YOSEMITE — Among the diversity of wildlife in Yosemite National Park, approximately 150 Great Gray Owls call the park home. This is approximately 65% of the Great Gray Owl population in the state of California. The Great Gray Owl is a California State Endangered Species and is a large-bodied raptor that is also found in Asia and Europe. However, research ...

Two road impovement projects are under way in the area, and motorists need to prepare for delays. Drivers headed north out of Oakhurst should expect traffic delays on Highway 41 between Cedar Valley and Fish Camp. From Oct. 15 through Oct. 19, the pavement rehab project will continue on both sides of the road. No construction work will be done ...

MADERA – A third suspect is behind bars tonight following his arrest in connection with a residential burglary in Chowchilla last week. Sheriff John Anderson said in a press release that he credits local media for helping reach Madera County residents, who provided the information necessary for the arrest.

Sheriff issues fraud alert about emails claiming to be from FBI. MADERA COUNTY – Anyone who receives an email claiming to be from the Federal Bureau of Investigation should delete it immediately, according to Sheriff John Anderson.

MADERA – A Madera County Superior Court jury convicted Melvin Lewis on Oct. 10, of two felony charges of possession of rock cocaine for sale and transportation of rock cocaine, Madera County District Attorney Michael R. Keitz announced.

Jessica Garcia found in South Fork Drainage of Merced River – YOSEMITE — Jessica Garcia, an employee of DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, Inc., has been located alive after she was reported missing when she did not show up for work at the Wawona Hotel on Sunday, Oct. 7. Garcia was located at approximately 1 p.m. this afternoon by ...

Jessica Rose Garcia, Employed by DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, Inc., Last Seen in Wawona Area YOSEMITE –Yosemite National Park Rangers are searching for Jessica Rose Garcia, who did not show up for work at the Wawona Hotel Saturday. Garcia, a 23-year-old female employee of DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, Inc., was scheduled to start work at 9 ...

Sex offender living in Madera home where kids play; Fresno County probationer also jailed MADERA COUNTY – A citizen’s tip concerning a registered sex offender led deputies to Danny Bryant, 65, of Madera, who was found living in a home with easy access to kids.

Over 1,000 Volunteers Worked 8,000 Hours During Annual Event YOSEMITE – Approximately 1,150 Yosemite Facelift volunteers collected approximately 5,000 pounds of litter and 15,000 pounds of concrete, asphalt, and other large trash at the 9th Annual Yosemite Facelift event in Yosemite National Park. Dozens of miles of roadway, riverbed, and trails were cleaned. The annual event was held in the ...

MADERA COUNTY — Starting Monday, Oct. 8, Madera County’s Road Department begins a 2-week project on Road 206, between County Road 145 and Friant Road. (See map below).The road will not be closed, but travelers should expect delays between 7 a.m and 4 p.m.