A wildfire ignited near Yosemite National Park in Mariposa County on Friday is, once again, threatening the area and forcing evacuations for residents in the mountainous communities in the Sierra foothills.
Washburn Fire grows as suppression ramps up, blaze 25% contained
The blaze, ignited near the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, has threatened on of America’s iconic national parks.
Judge rejects environmentalists attempt to halt Sierra wildfire prevention efforts
The effort, led by a trio of environmentalist groups and rebuffed by a Federal judge, sought to stop 31 wildfire prevention operations in the Sierra and Sequoia National Forests.
One year after devastating Creek Fire, enviros seek to block efforts to prevent a repeat.
Nearly one year removed from California’s largest wildfire in its history, environmentalists are stiffly resisting efforts by Federal forestry officials to actively manage forests.
Yosemite to reopen Thursday with reservations
Yosemite National Park is continuing along the path to fully reopen after being closed since March 20 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Mariposa Co. Supervisors bid for pay raise officially halted
It turns out, the Mariposa County Board of Supervisors will not be receiving a $30,000 raise after all.
Study: A coronavirus recession exposes Valley economy’s strengths and weaknesses
With some exceptions, the San Joaquin Valley may be ripe to repel a coronavirus-led recession, a new study from Moody’s and the Brookings Institution says.
National Parks around the Valley close temporarily
Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks announced Wednesday that they will be closed until further notice.
Pay raises for Mariposa Co. Supervisors halted after signature campaign
Two months after Mariposa County Supervisors voted to give themselves a big pay raise, residents mounted a strong campaign to halt and repeal it.
Outrage over Mariposa supervisors’ $30,000 raise drives referendum campaign
One month after Mariposa Supervisors voted to give themselves a $30,000 pay raise, there is an active effort afoot from community members to reverse it.
