Mariposa County Sheriff Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred last night leaving one dead and two others injured. MARIPOSA – Early details indicate an altercation occurred between multiple illegal marijuana growers in the Stumpfield Mountain Rd area late Saturday evening. One subject was pronounced dead at the scene while two others drove themselves to a valley hospital for treatment ...
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Mariposa County Traffic Advisory
One-Way Traffic Control: Delays Expected On State Routes 49 and 140 MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct striping operations and bridge work next week on State Routes 49 and 140. State Route 49 One-way traffic control on Route 49 from the Madera/Mariposa County line to Varain Road for striping operations beginning Sunday, July 11, through ...
Read More »Cooling Centers In Madera County
MADERA COUNTY- With a heatwave coming the Madera County Sheriff’s Office has set up cooling centers for Madera County Residents. The following locations are set-up as Cooling Centers during the summer months. The Centers will be open the days and times of the week as indicated below. Other Centers may be opened on an “as need” basis and will be announced ...
Read More »Nonprofit Of The Year Awarded
Senator Borgeas Announces Central California Animal Disaster Team as Nonprofit of the Year FRESNO – Senator Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno) is proud to recognize the Central California Animal Disaster Team (CCADT) as the Nonprofit of the Year for the 8th Senate District. Each year the California Legislature recognizes California nonprofits from across the state for their community contributions. The CCADT is a ...
Read More »Sugar Pine and Cedar Valley Public Lands Stewardship Project Beginning Soon
Hazardous Fuels Reduction on Sierra National Forest Lands NORTH FORK – Work on the Sugar Pine and Cedar Valley Public Lands Stewardship Project is set to begin in early July, beginning with the Cedar Valley area near Oakhurst, CA. This 345-acre project is made possible by a Shared Stewardship initiative with the Bass Lake Ranger District of Sierra National Forest, CAL ...
Read More »Fourth of July
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) would like to remind Eastern Madera and Mariposa County residents of the fire danger and use of illegal fireworks. Mariposa – All fireworks, including “Safe and Sane”, are illegal in Mariposa County as well as all areas east of the Madera Canal in Madera County. A public display will be ...
Read More »Tesoro Viejo Announces Groundbreaking Of De Young Properties New Verano Neighborhood
With the expectation of bringing 81 new homes to local Valley families, Tesoro Viejo is thrilled that De Young Properties is breaking ground at their master-planned community. MADERA — Tesoro Viejo is excited to announce that De Young Properties officially broke ground on their new Verano neighborhood ...
Read More »CHP Partners With 11 Western States For Traffic Safety Campaign
TRAFFIC SAFETY CAMPAIGN PUTS SPEEDING DRIVERS ON NOTICE THROUGHOUT THE WESTERN STATES SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is partnering with 11 other highway patrols, state patrols, and state police agencies for the Western States Traffic Safety Coalition traffic safety campaign, giving motorists “a dozen reasons not to speed.” Speeding violations will be the target of law enforcement ...
Read More »Traffic Delays Expected On State Route 140
Traffic Advisory, One-Way Traffic Control Delays Expected On State Route 140 MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct utility work next week on State Route 140. Work is scheduled to take place between the Bear Creek River Bridge and Foresta Road from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. beginning Monday, June 21 through Friday, June 25, 2021. ...
Read More »EMCSPCA Needs Your Donation
The clock is ticking!!!! June 30th is almost here! We need your donation by the end of the month to reach our goal of $20,000! Our anonymous donor will match donations up to a total of $20,000. We are a little over halfway there, but wouldn’t it be great to have $40,000 to buy all of the little things we ...
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