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Madera County K9 Canelo Helps Deputies Find Suspected Meth in Arrest

A Madera County sheriff’s deputy and her K9 partner helped uncover suspected narcotics during an arrest Friday morning. Deputy Eliza Hernandez responded to a suspicious vehicle parked on the 28000 block of Cholla Avenue, where she encountered John Bartollome, 38, authorities said. Bartollome appeared to be under the influence and became combative when contacted. With support from additional deputies and the California Highway Patrol, Hernandez d…Madera, California · Madera Read Article

Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges

The Oberti Family Legacy in Central Valley Agriculture Melissa Oberti, a third-generation (nearly fourth) farmer from Madera, California, continues her family’s agricultural tradition. The Oberti family, once famous for Oberti ... Read More The post Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges appeared first on AgNet West.Agriculture · Madera Read Article

Madera County School Bus Catches Fire, All Students Safe

A school bus carrying students from La Vina and Madera South High School caught fire Thursday morning after experiencing a mechanical malfunction, authorities said. The Madera County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies responded to Avenue 8 and Road 23 ½ after farmworkers waved down the bus driver, who noticed smoke coming from the back of the vehicle. The driver immediately followed safety protocols, evacuating all students safely before th…Madera, California · Madera Read Article

Wood Driver Saves Students Seconds Before His Bus Set on Fire

The driver of a school bus managed to save dozens of minors travelling with him, after the vehicle began to smoke.Madera, California · Madera Read Article

Wildfires burning in Madera and Mariposa County now under control

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Charred mountains can be spotted near the small community of Raymond in Madera County.Wildfires · Madera Read Article

Madera County Authorities Arrest Man in Skid Steer Theft Attempt

Deputies arrested a man accused of attempting to steal equipment from a Madera County construction site. On Monday, the Madera County Sheriff’s Office responded to a theft in progress at Vulcan Materials on Highway 145 near Highway 41. Deputies reported seeing Martin Rushing, 54, driving a skid steer as he tried to flee the scene. According to CAT, similar skid steers typically go up to 11 MPH. On Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, Madera County authorities…Madera County · Madera County See the Story

EMC Fire Safe Council To Hold Town Hall

Bass Lake, California – The Eastern Madera County Fire Safe Council will hold a public town hall meeting on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, in the Lakeview Room at the Pines Resort in Bass Lake. The meeting will run from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Guest speakers from CalFire, the Red Cross, the Madera County Office … The post EMC Fire Safe Council To Hold Town Hall first appeared on Sierra News Online.Bass Lake · Bass Lake Read Article

Bear cub seen strolling through Coarsegold property

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ABC30 Insider Gina O'Reilly says she woke up to a bear cub strolling through her property in Indian Lakes.Property · Coarsegold Read Article

Double Rollover Crash in Oakhust Results In Only Minor Injuries

Oakhurst, California – On Saturday morning, a double-rollover crash occurred on Road 426, resulting in only minor injuries. The California Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle accident at around 10:20 am. According to the CHP, a silver Toyota, occupied by a male driver and a female passenger, was traveling westbound in the number 1 lane at … The post Double Rollover Crash in Oakhust Results In Only Minor Injuries first appeared on Sierra Ne…Oakhurst, California · Oakhurst Read Article

Man killed in single-car crash in Madera County, CHP says

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A man has died following a single-car crash in Madera County.CHP · Madera Read Article