District 5 Supervisor Tom Wheeler Will Be Holding A Town Hall Tonight, May 6th to Discuss Trash Service Changes NORTH FORK – Supervisor Wheeler will be hosting a town hall tonight to review upcoming changes to trash services in the district. Supervisor Wheeler will be joined by Madera County Public Works as well as Cal Recycle to discuss the changes ...

CHP Emphasizes the Shared Responsibility of Bicycle Safety  SACRAMENTO – May is National Bicycle Safety Month. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) takes the opportunity each year to remind bicyclists and motorists to share the road and remember traffic safety saves lives. “Thousands of Californians ride their bicycles every day for exercise, leisure, and commuting,” said CHP Commissioner Amanda Ray. “Keeping ...

Madera County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) Host Tacos and Vaccination Drive-Thru COVID-19 clinic on Cinco de Mayo MADERA – The Madera County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a tacos and COVID-19 vaccination drive-through clinic today, May 5, 2021. All those vaccinated during the clinic will be served two free tacos. The event is ...

By Recognizing May as Motorcycle Safety Month, CHP Reminds Us That It Takes Everyone’s Attention SACRAMENTO – The warming weather and increasing number of vehicles traveling on California’s roadways offer a timely reminder of the importance of motorcycle safety awareness for motorcyclists and motorists alike.  By recognizing May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) emphasizes safe ...

CAL FIRE Urges Personal Responsibility in Protecting Against Wildfire – Do Your Part to Protect Your Community – Create Defensible Space and Harden Your Home “Wildfire Preparedness Week” is May 2-8” Sacramento – Being proactive and prepared for wildfire is crucial to making our communities more resilient to the impacts of wildfire. You can dramatically increase your safety and the ...

Economic relief prioritized for underserved communities WASHINGTON – SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman today announced key details on application requirements, eligibility, and a program guide for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RFF). The restaurant industry has been among the hardest-hit sectors during the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. To help bring jobs back and revive the industry, the American ...

Hello there! Did you know there is a season for kittens? I guess after winter (brrrr) the Mommy and Daddy cats make babies. You could really help by spaying and neutering your kitties so there aren’t so many needing homes. The EMCSPCA offers free transportation to HOPE for your cats surgeries. Surgery and rabies shot is $60. Text EMCKitties@gmail.com with your cat’s name in the subject for information.

Yosemite Drug Located in the Coarsegold Historic Village is Having Another COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic and Blood Drive COARSEGOLD – Yosemite Drug will be holding its next COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Sunday April 11th, 2021. The pharmacy will be vaccinating all persons 18 and older who make an appointment with the Moderna Vaccine. Moderna Vaccine is only approved for those 18 and ...

Yosemite National Park to Re-Implement a Day-Use Reservation System Beginning on Friday, May 21, 2021  Yosemite National Park – Beginning Friday, May 21, visitors to Yosemite National Park will need a day-use reservation to enter the park. The temporary day-use reservation system will allow the park to manage visitation levels to reduce risks associated with exposure to COVID-19. Day-use reservations will ...

Here to Help: PG&E Will Continue Providing Robust Customer Support Once COVID-19 Protections End in Late June  SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.— As the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic start to subside, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) reminds customers with past-due balances to explore available financial-assistance programs now, before the customer protections put in place during the pandemic end on June ...