Arnold, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued a temporary closure of State Route 108 East (Sonora Pass) at Kennedy Meadows due to storm conditions, beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. There is currently no estimated time of opening for this stretch of State Route 108. Caltrans has also received notice […]
Yosemite National Park, CA..The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is issuing notice of the temporary closure of State Route 120 East (Tioga Pass) at Crane Flat Road inside Yosemite National Park due to snowy conditions, beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Caltrans will have a temporary closure in place on SR-120 West […]
Yosemite, CA…Please email YOSE_Desk_Officer@nps.gov or call Yosemite National Park Dispatch at 209-379-1992 if: You may have seen Mr. Klemenok, You were hiking off trail in the area of Upper Chilnualna Fall on or after July 2, 2023, Simply knowing where you went and when you were there may help us focus the search, whether you […]
Yosemite, CA…We are pleased to announce that Big Oak Flat Road (continuation of Highway 120 into Yosemite from the west) will reopen with delays on Saturday, June 10, barring any unforeseen complications or weather delays. Thanks to the Federal Highway Administration and the contractor, who are working seven days per week to open the road […]
Yosemite, CA…As announced yesterday, much of Yosemite Valley will close starting Friday, April 28, at 10 pm, due to a forecast of flooding. Western Yosemite Valley will remain open but could close if traffic congestion or parking issues become unmanageable. If visiting, expect: -Heavy congestion, traffic delays, and extremely limited parking -Strict enforcement of parking […]
Yosemite, CA…Big Oak Flat Road (continuation of Highway 120 west of Yosemite) will opened, Friday, March 24, at noon. Chains are required. Wawona Road (continuation of Highway 41) will open tomorrow, Friday, March 24, at 5 pm. Both roads were damaged in recent storms and have one-lane sections controlled by traffic lights. Watch for damaged […]
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park will restore minimal public access starting Saturday, March 18, 2023. Yosemite Valley will be open from sunrise to sunset starting Saturday, with very limited services available. The only access to Yosemite Valley will be via Highway 140 and El Portal Road, with a short detour in El Portal. Hetch Hetchy will […]
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park will remain closed through Thursday, March 16—possibly longer. A partial reopening on March 17 is a best-case scenario. Another storm system is forecast starting today, with additional storms forecast next week, all of which could result in further impacts to the park. Conditions will be evaluated on a daily basis and […]
Fresno, CA…Ramonchito Racion, 52, of Merced, was sentenced to seven years and one month in prison for one count of attempted sexual abuse and one count of abusive sexual contact, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According to evidence presented at trial, Racion, who was working as a cook for a private company in Yosemite […]
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park will remain closed through Sunday, March 12—possibly longer. Reopening on March 13 is a best-case scenario. Another storm system is forecast at the end of the week that could result in further impacts to the park. Conditions will be evaluated on a daily basis and the park will provide an update […]
Arnold, CA…Hwys 88, 4, 108 & 120 Closed. Chain Controls on East of Hwy 49 on Most Roadways. This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans as of Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 at 08:16 AM. Details are below… SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM MEKO DR /IN CAMP CONNELL/ (CALAVERAS […]
Mariposa, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has concluded its work on State Route 140 (SR-140) near Briceburg to clear away debris and repair the road after a rockslide on Sunday, January 15, 2023, forced its closure. All lanes are now open. Crews made safe and fast progress clearing the area and making needed repairs […]
Mariposa, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltans) continues to make progress clearing a rockslide that occurred on Sunday, January 15, 2023, temporarily closing State Route 140 near Briceburg in Mariposa County. Clean up on the slide is ahead of schedule with plans to begin hauling material away from the site beginning Sunday, January 22, 2023. […]
Mariposa, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltans) has temporarily closed State Route 140 in the Merced River Canyon area of Mariposa County from approximately Colorado Road above Midpines to Yosemite Cedar Lodge in El Portal due to multiple mudslides that have made the road impassable. Crews are working to remove mud and debris, and clear […]
Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans as of Friday, December 2nd, 2022 at 07:39 AM. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM THE EAST END OF LAKE ALPINE TO THE JCT OF SR 89 /EBBETTS PASS/ (ALPINE CO) – FOR THE WINTER – MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE […]
Arnold, CA…Storm Total Estimates by Elevation for Hwys 88, 4, 108 & 120 for Incoming Storm.
