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Popular Madera brewery destroyed in blaze
A commercial blaze near Madera has destroyed the corporate headquarters of popular local craft brewer Riley's Brewing.
Homelessness is up in Fresno, Madera – but not on the streets. Here’s why.
Homelessness surged during the coronavirus pandemic. New figures show how the pandemic and a mountain of spending have changed the scourge locally.
Madera Co. greenlights permanent extension of road tax, Measure T
Madera County is moving forward with an extension to Measure T, the half-cent transportation tax that first passed in 2006.
Garbage rate hikes, massive new housing development take center stage for Madera Co. Supervisors
Despite a bevy of public opposition, garbage collection rate increases are headed to Madera County.
Madera Co. preps for Fall showdowns to fill Supervisor vacancies
With two longtime Madera County Supervisors departing, the races to replace them will head to a November runoff.
Did Madera Co. candidate’s attack ad defame local residents? Victims speak out.
Among other claims, an attack on a pair of Madera County women for being involved with "Witches and Warlocks" sounded nefarious – but it's an annual Bass Lake paddle boat ride.
Madera Co. OKs incentives for new Oakhurst resort, groundwater policies
A new, major hotel is coming to Oakhurst.
Another Valley county bemoans revealing law enforcement equipment
A state law forcing local law enforcement agencies to unmask military equipment is upsetting communities over perception of giving away secrets to criminals.
Madera Co. vocalizes support for biomass program to ease wildfires
"California is finally making progress on long-overdue forest health improvement and wildfire risk reduction projects, but there has never been a greater need to increase the pace and scale of those projects," local officials said.
Madera Co. to build new 9/11 memorial with a piece of solemn history
Madera County’s upcoming memorial recognizing the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks will have a special element like few others.
