Mariposa County
Coverage of Mariposa County in the Nexus archive.
- Services for older adults in LA at risk as state leaders consider funding shift
Los Angeles senior services, including meals and caregiver support, face potential cuts under a proposed state funding shift. The Los Angeles Coalition for Aging warns this could reduce over 400,000 annual meals for older adults and worsen homelessness, as resources are redirected to rural areas.
- Samurai sword-wielding maniac on the run after trying to carve up man at party and cops can’t find him
A manhunt is underway in Northern California's Mariposa County for a suspect who allegedly attempted to kill another person with a samurai sword during a fight at a party on Saturday. Authorities are searching for the individual, described as a 'maniac,' who remains at large.
- PG&E Cuts Power to Some Customers in California on Fire Risk
PG&E cut power to over 2,000 homes and businesses in California due to a fast-moving wildfire near Yosemite National Park. The wildfire prompted evacuation orders for thousands of people. The fire is one of California's largest wildfires of the year.
- Caltrans brings down giant boulder along highway to Yosemite National Park
Caltrans crews performed a controlled removal of a giant boulder along Highway 140 in Mariposa County to ensure safe passage to Yosemite National Park. The construction was done near Briceburg. The event was captured on video showing the boulder collapsing into the roadway.