Susan Randall passed away March 26th, 2020, following a brief illness. Sue was born April 13, 1943, in San Bernardino. She leaves behind three children, Melinda Brown, Stacy Rankin and Eric Williams. She also leaves three grandchildren (Jade Luddy, Janice Brown, Boo Antoni) and four great-grandchildren (Ambrie Lawrence, Ashlynn Lawrence, Devon Lawrence, Destry Lawrence.) Sue spent much of her early ...

MADERA — The Madera County Board of Supervisors will hold their regularly scheduled board meeting tomorrow (April 7) — but Tuesday’s session is certain to be anything but “regular” as the board chambers at the County Government Center will be closed to the public due to COVID-19 — and the board will achieve a quorum via three supervisors videoconferencing into ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY — Highway 140 has reopened after authorities closed the road Sunday in advance of expected debris flow created by this weekend’s heavy rains. The closure ran from the Briceburg Grade to Cedar Lodge. Authorities said Monday that Mariposa County residents dealing with localized flooding caused by the storm can pick up sandbags at the Mormon Bar and Don ...

SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Aging, in partnership with AARP, is releasing the California For All Resource Card, a one-stop information guide on COVID-19 for ALL Californians – but especially designed for older adults. The Resource Card is a centerpiece of Governor Gavin Newsom’s “Stay Home. Save Lives. Check In.” campaign, which urges all Californians to help combat social ...

YOSMEMITE NATIONAL PARK — Park officials announced Sunday morning that Highway 140 will close today (April 5) at noon. The closure, in effect for the highway west of Yosemite, from Cedar Lodge to Yosemite Bug, is due to a forecast of heavy rain and debris flows in the area. Check https://roads.dot.ca.gov/ for updates. There is emergency access only for residents ...

OAKHURST — Sierra Mountain Quilters wasted no time this past week responding to a call from an area hospital for protective medical masks now so crucial in the battle against COVID-19. Or more precisely — the quilters made masks to protect masks. Last Wednesday (April 1), 190 of these colorful home-sewn cotton masks were collected in front of The Met ...

MADERA — This past week marked a sign-of-the-times milestone for the Madera County District Attorney’s office — on Thursday (April 2) a prosecutor from the DA’s office made the department’s first online court appearance. Under “normal” circumstances, deputy district attorneys must physically go to court to handle cases. However, during this unprecedented pandemic, the Madera County Superior Court is taking ...

MOUNTAIN AREA — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) said Friday the utility remains focused and engaged on “essential projects to provide continuity of service during this critical time and for the safety of its customers and communities.” These essential projects, according to a press release issued by PG&E, involve “maintaining, repairing and upgrading the safety and reliability of its ...

COARSEGOLD — Madera County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) confirmed on Friday that a U.S. Postal Service contracted mail carrier in Coarsegold has tested positive for COVID-19. At this time the source of transmission is under investigation, according to a press release issued Friday afternoon by county officials. As a result, the Coarsegold Post Office has been closed all day ...

MOUNTAIN AREA — Residents in Madera County who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for relief funding from United Way of Fresno and Madera Counties. The nonprofit created the Coronavirus Relief Fund to provide area residents with up to $500 in emergency relief aid. People who have lost their jobs, are struggling with unexpected medical costs or ...