CALIFORNIA – Seasonable weather conditions continue to aid firefighters in their efforts towards containment. More than 15,600 firefighters today are battling over two dozen major fires and lightning complexes across California. In the past 24-hours there were over two dozen lightning strikes in Northern California. Firefighters continue to monitor for additional lightning strike wildfires. Firefighters have increased containment at a ...

Aug. 27, 2020 – All Fire Advisement’s and Road Closures have been lifted. Please be vigilant while driving in the area as there are still numerous firefighters and other safety employees working in the area.   MARIPOSA COUNTY — All Mandatory Evacuation Orders will be lifted Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 8 a.m. Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 8 a.m., residents will ...

MADERA – Madera County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) will start their regular scheduled Facebook Live event tonight from 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Sara Bosse, Public Health Director and Dr. Simon Paul, Public Health Officer will be answering your questions about COVID-19. Participate by going to our Facebook page or by clicking here. You can submit your questions in advance ...

CALIFORNIA – Overnight more favorable weather conditions helped to aid firefighters in their efforts towards containment. Currently, more than 14,000 firefighters are battling over two dozen major fires and lightning complexes across California. With the favorable weather conditions come more lightening strikes with the threat of additional fires. Authorities remain on high alert during these lightening storms. Since the lightning ...

MADERA – Madera County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) is reporting 145 new cases as of  Aug. 24, 2020 bringing the total number of reported cases to 3,484. According to the MCDPH dashboard there are 815 active cases including 16 Madera County residents hospitalized in Madera County, with 2,619 recovered and 50 deceased to date. Reporting area D which includes ...

CALIFORNIA – Over 14,000 firefighters continue to battle more than two dozen major fires and lightning complexes across California. Weather conditions overnight were more favorable for the firefighters. Unfortunately with the better weather conditions there were nearly 300 lightning strikes across California. Firefighters continue to monitor for additional lightning strike wildfires and the potential for additional lightning today. Since the ...

BASS LAKE – Madera County Search and Rescue Deputies and volunteers responded to the area of Willow Creek near the Falls Beach Recreation Area this weekend to rescue a 29-year-old woman from Daly City that had fallen while hiking and complained of pain. The woman suffered injuries while hiking on the rough side of the river opposite of the designated ...

If I could just get away from all of that dang smoke and heat, just for a day . . . Fannie the Corgi had never been to the ocean and it had been a while since I had visited Moss Landing, so I came up with a plan. Sally the Weimaraner stayed home but she loves the beach and ...

MADERA – On August 20, 2020, Robert Eugene Moye Jr. Was sentenced to 9 years in state prison for the unlawful killing of Galen Lee. Galen was well loved by his family, community and tribe. The courtroom and hallways were full of family and friends that expressed the great love and loss the community of North Fork experienced with the ...

MADERA — Madera County has a total of 3,339 reported cases of COVID-19, according to the Madera County Department of Public Health’s (MCDPH) dashboard. There are currently 752 active cases, with 22 local residents hospitalized in Madera County. The MCDPH is reporting 49 deaths as of Aug. 21, 2020. Reporting area D — which includes zip codes 93601, 93604, 93614, ...