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Madera County Reports 1 New Case; Total Now 70

MADERA — A male under the age of 20 is the latest confirmed case of COVID-19 in Madera County, according to the Madera County Department of Public Health (MCDPH). Friday’s case brings the total countywide to 70.Madera County health officials also reported Friday that 15 cases remain “active” while 53 people who were confirmed with the virus have now fully ...

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SNF: Developed Recreation Sites to Remain Closed Through May 21

MOUNTAIN AREA – The Sierra National Forest announced Friday (May 15) that developed recreation sites will remain closed through May 21, 2020. The purpose of the Closure Order extension is to “protect public and employee health and safety, along with protection of natural and cultural resources, by closing designated developed recreation sites on the Sierra National Forest from May 16th ...

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Meet the Minarets Class of 2020 Valedictorians

By Janine Alven, student journalist for Minarets Press O’NEALS — Despite our current circumstances regarding the pandemic, four students from the 2020 graduating class have persevered and been named valedictorians. With their exemplary work and determination, seniors Mackenzie Camacho, Joseph Langley, Autumn Pecarovich and Synovia Wold have earned the honor of being valedictorians. Mackenzie Camacho Camacho explained, “I set becoming ...

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Mariposa County Sees First COVID-19 Fatality

MARIPOSA — County health officials have reported the first local death from COVID-19.Health officials confirmed Friday morning that a 78-year-old Mariposa County woman died from coronavirus. The woman, who reportedly had underlying health conditions, contracted COVID-19 from a Stanislaus County nursing and rehabilitation center, health officials said. Mariposa County has reported a total of just 15 cases. All of the ...

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2020 Census Shows Communities Not Just Geographic Locations

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Article reprinted with permission from census.gov. This story is part of an occasional series on the important community benefits that come from responding to the 2020 Census. Whether you live in a metropolis or a tiny crossroads, in the suburbs or on a boat sailing from port to port, responding to the 2020 Census is critical for your community. But ...

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Sugar Pine Road Tree Work Begins: Expect Weekday Delays

MOUNTAIN AREA — Tree crews have started clearing hundreds of dead trees along Sugar Pine Road (Road 630). The work site is located off of Highway 41 between Oakhurst and Fish Camp. Intermittent road closures adjacent to the project began Thursday (May 14) and will remain in place from Monday through Friday, causing 20-minute delays for some motorists for at ...

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No New Cases Since Monday; County Prepping for Phase 2.5

MADERA — For the third straight day, Madera County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) reported no new cases of COVID-19. The county has had a total of 69 confirmed coronavirus cases — but has not seen a new case since Monday.County officials already have an aggressive contact tracing operation in place and are hoping to ramp up testing countywide in ...

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Martinez Responds to Gov’s Executive Order on Upcoming Election

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MADERA  — Rebecca Martinez, Madera County clerk-recorder and registrar of voters, has responded to Governor Gavin Newsome’s executive order, issued on May 8, regarding the November 3 General Election. “The Governor’s action requires that all registered voters be issued a vote by mail ballot for the upcoming general election,” Martinez saaid. “This will be business as usual for Madera County ...

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Celebration of Life for Bill Snigar

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William “Bill” Daniel Snigar passed away at the age of 80 on April, 29, 2020. Bill was born April 9, 1940, in Nicholson, PA. Bill lived in Coarsegold for 25 years. He passed away at home from natural causes surrounded by his loving wife Becky Snigar and family. He loved motorcycles, cooking, camping, bowling, hiking and backpacking in the Sierra ...

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Mariposa County Gets OK to Move to Phase 2.5

MARIPOSA — Mariposa County officials received word late Wednesday from the California Department of Public Health that the county’s “Roadmap to Reopen” has been approved and the county can now immediately move to Phase 2.5. ​​​​​​​What does Phase 2.5 mean for Mariposa County residents? To stay in Phase 2.5, the county must avoid the spread of COVID-19, so Mariposa County ...

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