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Close call of car in flames at Bass Lake captured on video
A close call at Bass Lake after a car caught fire was captured on video.Those visiting the lake in Madera County noticed smoke around 3 p.m. Saturday near the Willow Cove area and ran down a hill to see the car fire.Thankfully, homeowners and local law enforcement sprung into action to extinguish the flames before they spread to nearby homes.It's unclear how the fire started. The investigation is ongoing.
Bear destroys family's car during trip to Bass Lake
A family's trip to Bass Lake got messy after a bear broke into their car and left it destroyed.The Edens from Northern California were on their annual anniversary trip to Madera County with their family.A hungry bear snuck into their car but then got trapped inside. It tore up the seats and the inside of the doors.One family member caught the culprit in action."I think he spent most of his time licking up syrup and then trying to get out, and he was trapped in there and probably started freaking out, started tearing the place apart," Irik Edens said.Law enforcement was called and broke a window to let the bear out.The family says the animal also went to the bathroom inside their car, and the minivan is a total loss.They maintained a positive attitude, saying the incident made their trip memorable.
Madera County Sheriff Seeks Public’s Help Locating a Missing 13-Year-Old Runaway, Last Seen in Coarsegold
Update Per Madera County Sheriff's Office on Thursday morning: Isaac was located and returned home safely. We would like to thank the community for their assistance in sharing information about this case. June 27, 2024 – Madera County Sheriff's Office officials report that they are seeking the public’s help in...
Madera County Sheriff Seeks Public’s Help Locating a Missing 13-Year-Old Runaway, Last Seen in Coarsegold
June 27, 2024 – Madera County Sheriff's Office officials report that they are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile. 13-year-old Isaac Amaari Seau was last seen around 9:00 P.M. on June 25, 2024, at his home in the 40000 block of Rancho Ramon Court in Coarsegold. On the morning of (6/26), his family found a note indicating he was running away, and they have not seen or heard from him since.
Attempted kidnapping suspect on the loose in Madera County, deputies say
MADERA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man suspected of an attempted kidnapping is on the loose, according to the Madera County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect was last seen on Wednesday, and deputies say he was near the Fresno River around Road 23 and Avenue 15 1/2 in Madera County. The Sheriff’s Office asks that people avoid […]
Deputies looking for missing 13-year-old in Madera County
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Deputies are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 13-year-old from Coarsegold. The Madera County Sheriff’s Office says 13-year-old Isaac Amaari Seau was last seen around 9 p.m. on June 25 at his home in the 40000 block of Rancho Ramon Court in Coarsegold. His family has not […]
Suspect wanted for trying to kidnap women from Madera County walking trail, deputies say
Deputies are working to find a man who has tried to kidnap women from a walking trail on two separate occasions in Madera County.The latest kidnapping attempt happened around 9:45 am Wednesday on the Granada Trail along the Fresno River near Road 23 and Avenue 15.The Madera County Sheriff's Office says the man tried to put something in a woman's mouth while he struggled to grab a hold of her.Officials say the woman was able to break away from the man and call for help, but he ran off with her car keys and earphones.Deputies spent several hours searching the...
The Palm and The Pine is leaving Hwy 99: What’s next for the historic landmark?
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Commuters traveling through Madera County can soon expect an easier commute – but that comes at the expense of a historic landmark that will soon be going through a dramatic change. “The Palm and The Pine” is a pair of trees that sit in the median of Highway 99, between Avenue 11 […]
New travel center coming to Tesoro Viejo in Madera County in 2025
New shopping options are coming to a Madera County subdivision.Tesoro Viejo announced it's partnering with Yosemite Travel Center for a new market and gas station.The new shopping area will be on the Southeast Corner of Highway 41 and Tesoro Viejo Boulevard.The development will also include 12 Tesla charging stations, a Jamba Juice and a car wash.The grand opening is scheduled for the end of 2025.
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