MCSO Arrests Oakhurst Man Following Child Exploitation Investigation
On July 8, 2026, detectives with the Madera County Sheriff’s Office, working in coordination with the Central California Internet Crimes…
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Bass Lake Stabbing Suspect Arrested for Attempted Murder
On July 4, 2026, just before 9:00 p.m., Madera County Sheriff’s deputies assigned to the Bass Lake holiday enforcement detail…
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CAL FIRE Issues Urgent Warning: If You Fly, We Can’t
Protecting the lives of aircrews and the communities we serve is CAL FIRE’s highest priority. As California heads into the…
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CHP Urges Drivers to ‘Slow Their Roll’ During Holiday Enforcement Period
Speeding continues to endanger lives on California roadways, making it a priority for the California Highway Patrol in its efforts…
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CHP Press Release: A U-Turn Ends in Tragedy
On Friday, June 19, 2026, at approximately 8:01 p.m., the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Merced Communications Center received reports of…
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Deputy-Involved Shooting & Search for Missing Woman: UPDATE
UPDATE SINCE FIRST PUBLISHING: The Madera County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that Claudia Anguiano, the missing wife of Gregory Anguiano,…
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CHP Launches Statewide DUI Enforcement Surge Ahead of Summer Weekend
The CHP will conduct a statewide Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) targeting impaired driving from 6 p.m. Saturday, June 20, through…
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Oakhurst Man Convicted of Murdering Wife in 2022 Killing
A Madera County jury has found Oakhurst resident John Alan Kingcade guilty of first-degree murder in the 2022 death of…
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Free Wildfire Safety Presentation by Retired Fire Captain and Fire Marshal
Residents, homeowners, and local businesses in and around the North Fork area are invited to attend a community wildfire preparedness…
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CAL FIRE Suspends Burn Permits in Madera, Mariposa, and Merced Counties
CAL FIRE PRESS RELEASE: With a recent increase in fire activity, higher temperatures, lower fuel moisture, and minimal precipitation in…
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Fire, Fuel, and the Future: Hands-On Solutions for our Mountain Communities
As wildfire season approaches, a growing local effort is working to shift the conversation from reaction to preparation. The Yosemite…
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Major Injury Crash – SR-41 south of Mecca Lane in Coarsegold
On May 6, 2026, at approximately 3:57 a.m., CHP Oakhurst officers responded to a traffic collision involving two vehicles and…