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park experienced widespread precipitation and snow accumulation recently. The closure of the fire season occurs when there is a season ending precipitation event totaling two inches or more. Helicopter 551, Yosemite’s helicopter that was contracted for the fire season, has now left the park. Seasonal fire personnel are completing their assignments and […]
Yosemite, CA…Funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), Yosemite National Park was recently awarded an approximately $31.6 million construction contract to upgrade the historic Ahwahnee Hotel. The project includes a major seismic upgrade throughout the historic hotel as well as a kitchen renovation. Kitchen project work is currently underway and work to upgrading the seismic safety will begin near the end of the year. “The Ahwahnee […]
Yosemite, CA…One of the most popular trails in Yosemite Valley, the Mist Trail, is getting some work done. Crews will be making repairs and improvements to the trail and stone staircases to allow for safe passage and to prevent resource damage from off-trail traffic. The Lower Mist Trail – from the John Muir Trail (JMT) […]
Yosemite, CA…An update on recent fire activity in Yosemite is below. The Red Fire is currently 50 acres and burning at the 7,800ft elevation. The Rogers Fire is 5 acres and is burning at 8,100 ft elevation. RED FIRE Location: between Red Creek and Illilouette Creek Elevation: 7,800 Discover Date: August 4, 2022 Size: 50 […]
Mariposa, CA…Firefighters worked overnight to increase containment lines around the fire perimeter. Smoke continued to produce poor visibility across the fire during the night. Temperature and humidity are forecasted to be similar to yesterday. Crews continue work around communities, patrolling for hot spots, providing structure defense, and building of direct fire line in very steep […]
Mariposa, CA…The fire remained active through the night moving toward the communities of Jerseydale, Darrah, and Bootjack. Poor humidity recovery was observed overnight. Today the weather is expected to remain hot with minimum humidity between 5 and 10%, which will hamper firefighting efforts. High tree mortality and dense fuels are throughout the fire area. Fire […]
Mariposa, CA…Fire activity is extreme with frequent runs, spot fires and group torching. Emergency personnel are working to safely evacuate people and are actively engaged in protecting structures. Explosive fire behavior is challenging firefighters. 11,900 Acres. 0% Contained Active for 1 day ` Mariposa Red Cross: Mariposa County Elementary 5044 Jones St. Mariposa Road Closures: […]
Yosemite, CA…The Washburn Fire was reported in the afternoon of July 7th, near the Washburn Trail in the Mariposa Grove area of Yosemite National Park. A full initial attack response was dispatched including Yosemite National Park Fire resources and state and local cooperators. California Interagency Incident Management Team 13 assumed command of the fire on […]
Yosemite, CA…At 2:04 pm on July 7, 2022, the Yosemite Emergency Communications Center received multiple 911 telephone calls reporting smoke visible from the Mariposa Grove area, near the Washburn Trail. A full initial attack response was dispatched including Yosemite Fire resources and cooperators. At that time, the Mariposa Grove was evacuated and is temporarily closed. […]
San Andreas, CA…Sunday, May 1, 2022, at 8:00 AM the Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit (TCU) of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will require burning permits within State Responsibility Areas of Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, Eastern Stanislaus County and Eastern San Joaquin County. As of April 22nd, statewide there has been 1,301 wildland […]
Mariposa, CA…CAL FIRE burn permits will be required in Mariposa County starting May 1. Permits are free of charge and can be obtained at your local CAL FIRE station or online at burnpermit.fire.ca.gov. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit (MMU) has announced effective at 8 a.m. Sunday, May 1 […]
Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans as of Sunday, December 26th, 2021 at 11:07 AM. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.5 MI EAST OF THE JCT OF SR 207 /MT REBA TURNOFF/ TO THE JCT OF SR 89 /EBBETTS PASS/ (ALPINE CO) – FOR THE WINTER […]
Arnold, CA…Locally in our coverage area Alpine County is only County that followed the statewide trend. From the Secretary of State’s Office… “Unofficial Election Results. Results will be certified by October 22, 2021. ( 18,185 of 18,185 ) precincts partially reporting as of September 15, 2021, 2:55 a.m.. Precincts are listed as “partially” reporting since […]
Yosemite, CA…Judd was last seen on July 25, 2021, on a day hike from his camp, near Lower Merced Pass Lake, to Red Peak Pass. He is 69 years old and was wearing a blue shirt and gray pants, and was reportedly using white trekking poles with a navy blue day pack. Judd is 5 […]
