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Yosemite National Park News Releases

News releases from Yosemite National Park.

January 27th, 2012

Highway 120 – Big Oak Flat Road Set to Reopen in Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park announces that the Big Oak Flat Road (the continuation of Highway 120) within the park will reopen tomorrow morning, January 28, 2012, at 8:00 a.m. The park’s Roads and Trails Crew worked throughout the week to clear the road of debris and rocks after a large rockfall occurred late last Sunday evening, January 22, 2012. Two lanes have been reestablished on the road and it will be open to unrestricted traffic tomorrow morning. Read more

January 26th, 2012

Yosemite National Park Announces the Release of the Finding of No Significant Impact for the Ahwahnee Comprehensive Rehabilitation Plan

Yosemite National Park announces the signing of The Ahwahnee Comprehensive Rehabilitation Plan Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). The FONSI records the decision of the National Park Service to adopt a long-term plan for the rehabilitation of The Ahwahnee (described as Alternative 3 in environmental assessment released for public review in July 2011). Yosemite National Park announces the signing of The Ahwahnee Comprehensive Rehabilitation Plan Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). The FONSI records the decision of the National Park Service to adopt a long-term plan for the rehabilitation of The Ahwahnee. Read more

January 24th, 2012

Yosemite National Park Releases Environmental Assessment for Hiking to Half Dome

Yosemite National Park announces the availability of the Half Dome Trail Stewardship Plan Draft Environmental Assessment for public review. Public comments on the plan will be accepted from today, Tuesday, January 24, 2012 through Thursday, March 15, 2012. The Half Dome Trail Stewardship Plan was developed to address crowded conditions, visitor experience, and safety on the Half Dome Trail and encompasses the two mile section from the John Muir Trail to the summit of Half Dome. Read more

Sierra Sun Times

News of the Sierra Nevada Including Yosemite National Park.

Mariposa Gazette

Since 1854 - California's oldest weekly newspaper of continuous publication.

February 3rd, 2012

Bus burns, but student and driver are safe

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On a routine trip to Mariposa on Monday afternoon, Mariposa Public Utility District (MPUD) fire Captain Dennis Buck happened on a small Maripoas County Unified School District (MCUSD) bus in the smoldering phase of an engine compartment fire.

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February 3rd, 2012

JCF finds new CEO

After a lengthy and thorough recruiting process, the John C. Fremont Healthcare District Hospital Board of Directors has signed a contract with David Hill as the district’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO.)

Hill will begin at John C. Fremont Healthcare District the week of Feb. 20, a few weeks before the district implements electronic health records.

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