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McClintock Op Ed: ‘Quarantine and a Free Society’

By Rep. Tom McClintock (R- CA 4th Congressional District)Quarantine is the forced confinement of a person who has contracted or been exposed to an infectious disease. Although it is a long-standing police power of governments, it is seldom used because seldom needed – sick people generally stay home on their own. When it must be used, it is subject to ...

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Madera County Reports 1 New COVID-19 Case Tuesday

MADERA — Madera County Department of Public Health reported one new case of COVID-19 on Tuesday — identified as “a female under 20” years of age.The latest case is “under investigation” in terms of how the victim, now in home isolation, contracted the virus, according to MCDPH officials.Madera County now has had 45 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with two proving to ...

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Chukchansi Offering $10 Food Vouchers to Blood Drive Donors

FRESNO — The Central California Blood Center will host a three-day blood drive sponsored by Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino’ as part of its “Chukchansi Cares” program. The blood drive will take place Thursday (April 30) through Saturday, according to a press release issued Wednesday.“This blood drive is a bi-annual team member event that was originally scheduled to take place ...

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Governor Outlines Four-Step Plan to Reopen Economy, Schools

SACRAMENTO — At a press conference Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom and California Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sonia Angell outlined a broad plan to reopen the state’s economy in four phases, including the limited reintroduction of in-room dining for restaurants and gradual restarts of other non-essential businesses like manufacturing, childcare facilities, retail, gyms and hair salons. Newsom did not ...

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Mariposa County Reports First Confirmed COVID-19 Case

MARIPOSA — The Mariposa County Health and Human Services’ Public Health Branch reported the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in a Mariposa County on Tuesday.The case involves a 23-year-old female who lives in Mariposa County. “She is currently isolating at home,” said a press release issued by health officials. “This case is confirmed community transmission from an area outside of ...

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Madera Community Hospital and Family Health Services Welcomes New Doctor

MADERA — Dr. Geeta Ramesh is a Family Practice Physician with more than a decade of experience working with children, families and seniors in the Central Valley. Dr. Ramesh completed her residency at UCSF Fresno and is accredited by the American Board of Family Medicine. “We are thrilled to welcome an experienced female physician with the professional credentials to care ...

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Madera County Reports 3 New Cases Monday; Total Now 44

MADERA — Madera County Department of Public Health reported three new cases of COVID-19 Monday — “a male and a female in their 30s and a female under 20.” The latest cases are all “under investigation” in terms of how coronavirus was transmitted. All three of the most recent virus victims are in home isolation. Madera County now has had ...

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Coarsegold Man Killed in Head-On Collision on Hwy 41

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OAKHURST — A Coarsegold man was killed Monday morning in a “head-on” collision with a dump truck on Highway 41. The accident occurred after Alain Gerard, 74, a resident of Coarsegold, reportedly had some type of medical emergency while driving and veered into oncoming traffic near Road 420. Gerard died at the scene of the accident, the Madera County Coroners’ ...

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Coarsegold Man Dies Monday in Traffic Accident in Oakhurst

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OAKHURST — A Coarsegold man was killed Monday morning in a “head-on” traffic accident near Highway 41 and Road 420. Alain Gerard, 74, a resident of Coarsegold, died at the scene of the accident, the Madera County Coroners’ Office confirmed. The accident occurred shortly after 9 a.m. and involved two vehicles, a Nissan pickup and a commercial dump truck. Gerard, ...

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New Case Sunday Brings County Total to 41

MADERA — Madera County Department of Public Health reported a new COVID-19 case on Sunday — a man in his 40s. Health officials are still investigating how the latest victim, now in home isolation, contracted the virus. A woman in her 40’s was confirmed with the virus on Saturday and local health officials are trying to determine how she contracted ...

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