MARIPOSA—The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Madera-Mariposa—Merced Unit will conduct a prescribed burn during the week of November 4, when weather permits. Burning will take place on the Grupe Ranch, located on Oak Grove Road near Stripped Rock Creek. The burn will consist of burning 307 acres of annual grass, oak woodland, and sparse brush. It will ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control next week on State Route-49 (SR-49) and SR-140 for maintenance and construction operations. The work schedule is as follows: STATE ROUTE 49 • One-way traffic control from Delong Creek to Tiptop-Usona Road for tree work on Tuesday, October 29. The work will take place ...

MARIPOSA — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is preparing to begin crosswalk construction work on State Route 140 (SR- 140). The work will take place through downtown Mariposa as part of the SR-140 Pavement Improvement Project. The work is scheduled to begin Thursday, October 24. It will continue through Monday, November 25 2024, with overnight construction and weekend traffic ...

MARIPOSA — Deep in Mariposa County’s foothills, Sierra Cider is transforming its cider orchard into a chilling Halloween attraction called “Camp STABapple.”  Opening on October 18th and running until October 27th, the haunted maze immerses visitors in a nightmarish twist on classic summer camp memories among 800 apple trees. A Haunting Tale of a Summer Camp Gone Wrong Initially, the maze ...

Submitted by Andra Kovacs-Mariposa County Arts Council ‘allǝmǝksǝmaa — I’m listening Tribal Council Chairwoman Sandra Chapman sat in the center of a powerful line of eight Indigenous women on Monday night. She looked around at the audience of over 75 community members in the Board of Supervisors Chambers. They came to listen to the inter-tribal representatives and leadership share an ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control next week on State Route-49 (SR-49) and SR-140 for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled as follows: STATE ROUTE 49 • One-way traffic control at Penon Blanco Road for utility work on Monday, October 14, 2024. Work will take place from 6:00 a.m. ...

MARIPOSA – New Life Christian Fellowship is excited to invite the entire community to its annual Harvest Festival. This family-friendly event promises fun and entertainment for all ages, from the youngest children to teenagers, and even includes a picturesque area perfect for capturing a fall family photo. Event Highlights: Trunk or Treats: A safe and fun way for kids to ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–Beginning October 1st, 2024, Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) will transition to its winter schedule for bus service running from Merced and Mariposa to Yosemite National Park. Highway 140 Corridor Routes The service along the Highway 140 corridor operates year-round. However, by reducing the frequency of the runs to and from the park, YARTS is able to reflect ...

MOUNTAIN AREA —  Art lovers, mark those calendars!  The 2024 Sierra Art Trails Open Studio is set to take place over two weekends.  Visitors will have the unique opportunity to explore the vibrant art scene in Eastern Madera and Mariposa Counties.  This annual event invites guests to step into artists’ homes, studios, galleries, and local businesses to see where all ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control next week on State Route-49 (SR-49) and SR-140 for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled as follows: STATE ROUTE 49 • One-way traffic control at the Fairgrounds Road Entrance for utility work beginning Monday, September 23, through Friday, September 27, 2024, from 7:00 ...