By DJ Becker/TheMaderaNews.com March 31st, 2025 A young Madera man working at the Walgreens store on west Cleveland Avenue was randomly shot at point blank range and killed Monday night about 9:30, according to The Madera Police Department. The shooter fired at and attempted to kill other employees as they fled…
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Crews lift an empty semi tanker out of a large 20-foot-deep sinkhole near the intersection of Pecan Avenue and Granada Drive Monday afternoon. The driver sustained minor injuries. Residents are questioning whether the busy commercial road is safe to drive on. The incident is the second in the last week…
By DJ Becker/The Madera News June 7th, 2023 A dispute between two rival gang members resulted in a hail of bullets fired at about 3:15 Wednesday afternoon near children on the playground of Washington Elementary School. One 24-year-old man fled on foot and was shot multiple times as he ran from the gunfire. He was…
By DJ Becker/The Madera News June 2nd, 2023 Residents were shocked, but not surprised to learn Madera County actually has no written code of ethics. Recent inquiries by The Madera News revealed unlike most other California counties, Madera County’s basic municipal code dates from the 1970s (current Madera County code) and contains no specific…
By DJ Becker January 2023 Newly elected District One Madera County Supervisor and Fresno police officer Jordan Wamhoff brings a unique background and perspective to the office. At 36 years old, with a combination of banking, sales, small business, and law enforcement skills, he may also be one of the…