Mariposa Fire Mountain Community Fire Information
Eastman Fire: Updated: September 19, 2017 3:34 pm County: Madera County Location: Road 29 & Road 26, southwest of Raymond Acres Burned – Containment: 429 acres – 100% contained
Read More »Public’s help sought to identify Madera store robbers
Madera police are asking for the public’s help to identify two people who robbed the El Amigo Market at 133 E. Central Ave. about 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 7. One of the suspects entered the store with a black semi-automatic handgun. Anyone with information should call Detective Garibay at 559-675-4248 …
Read More »Mission Fire (Madera County)
The Mission Fire poses a significant threat to the communities of Cascadel and North Fork along with the Sierra National Forest and areas affected by tree mortality. Firefighters are being challenged by high temperatures, poor access and steep terrain. Forecasted weather may assist firefighters in control efforts. The residents of …
Read More »Madera man convicted of molesting 6-year-old girl
A 25-year-old Madera man faces up to eight years in state prison after a jury convicted him of molesting a 6-year-old girl. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Two arrested in slaying of woman in Madera. Police are looking for a third suspect
Two men have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the slaying of Latisha Logan in Madera. Police said Thursday they are looking for a third suspect. Logan was … Click to Continue »
Read More »Work is wrapping outside Madera on the Fresno River Viaduct for high speed rail
This May update from the California High Speed Rail Authority shows progress on various construction projects in and around Fresno including two viaducts and the Tuolumne Street bridge near downtown Fresno. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Madera police seek FBI help in reviewing officer-involved shootings
Madera Police Department has asked for the FBI to conduct an “independent review” of the city’s two officer-involved shootings earlier this month. Chief Steve Frazier made the announcement Monday afternoon … Click to Continue »
Read More »Madera police: Armed man arrested in break-in
A tip from neighbors Wednesday about a possible break-in by three men at new construction near Olive Avenue and Knox Street in Madera led to the arrest of a man … Click to Continue »
Read More »Heatwave likely claimed life of Madera woman, officials say
A 48-year-old woman died in Madera from complications likely caused by the heatwave baking the central San Joaquin Valley, authorities said Thursday Cmdr. Bill Ward of the Madera County Sheriff’s … Click to Continue »
Read More »Madera police shoot man wielding machete and shovel handle
A 32-year-man was shot and killed after a Friday evening confrontation with Madera police, according to Madera police Sgt. Daniel Foss. Police arrived at the 800 block of Wessmith Way … Click to Continue »
Read More »Four-day Madera County fire near Oakwood Road contained at over 1,400 acres
The four-day Madera County fire near Oakwood Road and Road 406 was contained at 1,431 acres on Tuesday night, Cal Fire reported. The fire started Saturday at 1:19 p.m., burning … Click to Continue »
Read More »Madera man identified as the victim of fatal weekend crash
A Madera man was identified as the victim of a single-car crash early Saturday in western Fresno County, the Fresno County Coroner reported. Alexander Hernandez, 18, of Madera, was the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Big rig burns on Highway 99 in Madera County
A passing motorist gets footage of a tractor-trailer fire on northbound Highway 99 near Avenue 7 in Madera County on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. … Click to Continue »
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