MOUNTAIN AREA – As fall temperatures inspire people to light a cozy fire in the woodstove, the instances of home fires increases. To help reduce the number of home fires, Cal Fire is reminding the public that all home heating equipment should be inspected. CAL FIRE is called to many home fires this time of year when the response could ...

OAKHURST – The Boys & Girls Club of Oakhurst suffered damage to a vehicle sometime during this past weekend when an unknown number of suspects broke into the Oakhurst compound and smashed a van’s window, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Investigators believe the vandals broke into a fenced area of the property, located on Indian Springs Road, sometime between Friday ...

AHWAHNEE — The Eastern Madera County (EMC) SPCA has announced a fun new way to help build a local animal shelter while you treat your furry friend to a tail-wagging treat. Cat and dog treat manufacturer Cloud Star All Natural Pet Products, whose motto is “wag more bark less,” says they will give the EMC SPCA $1 for every proof ...

MADERA COUNTY – The Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians announced nearly $1 million in community grants for 2013 on Tuesday, Nov. 5, during the regular meeting of the Madera County Board of Supervisors. Tribal Council Chairwoman Nancy Ayala announced the 30 grants before the board, awarding funds to 28 different organizations, many in the mountain area. This is the seventh ...

MADERA – A Madera man was sentenced on Monday, Nov. 4, for felony animal cruelty after a jury found him guilty of tying a pit bull to a sign and basically leaving it to starve to death. Valentino Torres, 44, of Madera, was sentenced yesterday following his conviction by a Madera County jury on Oct. 2

MADERA COUNTY — The biggest shopping day of the year is fast approaching, so Sheriff John Anderson is asking citizens, are you doing your part to protect your family and your property? It’s not even Thanksgiving and already Madera County has encountered a number of burglaries and car break-ins. With that in mind, Sheriff Anderson is releasing his annual list ...

OAKHURST – The Oakhurst Community Center was packed on Tuesday, Oct. 29, as folks from all over the county gathered to learn more about creating emergency access routes in neighborhoods where there is only one way in and one way out. District 5 Supervisor Tom Wheeler hosted the meeting, along with Madera County Road Commissioner Johannes Hoevertsz.

MARIPOSA – The Mariposa County Fire Department would like to say “Thank You!” to all the businesses who provided donations and support to the Volunteer Appreciation Picnic held on Oct. 13. “Thanks to everyone who came out to the annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic,” say organizers. “We had beautiful weather, good food, and lots of fun to share with our family ...

OAKHURST — For students on independent study, the school day can be isolating and boring. We want to give them the opportunity to get out of the house and out of the classroom to take photos of the beautiful area we live in. So, I submitted a request for funding to a website called donorschoose.org. They help teachers get the ...

MADERA COUNTY – The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying two men who took part in a brazen weekend burglary that left a Madera Ranchos homeowner injured. At around 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, a white colored 4-door SUV, judged to be either Chevy Suburban or Ford Escape, entered the property of a home ...