MADERA COUNTY–Rebecca Martinez, County Clerk-Recorder & Registrar of Voters, announced today that a Consolidated General Election will be held in Madera County on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The following is a list of Vote Centers and Drop Box locations that will be available to serve you for the hours specified below between October 7, 2024, and Election Day Tuesday, November ...

MADERA COUNTY–Rebecca Martinez, County Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters, announced today that in order to be eligible to vote in the November 5, 2024, Consolidated General Election, persons must register to vote by Monday, October 21, 2024. In order to be eligible to register to vote at the November 5th Consolidated General Election, you must be a United States Citizen, ...

FRESNO— During Fire Prevention Week (October 8-14), the American Red Cross Central Valley Chapter reminds everyone that cooking is the leading cause of home fires and issues safety steps to follow to help avoid one of these blazes. “The top reason for cooking fires is someone leaving the stove unattended while cooking,” said Daniela Aguilar, Regional Prevention and Preparedness Manager, ...

FRESNO — During Fire Prevention Week (October 6-12), the American Red Cross of the Central Valley reminds everyone home fires claim more lives in a typical year than all natural disasters combined. To help protect your household, test your smoke alarms each month and practice your escape plan until everyone can get out in less than two minutes. Fire now travels ...

Submitted by Madera County Transportation Authority Madera County voters are being asked to consider the renewal of Measure T as a 20-year ½ cent sales tax to continue to maintain and improve local streets and roads and the overall transportation systems. The 2024 Measure T Expenditure Plan was created following a comprehensive public outreach program that asked residents to identify ...

MADERA COUNTY–Rebecca Martinez, County Clerk-Recorder & Registrar of Voters, announced today that all registered voters in the County of Madera will be sent their Official Ballots and County Voter Information Guides for the upcoming November 5, 2024, Consolidated General Election in the mail. The mailing of the ballots will begin October 7th. Allow 2-5 days for delivery. YOU CAN TRACK ...

OAKHURST–On Sunday, September 29, 2024, shortly before 5 a.m., the Madera County Sheriff’s Office received a call for service for an alarm at Pedal Forward Bikes & Adventure, located in the 40000 block of Highway 41 in Oakhurst. The alarm company reported two males with their faces covered inside the store stealing bicycles. They were reportedly loading them into a ...

COARSEGOLD–The Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians is proud to donate $100,000 to support the “Moving Madera Forward” campaign to renew Measure T. Measure T, a half-cent sales tax measure, has been pivotal in funding transportation projects in Madera County since its inception in 2006. The renewal of Measure T is crucial for continuing to address the county’s growing transportation ...

MADERA COUNTY —  The California Rangeland Trust has permanently protected the 1,700-acre Rosasco Ranch in Madera County, ensuring it will remain a cattle ranch forever.  Through a partnership with ranch owner Allan Rosasco, the land was placed under a conservation easement. Therefore, securing it’s agricultural future. A Family Legacy Preserved To begin, the Rosasco family have been ranching in Madera ...

O’NEALS–The Madera County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of a potential threat on campus at Minarets High School. Deputies are responding to the school, and out of an abundance of caution, school officials have issued a lockdown order. **There has been no activity or incident at this time.** This investigation remains ongoing, and MCSO is working closely with Minarets ...