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Caltrans to Offer Dump Day This Saturday for Local Residents

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MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES – Time to get a head start on your spring cleaning because this Saturday Caltrans will have be having a dump day with staff on site to accept household waste and approved debris at no charge. Open to Madera and Fresno County residents only. Date & Time: Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. All loads ...

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30 Days Left to Register With FEMA for Disaster Assistance

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MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — – Survivors with losses caused by the severe storms, floods, landslides and mudslides that began February 21, 2023, have less than 30 days left to register for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply for assistance is Monday, June 5, 2023. Disaster assistance is available to eligible individuals and households in the disaster-designated counties of:  Kern Madera ...

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Negligent Discharge of Firearm

BASS LAKE—The Madera County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is reporting that on Saturday, May 6th, 2023, shortly before 4pm, the MCSO Communications Center received an emergency call regarding a gunshot wound victim at a location in the area of Road 222 and Road 274 in Bass Lake. It was reported an adult male had been shot and was actively bleeding. Deputies responded ...

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More Counties Affected by Storms Now Eligible for FEMA Aid

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MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Madera, Mendocino and Mono counties were added to the major disaster declaration for California’s severe storms and flooding that began on February 21, 2023.  They join the counties previously designated for Individual Assistance: Kern, Mariposa, Monterey, San Benito, San Bernardino, Santa Cruz, Tulare and Tuolumne. In addition, Amador, Butte, Del Norte, Glenn, Inyo, Madera, Modoc, San Francisco, and Santa Cruz counties are now eligible for FEMA’s Public ...

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10th Annual ArtsFest Celebrates Art in Madera County

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MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Families are invited to attend the 10th Annual Madera County ArtsFest. This free event will promote art in Madera County in a carnival-type atmosphere and is being hosted by Madera County Schools Foundation and Madera County Superintendent of Schools. The public is invited to attend the event. Door prizes consisting of gift certificates, family outings, and art ...

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Understanding Your FEMA Letter

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MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–California residents who applied for assistance from The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the recent severe storms and flooding will receive a determination letter from FEMA. It may say you are ineligible for assistance, but that is not a denial. Applicants are given a reason for their ineligibility and told what they need to do to appeal the ...

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Caltrans Unveils New Signs and Infrastructure Projects

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MADERA COUNTY — Caltrans today unveiled new “Rebuilding CA” highway signs that will highlight the record levels of state and federal infrastructure funding being put to work on projects statewide to create a safer, more sustainable and more resilient transportation system. The sign unveiling took place as Caltrans and local partners broke ground on a $36.8 million project to replace ...

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Madera County Launches Solid Waste Management Study

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MADERA COUNTY — Madera County has launched a comprehensive study of the County’s solid waste management program. The study will be conducted by an independent consulting firm and informed by input from Madera County stakeholders and community members, which aims to provide an in-depth analysis of current solid waste practices and identify opportunities for improvement. The study will also analyze ...

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Child Abuse Prevention Event Coming to Fresno Flats

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OAKHURST — In honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month, the Madera County Child Abuse Prevention Council (MCCAPC) is hosting an informational day that highlights the many organizations throughout Madera County that assist families in need, and draws special attention to child abuse prevention. Date & Time: Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come and see what local ...

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Madera County Residents Report Storm Damage NOW

MADERA COUNTY–Over the past several weeks, residents of Northern California have been experiencing repeated Atmospheric River flows that have caused torrential rains and record-breaking snowfall. For many residents, this has caused extreme damage, even destruction, to their homes, outbuildings, properties, and driveways. Due to the damage, California State Governor Gavin Newsom requested a major presidential disaster declaration to support ongoing ...

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