MADERA COUNTY – After what is being regarded as one of most emotional Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremonies held in Madera County, Sheriff’s Deputies had no idea what was in store for them upon their return to headquarters. They were greeted by a true heroes’ welcome. Pasted on widows, taped to doorways, and tacked to walkways were nearly 100 handmade cards, ...

CALIFORNIA – With the June 3 primary election fast approaching, so is the deadline to register to vote. May 19 is the last day residents can register to vote in the upcoming election. Registration can be done online or residents can pick up a paper voter registration application at your county elections office, library, Department of Motor Vehicles offices or ...

COARSEGOLD – A fire along Highway 41 yesterday just north of Road 200 had traffic backed up in both directions for miles due to smoke across the roadway. Just before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, a report came in of a grass fire burning along Highway 41 near Yosemite Springs Parkway.

CALIFORNIA – The California Highway Patrol is looking for a few good women, and will be hosting a “Women in Law Enforcement” seminar to reach out to those who are interested in “diversity, challenges and opportunities.” The CHP Central Division Recruitment Unit invites interested women to attend a seminar to learn how to become a part of their professional organization.

FRESNO – If visions of sugarplums dance in your child’s head, be sure to get them to the upcoming open auditions for “The Nutcracker.” Auditions for student roles in Fresno Ballet Theatre’s 2014 production of “The Nutcracker,” sponsored by Valley Performing Arts Council, will be held June 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the dance studio of the ...

MADERA COUNTY – Here is the list from Crime Stoppers of fugitives wanted in Madera County with warrants active as of May 12, 2014. If you have information on a wanted felon, call the confidential tip line at 559-498-STOP or visit http://www.valleycrimestoppers.org. You will not be asked to leave your name, but will be given an access code. If your ...

MADERA COUNTY – On Wednesday, May 14, at 11:30 a.m., Madera County will honor the Peace Officers who have died in the line of duty at the 7th annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony. The program will include a flyover and a reading of the names of those who died in the line of duty in 2013. There will also be ...

COARSEGOLD – District Attorney Michael Keitz will hold a Town Hall meeting to discuss with residents the investigation and prosecution of the recently concluded arson case. Two Coarsegold residents, Kenneth Jackson and Alice Waterman, were found guilty on Thursday, May 8, of 27 counts of arson committed during May and June of 2013.

YOSEMITE – Four Yosemite National Park employees received Valor Awards at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, May 8. The rangers were recognized and honored for their valorous efforts on a complex and technical rescue on El Capitan in September 2011. The awards were given to two Yosemite National Park Rangers, Jeffrey Webb and David Pope, and two Yosemite ...

MADERA COUNTY – Nearly 23,000 marijuana plants have been destroyed and two growers are behind bars after a nearly two-hour foot pursuit through extremely rugged and steep terrain in the foothills of Eastern Madera County. Just before dawn on Thursday, May 8, agents moved in on a marijuana garden on private land located above Raymond.