MADERA COUNTY – Following are details from the Madera County Sheriff’s Office of reports taken locally from Monday, July 10, to Sunday, July 16, 2017: Coarsegold trespassing On Monday, July 10, at 11:58 a.m. deputies were dispatched to a property in the 33000 block of Skyline Ridge Trail in regards to a trespassing call. The suspect is later contacted. Statements ...

The Animal Compassion Team (ACT) foster and adoption program introduces Teddy: Hi! I am a Rottweiler mix, and I weigh about 75 pounds. Basically, I am just a big puppy and very playful. “He is such a beautiful boy,” says ACT volunteer Riley Hardison. “He is great with other dogs, but since he is a big active puppy he wouldn’t ...

The Animal Compassion Team (ACT) foster and adoption program introduces Elsa: Hi, I am a gorgeous chocolate point Siamese and tabby mix, just about three years old. Because adult cats take longer to be adopted, I have been with Animal Compassion Team (ACT) for a while now. We mature felines get overlooked a lot, even though we are just as ...

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY — A Heat Advisory is in effect from 1 p.m. Friday, July 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 8, for a target area that includes the San Joaquin Valley, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Temperatures are expected to range between 103 to 107 degrees at the height of the heat. A Heat Advisory ...

OAKHURST — Yosemite High School will host a Softball Clinic with YHS alum Josh Taylor. Taylor is currently the head softball coach for the University of Nevada Wolf Pack, a NCAA Division 1 program. Assisting him will be former Team USA pitcher Brianne Durfee. This is a big deal for our community and program, says YHS coach Dave Maynez. “Josh ...

MOUNTAIN AREA — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Red Flag Warning for this afternoon and evening for the southern Sierra Nevada. Elevated fire danger is expected due to the possibility of thunderstorms across the Sierra Nevada from Yosemite National Park south to Sequoia National Park. The forecast confidence is low and the Warning has been downgraded from ...

The Animal Compassion Team (ACT) foster and adoption program introduces Clarita: Hi! I am a senior dachshund and Chihuahua mix, about seven years old. Even though I am an older girl, I still would make the perfect dog for anyone. Giving a senior dog a chance is so wonderful, because we get overlooked a lot. I have been with ACT ...

CENTRAL SIERRA – This is a firefighter. We love them. So why are you doing things that may keep them from going home to their families? For example: You’re out on your lawnmower, thinking you’re doing the right thing getting that very dry grass cut down. And then you hit a rock… It only takes one spark! Cal Fire regularly ...

The Animal Compassion Team (ACT) foster and adoption program introduces likely Vizsla/pit bull-mix, Pecan: Hi! I’m a super-sweet girl with an amazingly calm yet go-with-the-flow energy. I weigh between 50 and 60 pounds. The ACT team thinks I am a Vizsla-mix because I have half a tail and a beautiful red/golden coloring. Vizslas originated in Hungary and are known as ...

Hi, my name is Taddy and I am a two-to-three-year old female Maine coon. I am a very friendly girl who loves to give cuddles. The nice rescues from ACT had to shave me because of some serious mats stuck in my hair but luckily, my fur will grow back! If you think I am your girl please fill out ...