NORTH FORK — A fast-moving vegetation fire that sparked late Saturday afternoon south of North Fork near Reddinger Lake was about 30 percent contained as of 6:45 p.m. Sunday, according to CAL FIRE.Dubbed the Power Fire, the blaze has scorched about 108 acres and destroyed several structures as it moves toward Corrine Lake Road.Four firefighters have been hurt battling the ...

NORTH FORK — A fast-moving wildland fire is burning near Reddinger Lake outside of North Fork.The fire sparked Saturday evening and so far has scorched about 100 acres as it moves up the hillside toward Corrine Lake Road. A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for Corinne Lake Road between Road 235 and Road 222 as well as Carmen Ranch ...

MADERA — The spike in new cases continues, with Madera County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) officials confirming 73 new cases of COVID-19 and an eighth death on Wednesday afternoon.The latest report brings the total number of cases in Madera County so far to 857. As of 4 p.m., MCDPH was reporting a total of 435 currently active cases — ...

MADERA — Madera County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) officials reported 71 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, raising the total number of cases countywide to 784.Tuesday’s update also includes cases confirmed on Monday, when Governor Newsom ordered all Madera County bars to close again and curtailed indoor dining at county restaurants because of the recent surge in local cases.As ...

MADERA COUNTY — More details are emerging about  a woman who went missing over the weekend while camping in the Sierra National Forest. Sandra Johnsen Hughes, 53, was last seen at least three days ago on a trail above Bass Lake. Hughes’ campsite in the Johnson Meadows area between Beasore and Minarets roads was discovered Sunday by hikers, who found her ...

MADERA COUNTY — The search continues for a woman who went missing while camping in the Sierra National Forest.  Sandra Johnsen Hughes has been missing for at least three days now. Deputy Sarah Jackson, Madera County Sheriff’s Office public information officer, said Tuesday morning that crews “were still searching” the back country for Hughes. Her campsite in the Johnson Meadows ...

MADERA — Madera County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) confirmed 135 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, raising the total number of confirmed cases countywide to 713 as of Sunday (July 5). Madera County also registered two more COVID-19-related deaths over the weekend, increasing the total number of fatalities to seven since the pandemic began.One of the victims who died this ...

MADERA — Madera County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) officials reported 12 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the total number of cases countywide to 578.As of 4 p.m., MCDPH was reporting a total of 238 currently active cases — and 335 recoveries. Thirteen of the active cases are serious enough to require hospitalization.Health officials also are currently “monitoring” ...

MOUNTAIN AREA – The California Highway Patrol said it will be stepping up enforcement beginning later Friday afternoon — with increased patrol efforts continuing throughout the long July 4th holiday weekend.“Wherever people choose to observe Independence Day, they can expect the California Highway Patrol to be out in force for a Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) from 6 p.m. on Friday, ...

MADERA — Madera County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) officials reported 25 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing the total number of cases countywide to 566.As of 4 p.m., MCDPH was reporting a total of 226 currently active cases — and 335 recoveries. Thirteen of the active cases are serious enough to require hospitalization.Health officials also are currently “monitoring” ...