Yosemite West, CA…Major Incident Release on Murder / Suicide Updated on April 27th from the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office. The MCSO has named Roland Goldberg, age 31 from Lebanon, Missouri as the victim and the Suspect- as Elisabeth Shauck, age 22 from Salinas, California. The gun used, a Glock model 17 was registered to Shauck. […]
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park is announcing modifications to operations at the request of the local health department. As of 3:00 pm today, Friday, March 20, 2020, Yosemite National Park is closed to all park visitors until further notice. This closure will be enforced 24-hours a day/7-days a week and there will be no access permitted […]
Yosemite, CA…(ABC News) Emily Harrington fell from El Capitan and was rescued by one of the most famous climbers in the world, Alex Honold.
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park will begin winter pile burning once conditions are favorable, after a significant cooling trend and an increase in precipitation occurs over the area. Pile burning is an efficient and effective tool for reducing excessive fuel build up on the landscape. These piles are remnants of mechanical thinning from forestry operations and […]
Arnold, CA…Caltrans is scheduled to temporarily close Route 4 over Ebbetts Pass and Route 108 over Sonora Pass at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, due to incoming inclement weather forecast for the Sierra Nevada. The National Weather Service indicates that 4”-8” of snow is possible over mountain routes. Route 4 will close at […]
Arnold, CA…The early season storm has temporarily closed Hwy 120 Tioga pass and Hwy 108 Sonora Pass. Hwy 4 Ebbetts Pass has controls in effect over the summit. Hwy 88 Carson Pass had controls in place until a few minutes ago but has just dropped requirements. Drive Safe & Carry Chains, Blankets, Water & Food […]
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park is experiencing high fire danger, along with continued hot and dry weather patterns. Due to the current and predicted fire conditions and fire behavior, the Superintendent of Yosemite National Park will be implementing Stage I fire restrictions until further notice is given. By order of the Superintendent of Yosemite National Park […]
Groveland, CA…The Stanislaus National Forest provides the following information about planned prescribed underburns on the forest. The Bear Mountain Underburn, Groveland Ranger District. Located about 22 miles east of Groveland along Forest Road 1S03, in the vicinity of Ackerson and Bear Mountain, Township 1S, Range 19E. Smoke may be visible from Hwy. 120 and Evergreen […]
Yosemite, CA…Lawsuit Settled Between National Park Service, DNC Parks and Resorts, and Yosemite Hospitality, LLC Over Trademarks and Service Marks. DNC Parks and Resorts at Yosemite, Inc. (Delaware North), the United States of America, and Yosemite Hospitality, LLC (Aramark) have settled the lawsuit filed by Delaware North related to Delaware North’s former concession contract at […]
Yosemite, CA….Are you fire ready? Defensible space inspections will begin in the park on June 10th. Creating defensible space is essential to improve your home’s chance of surviving a wildfire. It is the buffer you create between a building on your property and the grass, trees, shrubs, or any wildland area that surround it. This […]
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park is Stunning as it Gears Up for Memorial Day Weekend! Below are a few webcam images from a few minutes ago to get you in the mood to take a drive…
Yosemite National Park, CA…Discover Yosemite National Park through the eyes of naturalist guides with lifetimes of Yosemite experience and insider knowledge on one of Yosemite Conservancy’s unforgettable Outdoor Adventures with proceeds going to restoring trails and habitat, protecting vulnerable wildlife and park educational programs. Students from the Yosemite Leadership Program (one of the youth programs […]
Mariposa, CA…Caltrans, the National Weather Service (NWS) and several other agencies and partners are teaming up to bring a proactive approach to weather forecasting and its impact on California’s transportation network. Caltrans District 10 (Stockton) and the NWS Hanford office in Central California are co-piloting the “Prepare Program” in Mariposa County. This program calls for […]
Arnold, CA…You will need to chain up or engage the 4wd this morning to make it to the slopes. On Hwy 88 they have it open through the Carson Spur area and controls are in effect above Dew Drop Inn. Hwy 26 is still closed for repairs. Bear Valley devotees will need traction aids above […]
Arnold, CA…At 308 PM PST, scattered strong thunderstorms were located near San Andreas south to near Sonora and La Grange, moving northeast at 30 mph. Half inch hail is possible with these storm along with heavy rain. Locations impacted include…Sonora, Jackson, San Andreas, Calaveras Big Trees SP, Paloma, Big Bend Summit, Ione, Valley Springs, Rail […]
