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Air Quality Remains Poor with More Than 1.25 Million Acres Burning In California

CALIFORNIA – Overnight more favorable weather conditions helped to aid firefighters in their efforts towards containment. Currently, more than 14,000 firefighters are battling over two dozen major fires and lightning complexes across California. With the favorable weather conditions come more lightening strikes with the threat of additional fires. Authorities remain on high alert during these lightening storms. Since the lightning ...

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Bernie McGoldrick | Candidate for Yosemite Unified School Board

I am running for Area 3 of the Yosemite Unified School Board and would very much appreciate your support.  I am dedicated to creating opportunities for all students and want to help lead our district through the many challenges we face. I believe I am well qualified to do the work of a school board member.  I have been self-employed ...

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Virtual Yosemite: Visit Yosemite’s High Country With a Virtual Trip to Westfall Meadows

Image of a flower meadow created using virtual reality.

YOSEMITE — As distance learning and home schooling resume, online activities for students can include exploration of spectacular natural environments such as Yosemite National Park. The Virtual Yosemite in-depth online tour can help facilitate this. For the interactive 360° VR experience, go to: https://www.virtualyosemite.org/virtual-tour/#node258 When the normal summer crowds congregate in Yosemite Valley, an escape to the peace of less ...

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Madera County Reports 3,484 Covid-19 Cases

MADERA – Madera County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) is reporting 145 new cases as of  Aug. 24, 2020 bringing the total number of reported cases to 3,484. According to the MCDPH dashboard there are 815 active cases including 16 Madera County residents hospitalized in Madera County, with 2,619 recovered and 50 deceased to date. Reporting area D which includes ...

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Over 14,000 Firefighters Continue to Battle Fires Across California

CALIFORNIA – Over 14,000 firefighters continue to battle more than two dozen major fires and lightning complexes across California. Weather conditions overnight were more favorable for the firefighters. Unfortunately with the better weather conditions there were nearly 300 lightning strikes across California. Firefighters continue to monitor for additional lightning strike wildfires and the potential for additional lightning today. Since the ...

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Another Weekend Rescue on Willow Creek

BASS LAKE – Madera County Search and Rescue Deputies and volunteers responded to the area of Willow Creek near the Falls Beach Recreation Area this weekend to rescue a 29-year-old woman from Daly City that had fallen while hiking and complained of pain. The woman suffered injuries while hiking on the rough side of the river opposite of the designated ...

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Yosemite Daily Updates

OAKHURST – Yosemite updates courtesy of Visit Yosemite/Madera County along with some interesting bear facts. 08-24-20 Daily Conditions Report          08-24-20 CALIFORNIA ROAD CONDITIONS 2020 Total Bear Incidents: 17 2020 Total Property Damage: $ 2,778 Compared to 2019 (the lowest year on record for number of bear incidents), bear incidents are down by  5.6% and property damage is up ...

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Robert Moye Jr. Sentenced for the Unlawful Killing of Galen Lee

MADERA – On August 20, 2020, Robert Eugene Moye Jr. Was sentenced to 9 years in state prison for the unlawful killing of Galen Lee. Galen was well loved by his family, community and tribe. The courtroom and hallways were full of family and friends that expressed the great love and loss the community of North Fork experienced with the ...

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Madera County Department of Public Health Reports 3,339 Covid Cases

MADERA — Madera County has a total of 3,339 reported cases of COVID-19, according to the Madera County Department of Public Health’s (MCDPH) dashboard. There are currently 752 active cases, with 22 local residents hospitalized in Madera County. The MCDPH is reporting 49 deaths as of Aug. 21, 2020. Reporting area D — which includes zip codes 93601, 93604, 93614, ...

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Yosemite Fire Updates

Half Dome Mountain against blue sky in Yosemite National Park

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK – The two fires currently burning in the park, (Blue Jay Fire and White Wolf) are being used as control fires. The goal for both fires is to contain them to a specific area and to confine them, using natural barriers like the bare ground and granite. This strategy reduces fire impacts to firefighters who may be ...

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