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Yosemite National Park News Releases

News releases from Yosemite National Park.

April 13th, 2012

Yosemite Grant 150th Anniversary Logo Unveiled in Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park unveiled the logo for the Yosemite Grant 150th Anniversary during a ceremony yesterday, April 12, at Yosemite Lodge. Approximately 120 people attended the ceremony, which was held during the quarterly Yosemite Gateway Partners Meeting. The logo was created to help the park plan for the 150th anniversary of the Yosemite Grant, which will be commemorated on June 30, 2014. Park Superintendent Don Neubacher and representatives of the gateway communities unveiled the logo. Read more

March 19th, 2012

Yosemite National Park Announces the Preliminary Alternative Concepts Workbook is now Available on the Park’s Website

Yosemite National Park announces the availability of the Preliminary Alternative Concepts Workbook for the Comprehensive Management Plan for the Merced Wild and Scenic River Plan (MRP) on the park’s website today. Hard copies of the workbook will be available next week. The goal of the MRP is to provide visitor access and protect resources within the Merced River corridor. The document provides a look at the preliminary alternative concepts of the MRP. This is the first opportunity for the general public to see what the park has developed, incorporating scientific analysis and public comment. These preliminary alternatives will be refined and become a part of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the MRP, which will be released in the fall. Copies of the workbook will also be provided to each individual attending the Workshops/Site Visits. 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.

May 17th, 2012

Highway 49 South to be fully closed

Blasting will take place on Monday, May 21

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close State Route 49 from Silva Road/ Indian Peak Road to Allred Road for blasting.

Blasting was originally going to occur on Friday, May 19, 2012, but has been rescheduled for Monday, May 21, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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May 17th, 2012

Softball squad advances in playoffs

Mariposa's championship softball team whipped Woodland Christian to open the Sac-Joaquin Section Division VI playoffs Thursday afternoon in Lodi, 11-0.

The victory advances them into action this Saturday at Arnaiz Field in Stockton in their quest for the section title.

Look for more results as they are available on this Web site.

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May 17th, 2012

Thomas exhibits at JCF Clinic II

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Artist and resident of Mariposa, Vicki D. Thomas is exhibiting her colorful spring watercolors in the lobby of John C. Fremont Clinic II from now through July. This is her third exhibit having had some of her other paintings displayed in the hospital admitting office.

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