Crash closes SR99
Numerous traffic collisions snarled traffic and briefly closed both north and southbound lanes of State Route 99 about 9:30 a.m. Tuesday as a series of drivers failed to stop for slowing traffic and accidents ahead, according to the California Highway Patrol. Distracted driving and speed are being investigated as causes. No serious injuries were reported. […]
Fire destroys vacant house
A fast moving fire destroyed a vacant house in the 400 block of west Clark Street near Country Club Drive and the new Vallarta Supermarket store, according to fire authorities. The cause is undetermined at this time. No injuries were reported. Madera Battalion Fire Chief Anthony Garcia said the fire was first reported about 9:30 […]
9 car crash shuts down SR 99
A nine car collision on southbound State Route 99 just south of Avenue 16 brought busy holiday traffic to a standstill on the major route, according to the California Highway Patrol. A series of secondary collisions farther north, due to the traffic backup, seriously injured two other people. CHP Public Information Officer Greg Rodriguez said […]
Gang enforcement task force nets arrests
Two felons with guns were arrested during a weekend gang enforcement sweep that will continue throughout the remainder of the year, according to the Madera Police Department. Officers arrested Carlos Vasquez Jr. and Marcus Soliz, both 27 and of Madera, at a traffic stop about 4:45 Saturday morning near Lake and Ellis Streets. Both men […]
Woman killed in alleged DUI crash
A 25-year-old woman from Madera was killed in a multi-vehicle traffic collision on north bound State Route 99 just north of Avenue 7 when she lost control, drifted into the center divide, over corrected and careened back across both lanes of moving traffic into the side of a semi truck and trailer, and then was […]
1 dead after running stop sign
A 30-year-old woman from Merced reportedly ran a stop sign as she was southbound on Avenue 13 directly into the path of a semi truck moving westbound on Highway 152, according to the California Highway Patrol. The woman’s name has not yet been released, pending notification of family. No other injuries were reported in the […]
Stolen truck, drugs found on Gateway
A pickup truck stolen out of Dinuba was found in the 900 block of North Gateway Drive near Rotary Park, along with a small amount of heroin and methamphetamine, according to Madera police. Sgt. Mark Trukki said officers arrested 50-year-old Gilbert Castro on Monday, about 11 a.m. without incident. “It was not known what he […]
Election count continues
Long-time elected Madera County Clerk Recorder Rebecca Martinez said the 2020 election and election day went smoothly but urged patience as approximately 11,000-plus paper ballots county and city wide remain outstanding and are still being processed, signatures verified and then counted. Early preliminary, unofficial election results Tuesday night caused some confusion when they were posted […]
Fire burns iconic former Madera Athletic Club building
A fast moving fire destroyed the vacant complex of buildings once known as The Madera Athletic Club in the 1800 block of Sunset Avenue. No injuries were reported in the fire. Madera Battalion Fire Chief Chris Trindade said the fire was reported about 10:15 p.m. Thursday but the fire had likely been burning at least […]
Officers make weekend arrests
Police are stepping up their efforts to apprehend drivers that may be distracted or impaired behind the wheel, thanks to applying for and receiving a $85,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety. The grant provides funding for additional officers or additional shifts during prime-time weekend evenings when impaired drivers are more frequently out […]