Mariposa, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is planning a pre-emptive closure of State Route 140 in and near the Ferguson Fire burn scar beginning at approximately 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. This is due to an ongoing storm that could impact the roadway, and the closure is scheduled for the sake of […]
Arnold, CA…If you are heading to the hills to recreate today pack your chains as these are the conditions in our area at this time. On Hwy 88 you can reach Kirkwood from the west today but you will need to chain up 6 miles past Ham Station. On Hwy 4 traction aids are needed […]
Arnold, CA…It looks to be another busy few days of weather. At this time you will need to engage the 4wd from Camp Connell on up on Hwy 4. On Hwy 88 Kirkwood is again an island. Hwy 88 is closed in the Carson Spur area to block access from the west. From the east […]
Arnold, CA…At this time Hwy 26 is still closed from the mudslide a few days ago. As for chain controls…from north to south. On Hwy 88 you will need to chain up 7 miles east of Pine Grove. Hwy 4 will have you needing traction aids from Arnold on up. The Sonora Pass Hwy or […]
Mariposa, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) re-opened State Route 140 in and near the Ferguson Fire burn scar at approximately 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 14, 2019. The road was pre-emptively closed due to an incoming storm at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, and remained closed for approximately 19 hours. This […]
Mariposa County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is planning a pre-emptive closure of State Route 140 in and near the Ferguson Fire burn scar beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. This is due to an ongoing storm that could impact the roadway, and the closure is scheduled for the sake of […]
Yosemite, CA…All roads closed due to heavy snow and fallen trees at least until noon on Wednesday, February 6 Yosemite has received heavy snow, which has caused numerous trees to fall. As a result all roads are currently closed. Call 209/372-0200 (then 1, 1) to check current road status. People in Yosemite should stay indoors […]
Arnold, CA….In the fluid battle to keep electrons flowing to customers in this wave of storms PG&E is losing a bit of ground this afternoon. The winter storm warning expired about 17 minutes ago so the clearing conditions should help. At this time we are back up to 21,313 in Amador, Alpine, Calaveras, Tuolumne & […]
Arnold, CA….Chain Controls are in Effect on our local Hwys. From north to south…Hwy 88 is closed at Carson Spur West of Kirkwood for Avalanche Control. On Hwy 4 you will need to chain up or engage the 4wd from Arnold on up. On Hwy 108 traction aids will be needed from Twain Harte on […]
Yosemite, CA…Big Oak Flat Road, Wawona Road, and El Portal Road may be impacted due to heavy precipitation. Temporary road closures and delays may be possible over the next several days along Big Oak Flat Road (Highway 120 West), Wawona Road (Highway 41), and El Portal Road (Highway 140) inside Yosemite National Park. An incoming […]
Yosemite, CA…Yosemite National Park remains open, however there will be limited access to the park along the Highway 41 corridor from the South Entrance to the Badger Pass Road during the hours of highest visitation due to continuing issues with human waste and resource damage. Park Rangers will staff a check point at the South […]
Mariposa, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is making ongoing emergency repairs and engaging in rehabilitation work on State Route 140 in the Ferguson Fire burn scar – from Briceburg to the Yosemite National Park boundary. The Ferguson Fire ravaged areas on and near SR-140 both inside and outside Yosemite in summer 2018, creating a […]
Yosemite, CA…The Tioga and Glacier Point Roads in Yosemite National Park are closed for the winter season. There have been several storm systems that have moved through the park over the past two weeks. The Tioga Road is a seasonal road that closes each season, based on weather and road conditions. The road is closed […]
Yosemite, CA….From the National Park Service…”Here in Yosemite National Park, employees provide law enforcement, EMS, search and rescue, and fire fighting efforts. We are so grateful to have an outstanding staff of dedicated first responders protecting this park! On Thursday, the US Postal Service honored first responders from Yosemite, CAL FIRE, and the U.S. Forest […]
Yosemite, CA…A male and female visitor died in an apparent fall from Taft Point in Yosemite National Park. Yosemite National Park Rangers are recovering the bodies this morning. This incident is under investigation and no further details are available. No photos or videos are available. The identification of the deceased has not yet been determined.
