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Keitz And Cal Fire Discuss Arson Investigation

COARSEGOLD — Over 60 people gathered in the Yosemite Lakes Park Clubhouse on Monday evening, May 12, to hear from District Attorney Michael Keitz and Cal Fire investigators about the recent prosecution and conviction of two YLP residents on charges of arson and conspiracy. “We were here last summer to talk to you about the fires in the area,” said ...

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Madera County Featured In Discover America

OAKHURST – Popular travel guide Discover America recently featured portions of Madera County, touting the area’s diversity of environment through the eyes and words of a world-traveling British blogger who knows a thing or two about where to go and how to get there. “Surrounded by steep mountains, lush meadows and breathtaking waterfalls, it was hard to believe that I ...

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Paul Cliby – Candidate For District 5 Supervisor

MADERA COUNTY – Paul Cliby is a career firefighter and 29-year resident of Yosemite Lakes Park. He is also a challenger in the upcoming June 3rd election, hoping to unseat incumbent District 5 Supervisor Tom Wheeler. “You can stand on the side and complain or you can put yourself out there and make a difference,” says Cliby, who says his ...

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Local Students Honor Deputies After Emotional Ceremony

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, ...

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Fire On Highway 41 Causes Backups

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.

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Auditions For Fresno Ballet's "Nutcracker"

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 ...

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Town Hall Meeting On Arson Investigation

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.

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Students Win District With Mental Health Video

MADERA – The Madera County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday proclaimed the month of May as Mental Health Month, with various activities designed to help educate people about mental illness and raise awareness about mental health conditions. Students from Madera South High School presented a video they made to raise awareness about mental health and the challenge to overcome the ...

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Wildfire Is Coming – Are You Ready?

SACRAMENTO – Drought conditions have led to a significant increase in wildfire activity and to ensure Californians are ready, Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. has declared May 4 -10 as “Wildfire Awareness Week.” CAL FIRE is reminding residents during Wildfire Awareness Week of the dangers posed by wildfires and the simple steps that should be followed to prepare for and ...

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