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A 71-year-old man was arrested Friday on suspicion of arson for igniting the massive Oak fire in Mariposa County last year that destroyed 127 residences and dozens of outbuildings, prosecutors and investigators announced.Arson investigators took Edward Frederick Wackerman, a longtime Mariposa resident, into custody without incident after a nearly yearlong extensive probe into the blaze that also consumed 19,244 acres of vegetation, officials said.

Fresno is a bustling city located in the heart of California, offering plenty of things to do and see.However, sometimes it's nice to get out of the city and explore the surrounding areas.Fortunately, Fresno is surrounded by beautiful landscapes, historic sites, and quaint towns, making it a great starting point for a variety of day trips.

If you're looking for the best national parks in the United States, you've come to the right place.This article will give you expert tips on what Parks are must-sees and which ones you can skip.You'll also get some history on each of these unique places so that you can appreciate them even more when you see them in person.

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One person was injured in a shooting on a residential block near Jefferson Square Park in San Francisco Monday evening.The shooting happened on the 1200 block of Eddy Street at 7:23 p.m., and the victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.[KRON4] Constellatia Martin, the suspect in a wrong-way crash on I-280 that killed a San Francisco woman last month, and was later found naked nearby allegedly screaming odd things and acting "erratic," has pleaded not guilty to five felonies.

Image The di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art in Napa features many Northern Californian artists, including Mark di Suvero and his sculpture For Veronica.Credit...Grace Hendricks NAPA There's a popular stop in Wine Country, along a winding highway with acres of vineyards unfurling on either side.But it isn't a place to taste chardonnay or cabernet sauvignon, nor is it a new Michelin-starred restaurant.

Editor's Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel's weekly newsletter.Get news about destinations opening, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments.Sun and water can cooperate to make a visit to Yosemite National Park in California potentially extra special.

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After a few warm days, Southern Californians are again seeing temperatures drop as a low-pressure system moves down the state, bringing rare rain and mountain snow for the first week of May.Temperatures across the region fell Monday by about 10 to 20 degrees from Sunday as a strong marine layer from the coast brought light rain to the Southland, according to the National Weather Service.

Overnight at the edge of the state, temperatures dropped in the area around Bridgeport, hitting minus 27 degrees in the early morning hours Saturday.The mountainous area near Yosemite National Park - situated between Mammoth Lakes and Lake Tahoe - is accustomed to cooler temperatures but since the two weeks of storms that hit California, it has been running about 30 degrees below its average low of 10 degrees for the time of year, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Tony Fuentes.

One of Yosemite National Park's most sought-after destinations will soon be commemorated by the United States Postal Service.Nevada Fall, the 594-foot-high waterfall towering over the Yosemite Valley, will be featured as part of the Postal Service's new waterfall stamp collection to be released next month.

The Big Melt is finally underway in the Sierra Nevada range, and soon there will be few wild places beyond the reach of water sounds: dripping, gurgling and roaring as runoff flows from lofty peaks to sage plains below.But the whiplash change from extreme drought to epic snowpack is having very different consequences for a variety of species.

Manteca.Modesto.Merced.Of all the cities along Highway 99 en route to Yosemite National Park, one stands out as a growing tourist destination.Merced has been developing a vibrant, reimagined Main Street anchored by a stylish, full-service hotel - El Capitan.Reopened in 2021 under the boutique brand Joie de Vivre by Hyatt, El Capitan brings comfort and a celebratory vibe to this gateway to Yosemite.

Jeff Watters and his friends weren't sure what to think of the streaking lights that dashed across the Sacramento night sky late Friday.About seven meteor-like blazes appeared to dart by around 9:30 p.m., diverting attention from ongoing St. Patrick's Day revelry, as evidenced by video that Watters took.

Yosemite National Park plans to "restore minimal public access" Saturday, after shuttering for almost a month because of multiple strong winter storms that dumped record-breaking snow, caused several rock falls and damaged many park facilities.Yosemite Valley - one of the most popular and accessible parts of the world-famous park - will reopen to visitors Saturday during daylight hours, but park officials warned that many roads in the park remain closed and trails are still snow-covered, according to a statement from park officials.

After up to 15 feet of snow fell on some areas of Yosemite National Park, the park has been closed with no estimated time of reopening, among the many closures of parks and forestlands across California following a series of powerful winter storms."Park crews are working to restore critical services so visitors can safely return," Yosemite park officials said.

Recent storms have transformed Southern California's usually bone-dry wildlands into brilliant green landscapes, snow-capped mountains and something even more breathtaking: seldom-seen waterfalls.After heavy storm systems brought rain and snow to Angeles National Forest, drivers along Highway 39, north of Azusa, were gifted with the rare sight of temporary waterfalls cascading down the rocky cliffs.

Yosemite National Park will remain closed through at least early next week - if not longer - as park officials continue to respond to historic snowfall that buried cabins and blocked roads, according to national park officials.Officials said the park, which has been closed to the public since Feb. 25, could reopen as early as March 13, but called that a "best-case scenario" in a tweet, especially with another storm forecast to bring even more precipitation later this week.

Two people died in a rock slide Tuesday at Yosemite National Park, according to the Mariposa County Sheriff's Office.The slide occurred between the town of El Portal and the park's Arch Rock Entrance, the Sheriff's Office said.Officials have not released the names of the people killed.El Portal Road, a continuation of Highway 140 into Yosemite Valley, was temporarily closed Tuesday due to the rockfall.

You've probably seen the striking image on your Instagram feed: a towering wall of stone cut down the center by what appears to be a glowing stream of lava flowing down the rock face.The sight at Yosemite National Park - not actually a lava flow but a waterfall streaming down the face of El Capitan and illuminated spectacularly by a February sunset, has captured the interest of millions and drawn flocks of park visitors.

Yosemite National Park, which used a reservation system the last three summers to limit crowds while dealing with COVID-19 and infrastructure work, will not require reservations in summer 2023.Park officials made the announcement on Twitter Tuesday morning.The move means less red tape for travelers but sparked worries among some park-watchers that difficult crowding might lie ahead.