It is with great sadness that I share the news of the peaceful passing of former Madera County Sheriff John Anderson Saturday night at his home in Nipomo.
Sheriff Anderson dedicated more than five decades to law enforcement, leaving a lasting impact on our community and the state of California.
After graduating high school, John Anderson served in the United States Army, with assignments in West Germany and as an advisor in Laos. He began his law enforcement career as a police officer in Williams, California, and later served as a deputy sheriff in Stanislaus County.