A Chance to Help Shape Rural California’s Future
When people talk about the challenges facing our mountain communities, the conversation often sounds familiar. Wildfire prevention. Forest management. Affordable…
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CHP Awards $41 Million to Combat Impaired Driving
Funding supports enforcement, education and forensic testing statewide The California Highway Patrol (CHP) today announced more than $41 million in…
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CHP Urges Drivers to ‘Slow Their Roll’ During Holiday Enforcement Period
Speeding continues to endanger lives on California roadways, making it a priority for the California Highway Patrol in its efforts…
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CHP Launches Statewide DUI Enforcement Surge Ahead of Summer Weekend
The CHP will conduct a statewide Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) targeting impaired driving from 6 p.m. Saturday, June 20, through…
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Could a State Fire Prevention Fee Return for Mountain Homeowners?
Homeowners in our mountain communities could once again face an annual state fire prevention fee under legislation currently being considered…
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CAL FIRE Supports Innovative Science with New Forest Health Research Grant Funding
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is pleased to announce the availability of $4.5 million in…
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Unofficial Election Results See Bigelow and Barker Squaring Off for District 5 Supervisor
Unofficial results of the California Primary Election show Frank Bigelow and Melanie Barker poised to square off in November for…
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Oakhurst’s Melanie Barker Honored as 2026 Madera County Woman of Distinction
Oakhurst resident Melanie Barker was honored April 24 as the 2026 Madera County Woman of Distinction during the MY Club…
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California Tourism Continues to Drive Mountain Communities as Yosemite Gateway Benefits from Strong Travel Economy
As California celebrates California Tourism Month this May, new statewide economic data is reinforcing something many businesses in the Yosemite…
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Sierra Nevada Leaders Turn Dialogue Into Action at Annual Sierra Day at the Capitol
TRUCKEE, CA – On April 28, Sierra Business Council and the Sierra Nevada Alliance convened a contingent of more than 40…
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County eyes High-Speed Rail Site, improved Health Services
The Madera County Board of Supervisors considered supporting the County as the site for a proposed California High-Speed Rail project…
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Madera County Set to Break Ground on Historic State Route 41 Expansion Project
Madera County, CA – A historic groundbreaking ceremony will take place on Friday at 10 A.M. to celebrate the long-awaited…
