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Man killed after 2 semi-trucks collide on Highway 99 in Madera County
A man has died after two semi-trucks collided on a highway in Madera County on Thursday afternoon.It happened just after noon on Highway 99 North between Avenue 9 and 12 when traffic was heavy on the roadway.The force of the impact sent a blue pickup truck crashing down from the hauler.The CHP says the semi with the hauler attached had pulled over to the right shoulder of the 99 and got out of his vehicle.Then for an unknown reason, officers say another big rig driver went to the side, hitting the hauler.The driver of that hauler was found underneath the blue pickup and died at the scene.The other big rig driver was not hurt and is cooperating with the investigation.
Free smog repair event happening in Madera
If your car is struggling to pass a smog test, the Valley Air District wants to help.A free "Tune-In, Tune-Up" smog repair event is taking place Saturday, July 27, at the Madera District Fair on Cleveland Avenue.From 8 am until 12 pm, drivers can take their cars for an emissions test.If it passes, you get a smog certificate. If it fails, you will get a $500 voucher to make repairs.Residents from Madera and surrounding cities are welcome.Diesel vehicles are not allowed.Gates may open as early as 6:30 am.Expect a long line and a wait time of two or more hours.
Weekend pick: Madera Theatre Project goes under the sea with ‘The Little Mermaid’
The Madera Theatre Project closes out its summer season with the crowd-pleaser “The Little Mermaid.” The show opens Thursday, July 25, and runs through Saturday, Aug. 3. For a preview we turn to German Gutierrez, Jr., who plays the role of Sebastian. Here’s our discussion:. Q: Have...
‘Biggest party of the summer’: Free festival in Madera to kick-off month of August
MADERA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Palace & Suns Summer Arts Festival organizers say their free August third event promises to be the biggest party of the summer, with 11 live bands performing at Madera’s Town and Country amphitheater. Organizers say the only things attendees need to bring are their ice chests, some sunscreen, and their friends […]
Cal Poly Humboldt Artist Wins 2024 California Duck Stamp Contest
A painting by Cynthia Fisher of Hamilton, Montana has been chosen as the winner of the 2024 California Duck Stamp Contest. “I learned to love waterfowl during my years in college at Cal Poly Humboldt,” said artist Fisher.” “I spent all my times studying ducks and other birds, doing taxidermy, and went on the first of many Duck hunts after that,” said artist Fisher. Judges first noted the position and orientation of the mallards in Fisher’s painting, describing the ducks in flight as an action shot. The painting reflected the background as Sutter Buttes, a small mountain village near Yuba City in Sutter County. Artist Fisher’s Blue Ribbon winner and three runners up will be on display at the Pacific Flyway Decoy Association Annual Wildlife Art Festival in Sacramento.
Interstate 15 Shut Down Near Nevada-California Border Due to Semi-Truck Fire, Disrupting Travel Plans
Travelers planning to use Interstate 15 near the Nevada/California state line, found themselves at a standstill as the major thoroughfare was closed in both directions south of the boundary, following an incident where a semi-truck hauling lithium-ion batteries caught fire. The shutdown extended from Afton Canyon to Basin roads after the San Bernardino County Fire Department responded to the blaze on northbound I-15 at mile marker 113, between Barstow and Baker, News 3 LV reported.
Newsom set an ambitious goal to launch 500,000 Californians into new careers. Many are firefighters
In his 2018 campaign, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would create 500,000 new apprenticeships in the decade after taking office. So far, the state has registered more than 180,000 new apprenticeships. Many of them are firefighters.
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