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All-Inclusive Micro Wedding Giveaway

BASS LAKE — Along with scrapped vacations, cancelled cruises, postponed conferences, and social gatherings, weddings have become another logistical casualty in the current health crisis. Immediate health concerns, gathering restrictions, venue and border closures have directly affected many wedding plans. As a result, over one million weddings across America have been postponed until later this year and into 2021 including ...

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Important Information Regarding Upcoming November Election

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MADERA — A General Election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. The following offices are scheduled to appear on that ballot: FEDERAL AND STATE OFFICES President and Vice President of the United States U.S. Representative in Congress, Districts 4 & 16 Member of the Assembly, District 5 SCHOOL OFFICES Madera County Board of Education, Areas 1, 2 (ST), 4, ...

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Madera County COVID-19 Update

MADERA — As of July 30, the Madera County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) is reporting the total number of positive test results for COVID-19 to be 1,886. According to the MCDPH COVID-19 Dashboard, there are 835 active cases, with 44 Madera County residents hospitalized in Madera County hospitals. Of the 1,886 positive test results, 1,023 have recovered. 372 were ...

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Madera County Sheriff’s Office Makes Human Trafficking Arrest; Looking for Additional Victims

MADERA — On July 28, Madera County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) detectives arrested 27-year-old Madera Ranchos resident Dylan Colby Nichols Dobbs after an investigation involving his abuse, coercion, and sex trafficking of a 22-year-old woman. Dobbs has been booked into the Madera County Department of Corrections on felony charges of human trafficking, possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, financial elder ...

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Vegetation Fire Turns Into Arson & Felony Domestic Violence Arrest

MARIPOSA — On July 23, 2020, deputies responded to a call regarding a violent male individual, residing in the 5000 block of Alta Vista Rd., who was at the scene of a vegetation and structure fire. Upon contacting Charles Leslie, 52, of Mariposa, deputies learned that Charles had been drinking and purposely started the fire because he “…was upset that ...

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Madera County Businesses Anxiously Waiting for their Opportunity to Reopen

MADERA — In Madera County, many local business owners have been excitedly and anxiously waiting for their opportunity to reopen since the COVID-19 pandemic started, as several counties have begun transitioning to encouraging business to reopen in early July. However, according to Brian Gamble, Senior Administrative Analyst at Madera County Department of Public Health, Madera County was put on the ...

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Madera County Libraries Support Students Through Online Learning

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MADERA — As families and schools prepare for online learning, all Madera County Library locations continue offering curbside services for the community. Patrons can place holds on books, DVDs, and other materials via the library’s mobile app, online catalog, or by phone. Staff will prepare items and contact patrons with instructions and scheduled times for contactless curbside checkout. ‘Grab bags’ ...

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Madera County Covid-19 Update

MADERA — Madera County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) is reporting a total of 1723 positive test results as of  Sunday, July 26. There are 835 active cases, including 40 Madera County residents who have been hospitalized. Of the 1,723 positive results, 867 are considered recovered. There have been 21 deaths, most with underlying health conditions according to the MCDPH. ...

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Grape Day Webinar Features Advancements in Viticulture and Enology Research

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FRESNO — Fresno State’s Department of Viticulture and Enology and Viticulture and Enology Research Center welcomes area grape growers, managers, winemakers and winery personnel to sign up for its Grape Day virtual webinar on Tuesday, Aug. 4., from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The event is sponsored by American Vineyard Magazine [12] and features research seminars on grape and wine topics by ...

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Car Passenger Shot On Highway 41

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ROLLING HILLS — On Monday, July 27, 2020, at approximately 3:24 a.m., California Highway Patrol unit was on an enforcement stop on southbound SR-41 at Ave. 12, conducting a possible DUI investigation. At that time, a passing motorist stopped and advised the officer that his passenger had just been shot by the occupant of another vehicle. The CHP officers immediately ...

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