I’ve always loved autumn.   I met my husband in the fall.  My birthday’s in the fall.  While I don’t share the passion, I know lots of folks who love the season because of pumpkin-spiced everything.  And we all honor Thanksgiving as a time to reflect on things for which we’re grateful.  Now, I’m reflecting on how thankful I am to the community who granted me ...

SACRAMENTO — Rail passengers in Northern California and the Central Valley will start enjoying a more comfortable and modern ride after Caltrans accepted into its fleet the first of seven Siemens Mobility single-level intercity trainsets at the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission facility in Stockton.   “With train ridership recovering from the pandemic drop, these new trainsets will provide Californians with ...

MARIPOSA–A vegetation fire has been reported in the Mariposa area near Highway 140 and Mt Bullion Cutoff Road. Ground and air crews are battling the fire at this time.  We will update this article as more information is available. This is the Squirrel Fire. Authorities are reporting the fire is currently 5 acres. No evacuations are taking place however, Highway ...

FRESNO — The White Cane Safety Day Walk, hosted by the Valley Center for the Blind, returns Saturday, October 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Inspiration Park in Fresno (see map below) to celebrate the white cane, a symbol of independence for the blind and visually impaired community. This event is also an opportunity for those experiencing blindness ...

COARSEGOLD–A vegetation fire has been reported in the Coarsegold area near Road 415 and Rivercrest Road. Ground and air crews are battling the fire at this time. No structures are threated, no evacuations are in progress and roads are open at this time. We will update this article as more information is available. This is the Springs Fire.   Update ...

Bobby Macaulay is Endorsed by Sheriff Pogue, DA Moreno, Prosecutors Association, Deputy Sheriff’s Association, CAL Fire LOCAL 2881, Retired Supervisor Gary Gilbert, Supervisor Tom Wheeler, and more OAKHURST – Today Bobby Macaulay, running for Madera County Supervisor District 5, announced he is adding the endorsements of Madera County Sheriff Tyson Pogue, Madera County District Attorney Sally Moreno, and retired District ...

NORTH FORK–The Madera County Office of Emergency Services is pleased to announce the availability of a Local Assistance Center (LAC) following the recent Fork Fire. The Local Assistance Center is a one-stop-shop with critical government services for residents who have been impacted by the Fork Fire. Residents will be able to replace lost or destroyed vital documents (ID, financial information, ...

Federal Funding to Help California Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Network SACRAMENTO — California has the green light to start using federal infrastructure funding to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along the state’s interstates and highways following the recent federal approval of a joint plan by Caltrans and the California Energy Commission. The U.S. Joint Office of Energy and Transportation’s ...

Eastern Madera County Residents Invited to Fire Prevention and Resources Town Hall  SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Jim Patterson will be joined by fire and insurance experts, law enforcement, and others in Oakhurst Tuesday night to talk about state and local wildfire preparations, what people can do now to lower their fire insurance costs, and free resources available to help clear property ...

NORTH FORK, CA — Madera County Library received a grant for $4.6 million from the California State Library’s Building Forward Library Infrastructure Project. The funds will support improvements to the North Fork Branch Library through building projects that address life safety and other critical maintenance needs. Madera County Library is made up of 5 branch libraries located throughout the County. ...