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HSR, bevy of consultants under fresh scrutiny over failed Madera Co. bridge project
A morass of consultants and contractors are facing the blame for errors that led to the failure of support cables on a major bridge in Madera County.
August 10, 2020
Marijuana tax hits the ballot for Madera voters
The City of Madera does not currently permit cannabis businesses, meaning the tax would not have any effect until it is legalized.
July 30, 2020
Madera Community College receives recognition as a full college
Madera Community College was officially recognized Monday as a full community college by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors.
July 21, 2020
Newsom tightens grip, rolls back reopening in Valley counties
Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered several sectors to once again shut down Monday amid an increasingly concerning coronavirus surge.
July 13, 2020
Madera Co. taps Sheriff Varney to serve as County administrator
Madera County is no longer on the hunt for a Chief Administrative Officer, but will soon have a new vacancy: Sheriff.
May 20, 2020
State Center is pushing coronavirus support beyond the classroom
Our faculty and staff are keeping students on track with their goals while keeping them safe. However, our assistance goes further than our campus walls.
April 23, 2020
Woman sentenced in Madera Co. voter fraud scheme over falsified voter registrations
The Monterey Co. woman pleaded guilty after attempting to re-register Madera County voters to the Democratic Party without their knowledge.
April 19, 2020
Fresno inks coordinated coronavirus homeless response
With $1 million in coronavirus homeless funds, the City of Fresno inked a deal to work with Fresno County – work that began a month ago.
April 16, 2020
Madera holds steady with no new coronavirus cases, as counts climb Valleywide
California appears near its peak demand of healthcare resources, according a projection from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
April 8, 2020
Madera Co. reports Valley’s first coronavirus fatality
The man, in his sixties, died on Thursday at Madera Community Hospital. He tested positive for the disease on March 23.
March 26, 2020