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California Invests $1.1 Billion to Continue Rebuilding Transportation Infrastructure

A pavement rehabilitation project on State Route 140 from 1.7 miles east of Catheys Valley Park to the north State Route 49 junction in Mariposa County received $18.8 million. SACRAMENTO — This week, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) allocated more than $1.1 billion for projects to repair and improve transportation infrastructure throughout the state. The allocation includes more than $533 ...

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Wasuma Elementary School Kindergarten Round-Up!

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WASUMA — Wasuma Elementary School kindergarten round-up is taking place on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Transitional Kindergarten students must turn five between September 2, 2023, and April 2, 2024. To be eligible, kindergarten children must be five years old on or before September 1, 2023. INFORMATION REQUIRED BEFORE REGISTRATION CAN BE COMPLETE: 1. Proof of Age (Birth Record, Baptism Cert., ...

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Alert: Areal Flood Watch Sierra Foothills

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES—The National Weather Service Hanford Office has issued an Areal Flood Watch for the Serra Foothills in effect from 5:00 pm Wednesday, March 28th, through late Wednesday night. The following areas are included: Mariposa Madera Foothills Mariposa Madera Lower Sierra Tulare Foothills Fresno Tulare Lower Sierra South End Sierra Foothills South End of the Lower Sierra Auberry North Fork ...

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Deputy Involved Shooting Following Pursuit of Homicide Suspect

MADERA COUNTY—The Madera County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is currently cooperating with an investigation into the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting incident. On Monday, March 27, 2023, Madera County Sheriff’s Investigators were conducting a follow-up investigation into the recent homicide in North Fork when they located 28-year-old Brandunn Wilson leaving a residence in the town of Friant. Wilson was identified as ...

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More Early Spring Winter Weather on the Way

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES—The National Weather Service Hanford Office is warning residents that a storm system will impact Central California Tuesday through Wednesday, resulting in periods of rain in the San Joaquin Valley and the Sierra Nevada foothills. Major to extreme winter storm impacts are expected in the Sierra Nevada. The majority of this precipitation will fall Tuesday evening and Tuesday night. ...

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Alert: Shelter in Place Mammoth Pools Mobile Home Park

NORTH FORK–Madera County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning for residents of the Mammoth Pools Mobile Home Park to shelter in place at this time. This is due to law enforcement activity in the area. We have no further information at this time but will update this article when new details are made available. UPDATE 11:45AM A Shelter in Place ...

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Alert: Traffic Collision Teaford Meadows

TEAFORD MEADOWS—The California Highway Patrol is reporting a traffic collision has occurred on Teaford Saddle Road and Road 426. A single vehicle is involved and no injuries are being reported. The vehicle has gone off the road and overturned. There is no lane blockage being reported at this time but you can expect activity in the area. Please use caution. ...

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CAL FIRE Announces Funding for Wildfire and Forest Health Issues Research

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SACRAMENTO—The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is announcing the availability of up to $5.5 million in grant funding for Forest Health Research projects. CAL FIRE is soliciting applications for research in forest health and wildland fire science critical to the State of California that support landowners, resource agencies, fire management organizations, and decision-makers throughout the state. ...

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California Transportation Commission Approves State Funding

MADERA COUNTY–The California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved State Route 99 (SR 99) State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP) funding to fully fund the gap closure of SR 99 in Madera County from Avenue 7 to Avenue 12 at Thursday’s March 22-23, 2023 meeting. As a result, the Madera County region will receive an additional $54.7 million in State funds for ...

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Traffic Restrictions Next Week in Mariposa County

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY – Traffic Restrictions Next Week in Mariposa County MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has the following work scheduled on State Routes 49 and 140 next week in Mariposa County. Route 49 • The right shoulder will be closed from the California Ranger Station to Joe Howard Road for utility work beginning Monday, March 27, ...

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