Dear Editor, The Madera County District Attorney’s Department is one of the most problem-ridden departments in our County. Our current DA, Michael Keitz, has cost the taxpayers more than $1.5 million. Let me explain:

I am supporting Michael Keitz for re-election as our Madera County district attorney. Mr. Keitz’s 22 years of service as a prosecutor makes him a clear and obvious choice. Mr. Keitz’s opponent, David Linn, has 40 years of absolutely no prosecutorial experience and expects us to turn the leadership of a 41 person office over to an inexperienced slip and ...

Madera County needs, and deserves, an experienced District Attorney as our chief law enforcement officer. That is why I have endorsed Michael Keitz and urge voters to join me in reelecting him as our District Attorney. There is no substitute for experience and for the past 22 years, Michael has proven himself to be one tough prosecutor. Even in the ...

MARIPOSA – The “Biggest and Best Show in the Sierra” hits the streets of Mariposa this weekend, featuring a Friday night cruise with photo ops, and a Saturday show. Two hundred Custom Cars and Hot Rods will be on display at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. From Model A’s to a ...

OAKHURST – This month the local charitible organization Helping One Woman (HOW) will help many. The ladies of HOW will gather on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. at the Hitching Post for a fun evening set to benefit fire stations in Oakhurst, Ahwahnee, Bass Lake, and Cedar Valley.

AHWAHNEE – Looking for a reason to tee up with friends? Members of the Oakhurst Sierra Sunrise Rotary invite golfers and others to the 24th Annual Rick Murphy Memorial Golf Tournament, on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Sierra Meadows Golf Course. The Rick Murphy Memorial Golf Tournament is named in honor of the golf devotee and long-time Oakhurst Sierra Sunrise Rotarian. ...

COARSEGOLD – The Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino remains closed this morning after reports that armed gunmen stormed the lobby at about 6 p.m. last evening, and pointed their weapons at security guards. The Sheriff’s Office was called in and evacuated the building, while CHP officers closed off Lucky Lane. This morning the casino remains closed, though Lucky Lane has ...

MADERA COUNTY – Get the shot, not the flu! Mountain area residents will be offered the opportunity to get their flu shots without even getting out of the car at two upcoming events. In Oakhurst, on Tuesday, Oct. 14, there will be a drive-thru clinic at the Mountain Christian Center, 40299 Highway 49 from noon to 3 p.m.

MADERA COUNTY – Get the shot, not the flu! Mountain area residents will be offered the opportunity to get their flu shots without even getting out of the car at two upcoming events. In Oakhurst, on Tuesday, Oct. 14, there will be a drive-thru clinic at the Mountain Christian Center, 40299 Highway 49, from noon to 3 p.m.

Election time: It is time to watch the ads, signs, and the debates. This year we have the Sheriff candidates and others. I want to talk about the Madera County District Attorney Office candidates, current incumbent DA Michael Keitz and David Linn. Of all things about these two men, they must have integrity that is beyond a shadow of doubt, ...