North Fork, CA – The Sierra National Forest (SNF) Bass Lake Ranger District and Madera County Sheriff’s Office will allow individuals to enter temporarily to clean out and close cabins for the winter, in the Arnolds Meadow Community and Beasore Meadows Community. For those who have already submitted their request you will not need to re-submit. All applicants will be required ...

NORTH FORK – Oct. 5, 2020 – With the Creek Fire still very active in the south zone (Fresno County), effective immediately, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has issued evacuation orders for the following zones around Florence Lake: F10C, F10D, F10E, F10F and F10G. The containment figure that was reported yesterday, October 4th, of 62% was in error. This was ...

CALIFORNIA – Oct. 5, 2020 – More than 16,600 firefighters continue to work towards containment on 23 major wildfires and one extended attack wildfire across the state.  Yesterday, firefighters also responded to 26 new wildfires, bringing full containment to all but one, the Lambert Fire in Amador County. Since the beginning of the year, there have been over 8,300 wildfires ...

 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.— Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and other community partners share wildfire recovery support and resource information for customers returning home or rebuilding after recent wildfires. PG&E understands this is a difficult time for communities throughout Northern and Central California. We’re Here to Help and Recognize How Difficult this Time is for Thousands of Customers “Our thoughts ...

MADERA COUNTY – Oct. 4, 2020 –  Fire lines east of North Fork are now in patrol status with more than 10 miles of hose retrieved from those lines. Crews are looking at opportunities to work directly on the uncontained fire perimeter north and east of Bass Lake. Good success with containment has also been achieved along north west areas ...

CALIFORNIA – Oct. 4, 2020 – More than 16,500 firefighters continue to work towards containment on 23 major wildfires across the state. While Red Flag conditions have subsided, warm temperatures and low humidity continue to challenge crews’ efforts. Yesterday, firefighters also responded to 27 new wildfires, bringing full containment to all. Since the beginning of the year, there have been ...

PRATHER – Sierra National Forest (SNF) High Sierra Ranger District and Fresno County Sheriff’s Office will allow individuals to enter temporarily to collect belongings left behind when evacuated (tents, trailers, boats and gear), and close cabins for the winter. Due to an overwhelming response the decision has been made to add another weekend to allow individuals affected by the Creek ...

OAKHURST – Two Oakhurst residents are changing gears with the new Pedal Forward Bikes & Adventure shop now open on Highway 41. Pedal Forward Bikes & Adventure opened its doors last week, and mountain biking enthusiasts and road cyclists are rejoicing. Pedal Forward Bikes & Adventure is not your average bike shop. Founders Michael Broderick and Jorge Negret draw upon their ...

CALIFORNIA – Oct. 2, 2020 – As nearly 17,000 firefighters continue to work towards containment on 23 major wildfires across the state, Red Flag conditions continue throughout the day in parts of California. Yesterday, crews also responded to 29 new wildfires, bringing full containment to all. Since the beginning of the year, there have been over 8,200 wildfires that have ...

MADERA COUNTY – Oct. 2, 2020 – Rebecca Martinez, County Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters announced today, that prior to the opening of two Vote Centers on October 24, she is providing voters with an additional opportunity to vote in-person, on Saturday, October 10, 2020. Between the hours of 9am and 1pm, voters can visit the Elections Division, located in ...