Anthony Garcia is in custody, female accomplice still on the loose. MADERA COUNTY – Sheriff John Anderson announced this afternoon that 34-year old Anthony Garcia (aka avid Garcia), wanted in connection with a residential burglary in the Madera Ranchos, has turned himself in. The second suspect, an unidentified female, remains at large.

MADERA COUNTY – Sheriff John Anderson credits a TV viewer for providing the identity of a man wanted in connection with a residential burglary in the Madera Ranchos. 34-year old Madera resident, Anthony Garcia, who also goes by the name David Garcia, has been identified as the subject captured on surveillance video during a 4-day shopping spree, using credit and ...

Starting Tuesday, Sept. 18, crews have changed their schedule for the remaining Wawona Road work. The remaining road work will occur during the day between 6:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with up to 15-minute delays. The remaining work includes fog sealing, shoulder/ditch paving, and placement of shoulder backing, and cleanup.

Get The Flu Shot, Not The Flu The Madera County Public Health Department is offering Flu Vaccinations at various clinic sites throughout the county. With budget cuts affecting everything, there was only one clinic scheduled in the mountain area. But there has been an additional drive-through flu clinic added to the schedule in North Fork on Tuesday, Oct. 30, from ...

MADERA COUNTY – Two men are behind bars – one for stealing a truck, and the other, his roommate, for cultivation. An early morning call for service sent Deputy Darrell Swengel to Road 30 ½. A prowler could be heard lurking in the neighborhood.

MARIPOSA – Local heirloom tomatoes are vine-ripened for you to taste and savor at the Mariposa Tomato Fest, Sept. 29-30, at the Arts Park and along the Mariposa Creek Parkway. This free family event features the best-tasting tomatoes ever, and allows you and your family to enjoy downtown Mariposa and visit family farms to see first-hand their best growing practices. ...

Local residents experiencing problems receiving phone calls from out-of-town callers MARIPOSA — Many people living in our community and surrounding areas are experiencing intermittent problems receiving long-distance phone calls. This is a national issue related to how a long distance carrier routes calls to you. Your local phone companies are trying to resolve this problem, and need your help.

Central Valley CHP announces “zero-tolerance” cell phone use campaign CALIFORNIA – The California Highway Patrol is not fooling around with people texting and driving. From Sept. 17 – 21, the CHP intends to send a strong message: If you’re caught using a cell phone or texting while driving, you will be cited. Due to the increase in the number of ...

Gregory Garcia sentenced for Armed Robbery under “Use a Gun and You Are Done” MADERA – A Madera man who pointed a gun at a seven month baby was convicted by a jury of armed robbery with the use of a firearm on July 31, 2012 was sentenced today in the Madera Superior Court, announced Michael R. Keitz, District Attorney ...

MADERA – Donald Kevin Mckenzie, 43, of Ahwanee has been found guilty by a Madera Superior Court jury of felony possession of methamphetamine, and two misdemeanors for being under the influence and driving under the influence of a drug.