets high concentrations of naturally occurring downed debris. This process is in preparation for broadcast burning a larger area at a later time. Smoke may be present ...

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$312 Million in Clean California Projects to Beautify and Revitalize Public Spaces Throughout the State

SACRAMENTO – As part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s landmark $1.1 billion Clean California initiative, Caltrans is awarding $312 million for 126 beautification projects along the state highway system – including ten projects in District 10. Designed to foster cultural connections and civic pride, the projects are expected to generate 3,600 jobs as part of the multiyear initiative led by Caltrans ...

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CAL FIRE Accepting Wildfire Resilience Grant Applications

CAL FIRE NOW ACCEPTING WILDFIRE RESILIENCE BLOCK GRANT APPLICATIONS $10 million in funding available to support private forestland owners SACRAMENTO – CAL FIRE is announcing up to $10 million in funding available for Wildfire Resilience Block Grants. Funding to support private forestland owners is provided through the Budget Act of 2021 and supports California’s goals of improved forest health, resilience ...

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Prescribed Fire in the Oakhurst Area

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OAKHURST– The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), will be conducting a prescribed fire, fuel reduction project in the Oakhurst area February 15-19 if weather is conducive for burning. The project will be on the property of the Episcopal Conference Center Oakhurst. This project will reduce hazardous fuels around the Conference Center and provide a fuel break ...

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Madera County Officials to Celebrate Midtown Connector Road

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MADERA COUNTY — Madera County officials, community to celebrate opening of the Oakhurst Midtown Connector – River Parkway Road. WHAT: Madera County Board of Supervisors, and community members will celebrate the opening of Madera County’s Oakhurst Midtown Connector Road – aka River Parkway Road. WHEN: Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, 10 a.m. WHERE: Midtown Connector Oakhurst, CA. WHY: The completion of ...

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