First Latina chairwoman sworn in
Leticia Gonzalez made Madera County history earlier this week when she was selected to become the next Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors. By accepting the position, Gonzalez became the first Latina female to be named a Chairwoman for the Madera County Board of Supervisors. “As Chairwoman, my goal is simple. It is to be […]
Family takes oaths: 2 LiCalsis now sit on judge bench
The courtroom was packed with people, as they anticipated the historical moment at the Superior Court of California, County of Madera. Eric James LiCalsi was sworn in as judge Monday afternoon. Administering the oath was his father, the Honorable Ernest J. LiCalsi. It was the first time in the history of Madera County that both […]
Suspicious death investigated by sheriff’s office
Madera County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a disturbance on Children’s Boulevard (Avenue 9) in the area of Lanes Bridge and Highway 41 in Madera. Upon arrival Thursday morning shortly before 3 a.m., they discovered a deceased man on fire in the roadway. An initial call to dispatch reported a woman had set her husband […]
Pedestrian sustains major injuries in hit and run
Merced Communications Center received a call regarding a vehicle versus a pedestrian, on Road 28, near Ellis Street. CHP Madera officers responded to the scene Tuesday evening at about 5:45 p.m., and located the pedestrian lying in the roadway with major injuries. The involved vehicle fled the scene immediately following the crash and was not […]
Fake MCSO letter in Ranchos
The Madera County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware that residents in the Ranchos community have received letters bearing the MCSO logo regarding fines associated with shooting guns on New Year’s Eve. It is not an authentic letter. Neither Sheriff Tyson Pogue or the Sheriff’s Office have issued any type of warning letters to residents, […]
Heavy fire damage to home
Three occupants have been displaced due to a fire Sunday on the 800 block of Wessmith Way. There was fire damage to a bedroom and the hallway and heavy smoke and heat damage to the rest of the house. Three engines and a ladder truck responded to the fire.