MADERA — In a historic step for Madera County, Supervisor Leticia Gonzalez has officially become the first Latina Chairwoman of the Madera County Board of Supervisors. Notably, Gonzalez’s appointment marks a new chapter in leadership, emphasizing collaboration, transparency, and community progress. Ceremony Highlights New Terms Earlier this week, the swearing-in ceremony took place during the first Board of Supervisors meeting ...

MADERA – Madera County has the pleasure of announcing its participation in the second cohort of counties implementing the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act. The CARE Act, designed to enhance California’s mental health and homelessness services, aims to provide critical assistance for individuals with untreated mental health issues who struggle to access traditional services. The program officially launched ...

the Elections Division MADERA COUNTY–The November 5, 2024, Presidential General Election is quickly approaching and the Madera County Registrar of Voters has scheduled a workshop to help those interested in running for office. “We frequently receive calls from individuals who are interested in running for office,” explained Rebecca Martinez, Madera County’s long-time Registrar of Voters. She continues, “I know that ...

COARSEGOLD—The Coarsegold Historic Museum is truly a local historic treasure. Treasures don’t support themselves, however, so each spring for the last nearly two decades the site has held “Music in the Meadow.” The festive Music in the Meadow annual event serves as a great way to spend a spring afternoon dancing and connecting with neighbors, friends, and new friends from ...

OAKHURST–Earlier this week, Madera County Sheriff Tyson Pogue hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially unveil the Madera Sheriff’s Logistics Facility. The facility is a 16,000 square foot warehouse with a design to exclusively house and maintain emergency equipment. It will also facilitate future disaster management. This building is more than just a storage space; it is a beacon of ...

OAKHURST — Please join Madera County District 5 Supervisor Robert (Bobby) Macaulay tomorrow night for an important town hall meeting at Oakhurst Elementary School. Supervisor Macaulay will be joined by Tom Collishaw and Betsy McGovern-Garcia of Self-Help Enterprises, along with distinguished others, to discuss affordable housing and the Oakhurst Project. Date & Time: Wednesday, June 7, 2023, from 5:30 – ...

MADERA COUNTY — The principal purpose of the Grand Jury is to guard the public interest, giving citizens of Madera County a means to participate in the affairs of their local government. Serving on a grand jury is a unique opportunity to make a difference and to help improve local government. Now’s your chance to serve on the Madera County ...

MADERA — The prestigious Yosemite Renaissance 37 exhibit has returned to the Madera County Arts Council at Circle Gallery! Their mission is “to motivate artists to develop diverse interpretations of Yosemite and its varied landscapes.” There are many excellent art pieces that you definitely won’t want to miss, so we’ll see you there! Each year Circle Gallery has themed exhibitions ...

MADERA — On Tuesday, February 7, from 6 – 6:30 p.m., there will be a hearing before the Madera County Planning Commission regarding an application for a CUP #2022-017 to allow new construction of a home to be used as a bed and breakfast. This property is presently zoned RRS-2 Residential, Rural, Single-Family. The hearing will be held at the ...

MADERA COUNTY — Whenever you see a sign that says “THANK YOU, FIREFIGHTERS,” it’s a person like Division Chief Matt Watson from CAL-FIRE’s Madera Division whom they are thanking. Matt is retiring from his service in Madera County at the end of 2022. Matt was honored with a Certificate of Recognition by the Madera County Board of Supervisors. He will ...