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Clean Green Yard Machines

Big rebates available when purchasing zero-emission electric lawn care equipment MADERA COUNTY – Spring has arrived and Madera County residents are encouraged to help improve air quality and quality of life by replacing gas-powered yard care equipment with zero-emission, electric alternatives through the Valley Air District’s Clean Green Yard Machines: Residential Program (CGYM). CGYM continues to grow, with funding widely ...

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Wildfire Wednesday: Final – Part 8

This is the eighth and final article in a series of articles SNO has been doing called “Wildfire Wednesday.”  “The 12 Step Guide to Help Plan in Advance for Evacuation.” This guide was put together by Katie Hepler and the members of the California Fire Support Group on Facebook. The California Fire Support Group is “intended to allow collaboration between those ...

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Local Organizations Donate to EMCSPCA

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OAKHURST — As the long-awaited Eastern Madera County SPCA animal shelter slides ever closer to opening its doors to furry residents, three local entities recently dedicated sizeable donations to further the vision. Eastern Madera County Bar Association The Eastern Madera County Bar Association, established approximately 30 years ago, recently decided to disband due to dwindling membership and the difficulty of ...

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Candidate for Sheriff / Coroner

Ruben Mendoza formally filed his candidacy for Sheriff/Coroner of Madera County CHOWCHILLA – Ruben Mendoza formally filed his candidacy paper work for Sheriff/Coroner of Madera County with the support of his wife, Lynette Mendoza, retired Fire Captain, California Department of Corrections, and their two daughters, Kamryn and Korina Mendoza. Statement from Ruben Mendoza I was born in El Paso, Texas, ...

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Fresno Chaffee Zoo Welcomes Baby Anteater

The Zoo’s giant anteater, Chive has given birth to a female pup, Ají. FRESNO – The Zoo’s giant anteater, Chive has given birth to a female pup, Ají. The anteater baby will continue to grow and is being monitored by the Zoo’s animal care team. Little Ají will be carried on Chive’s back for several months and will periodically be ...

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Wildfire Wednesday: Make a List – Part 7

This is the seventh in a series of articles SNO will be doing called “Wildfire Wednesday.” To begin, there will be eight articles presenting “The 12 Step Guide to Help Plan in Advance for Evacuation.” This guide was put together by Katie Hepler and the members of the California Fire Support Group on Facebook. The California Fire Support Group is “intended ...

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Accidental Drowning In Oakhurst

A 47-year-old male from San Bernardino, CA. drowned in a private pond in Oakhurst, CA.  OAKHURST – A 47-year-old male from San Bernardino, CA. drowned in a private pond in Oakhurst, CA. on March 14, 2022, around 2 pm. The Madera County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a drowning at a private residence in Oakhurst. Deputies responded to the ...

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Fundraiser For Mariposa SAR

After a two year absence, the Mariposa Search and Rescue (SAR) Team Will Host the 10th Annual Fundraiser Dinner MARIPOSA – The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team will be hosting the 10th Annual Fundraising Dinner on Saturday, March 26, 2022. The event will be held in Building A at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds. Technical demonstrations will begin ...

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PG&E Teams Up With Universities

A Cleaner California: PG&E Teams Up with California Universities to Propose Clean Energy Pilot Program  SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.— Today, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced it proposed a new pilot to help California universities reduce greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions in support of the state’s bold climate goals. If approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), PG&E would team up ...

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Rigby Files To Run For Superior Court Judge

MADERA – Deputy District Attorney Katherine Rigby formally filed her paperwork to run for Madera County Superior Court Judge in the June 7 primary.  Rigby was honored to have 8 of the Madera County Superior Court Judges present with her showing their support when she filed. Rigby is a fourth generation Maderan and grew up here since birth.  After attending ...

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