Mariposa Fire Mountain Community Fire Information

Merced students will be affected Data include names, Social Security numbers, addresses, health records Parents have until April 1 to apply to have their children excluded … Click to Continue »

Lake McClure was at 17 percent capacity Thursday State Water Project and Turlock Irrigation District have announced doubling of water deliveries from last year Merced Irrigation District hoping for wet March and April … Click to Continue »

Crowd was larger than expected, according to organizers Residents asked to voice where downtown should change, where to stay same Planning proceeds despite later date proposed for Merced stop … Click to Continue »

Career Technical Education new focus of state, county and districts CTE similar to what was formerly known as vocational education Report also discusses education budget, test scores … Click to Continue »

UC Merced STEM students gave demonstrations with quadcopters, paper rockets For one UC Merced student, the trip was a return to his former school … Click to Continue »

Two parties have been in talks since April 2015 Contention points are equity rates, health insurance caps for separate units … Click to Continue »

Sacramento – With massive tree mortality across California, CAL FIRE announced Monday it has awarded 19 State Responsibility Area Fire Prevention Fund grants in six counties that have been greatly affected by tree mortality. Over $1.7 million was approved for local projects focused on the removal of dead and dying …

NatureBridge, the largest residential environmental education partner of the National Park Service, opened registration for the Summer Field Research Course at its Yosemite campus. This two-week immersive backcountry expedition will give participants the opportunity to conduct field science investigations in one of the most iconic national parks in the country. …

A prestigious group of park supporters and advocates have been announced to be Yosemite Centennial Ambassadors. The Yosemite Centennial Ambassadors were selected from a wide variety of backgrounds and include musicians, scientists, artists, athletes, historians, writers, public officials and educators. Each ambassador shares a unique story, love, and commitment for …

The National Park Service announced $ 15 million in support of 69 projects in 63 parks, including $ 1,165,000 for the Restoration of the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias at Yosemite National Park. This funding augments other National Park Service funds and a Yosemite Conservancy donation of $ 20,000,000 to …

Hwy 41 will remain closed today,  due to a rock slide that took place yesterday. The section from rd 200 to rd 403 will stay closed till geological Survey determine the hillside stability. Motorist are advised to use posted detour,  Road 210 to Road 145. — Hwy 41 is now …

Yosemite National Park Superintendent Don Neubacher announced today that the names of several buildings and facilities within the park will be renamed to eliminate potential trademark infringement issues with the current concessioner of Yosemite, DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, Inc. (DNCY), a subsidiary of the Delaware North Companies. The …

Yosemite National Park will offer free admission into the park on Monday, January 18, 2016 in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The fee free waiver is for all visitors in honor of the holiday. http://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-to-waive-entrance-fees-for-martin-luther-king-jr-day-2016.htm