MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–Check below for weather alerts, road conditions including traffic collisions, closures and hazards, school closures, power outages and other emergencies as they happen. We will continue to update this article throughout the storm – stay safe!   School Closure North Fork school is canceled tomorrow due to weather and road conditions.   Mariposa County All shelter in place orders ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–While we are looking forward to a New Year, we have found ourselves reflecting on the past year. Reporting on the culture, politics, emergencies, milestones, and events of our community is an honor and a privilege for all of us here at Sierra News Online (SNO).  Please read on as we look at some of our most popular stories ...

TRAFFIC ADVISORY – Mariposa County MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various operations next week on State Routes 49, 132, and 140. Work is scheduled as follows: Route 49 • The right shoulder will be closed for utility work from the California Ranger Station to Joe Howard Road beginning Monday, December 12, through Friday, December ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–Now that we’ve had a taste of rain and cooler weather we know that winter is on the way. For our communities this can mean flooded roads, power outages, downed trees, and other emergencies. Continue reading the rest of this article for tips on ways to keep you and your family safe this winter. As always, Sierra News Online ...

MADERA COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), along with Garcia Paving, announces the paving project of a small portion of State Route 41 in Madera County. The following will occur: Crews will be paving roughly 1200 feet of both northbound and southbound lanes, on State Route 41, just south of State Route 145. Crews will also be paving ...

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 ...

NORTH FORK–The Fork Fire is on its fourth day of burning and firefighters both in the air and on the ground are gaining in the battle to control the fire. What started as 4 roadside fires on Wednesday, September 7, 202, has now burned 819 acres. The firefight is being led by CalFire’s Madera, Mariposa, and Merced Unit. CAL FIRE ...

New App Feature Alerts Drivers to Nearby Road Closures and Emergencies SACRAMENTO — California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has launched a new push notification feature on its QuickMap app that allows drivers to automatically receive real-time notifications about nearby road closures, emergencies, and other traffic updates. “With this new QuickMap upgrade, Californians now can receive instant traffic notifications based on ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY — All Evacuation Orders and Fire Advisements have been lifted in populated areas for the Oak Fire that has been burning since July 22, 2022. The only evacuation orders that remain in place are for East of Mariposa Pines, Jerseydale subdivisions to Devils Gulch, and North of Footman Ridge. The Oak Fire has destroyed 127 homes and 66 ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY–The Oak Fire has claimed 124 homes since it began burning on July 22, 2022.  A total of 19,244 acres have been burned. Fire Officials are reporting the fire is 72% contained. Today, Monday, August 1st, 2022, the Local Assistance Center opens for anyone affected by the fire. It will be open from 9 to 7 in the Mariposa ...