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Mariposa Man Arrested For Attempted Murder

MARIPOSA – A Mariposa man is behind bars after reportedly firing a gun into his girlfriend’s vehicle. On Nov. 6, the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of a domestic violence assault that occurred on Halloween. Sheriff’s detectives then contacted the female victim, who reportedly received a gunshot injury to her back during an attack by her boyfriend during ...

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Fire Restrictions Lifted On National Forest And In Yosemite

SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST/YOSEMITE – Due to cooler weather and higher humidity and moderated fire danger, fire restrictions have been lifted on the Sierra National Forest and in Yosemite National Park effective immediately. This does not include Cal Fire responsibility areas. Sierra National Forest visitors in possession of a valid California campfire permit may, once again, have open campfires outside of ...

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Sheriff's Office Breaks Ground On New Facility

MADERA – For the first time in the history of the Madera County Sheriff’s Office, they will have a dedicated Emergency Operations Center, and all departments will be housed under one roof. On Thursday, Oct. 31, the Sheriff’s Office broke ground on retrofitting a new 27,500 sq. ft. facility on Falcon Drive near the airport in Madera.

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NWS Issues Winter Storm Warning

MADERA COUNTY – The first significant weather system of the season will impact the region Friday afternoon, Oct. 31, through Saturday afternoon, Nov. 1. A Winter Storm Watch is now in effect for the southern Sierra Nevada above 6,000 feet. The National Weather Service says snow accumulations from this storm will range from just a few inches in the higher ...

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Leaf Peeping in Yosemite Valley

We were very curious what those fall colors were up to in Yosemite Valley, so we took a little drive to see how they were shaping up. It was also worth taking that little hike to explore along the Merced River where we were rewarded with gorgeous reflections in the river. Parking at the Ahwahnee Hotel, we hiked up the ...

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Wreath Making Workshop In Oakhurst

OAKHURST – Just in time for holiday decorating and gift-giving, the Madera County Master Gardeners will host a Wreath Workshop at the Oakhurst Library on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The hands-on workshop will be presented by Master Gardener Linda Sloan and participants will make a wreath to take home. Due to limited space and time, ...

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Lottery Open For Ostrander Ski Hut

YOSEMITE – Yosemite Conservancy announced today that it is accepting online reservation lottery forms for the 2014-2015 season at historic Ostrander Ski Hut, the cherished rustic stone cabin used by experienced cross-country skiers who make the strenuous 10-mile journey from Badger Pass Ski Area to Ostrander Lake in Yosemite National Park.

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Group Photo Op Ends Badly In Yosemite

YOSEMITE – The men and women at Yosemite Search and Rescue (YOSAR) ask that visitors to Yosemite National Park take extra care to avoid becoming someone who needs to be rescued. On Tuesday, Sept. 2, the Yosemite Emergency Communications Center received a cell phone call from a hiker on the Yosemite Falls Trail requesting help for a member of the ...

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Yosemite Sustainability Conference

YOSEMITE – Yosemite Gateway Partners is hosting the first Yosemite Sustainability Conference in Yosemite National Park Dec. 8-10. The conference is a three-day learning and networking forum dedicated to helping local and state businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organizations transition to economic, environmental, and social sustainability through best practices.

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