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Madera, California Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hey there, Madera! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Madera County voted in the June 2 primary
  • See how the new SR 41 project could change your commute
  • Why Madera police are towing more ATVs at night

Also on today's calendar: Redneck Rodeo and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 103 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Sunshine and hot, temps: high: 103, low: 62.
  • Sunday: Sunshine and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Statewide Direct Primary Unofficial results (as of June 2) (maderatribune.com) — Madera County voters can now see unofficial results from the June 2 statewide primary, including local races and key contests for Congress, state senate, and assembly. The tally shows where leading candidates stand and which races are most competitive, all based on ballots processed at the Madera County Government Center.
   

2. Madera County Launches New Website for SR 41 Expansion (sierranewsonline.com) — Construction has officially begun on the SR 41 Expressway Project between Avenues 10½ and 15, and Madera County has launched 41expressway.com so you can track lane changes, closures, and milestones through 2028. The $130 million expansion will widen 4.6 miles of highway, add a new bridge, and upgrade key intersections to ease congestion for residents and Yosemite‑bound traffic.
   

3. Madera Police crack down on illegal ATV riders (yourcentralvalley.com) — Madera police are stepping up enforcement against illegal ATV riding after several late‑night stops near the Fresno River Trail and city neighborhoods, including a 14‑year‑old and a parolee with a felony warrant. Officers say they’ll continue crackdowns and urge parents and riders to follow California off‑highway vehicle laws and stick to designated riding areas.
   

4. Madera Unified hands out thousands of free meal boxes to Valley families (abc30.com) — Families in Madera can pick up free USDA-funded meal boxes from Madera Unified this summer, with more distribution days planned after more than 6,000 boxes went out Thursday at Madera Community College. Any Central Valley parent with children ages 2 to 18 can register, helping bridge the gap when school-year meal service drops sharply during vacation.
   

5. The glory of ‘Cottonwood Creek' (maderatribune.com) — Madera County’s origins trace back to George Washington Mordecai and the Cottonwood Creek settlement that helped spark the 1893 vote creating the county. This piece connects that history to today’s Cottonwood Creek school, urging students and staff to embrace and explore their community’s roots. It’s a reflective look at how one ranch and one creek shaped local identity.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday June 15
  • UC Merced Project Coord: Ernesto Perez
    Duane E. Furman High School Madera, CA 93637
    8:30 am
    • Thursday June 25
  • Madera DU Chapter Recruitment & Social →
    Blast & Brew, 131 Riverwalk Blvd S, Madera
    6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This little guy showed up at a friends gate the morning of the 8th.
    Don't know where he came from, he was just there. Spunky and friendly and, of course, hungry. He eats well. He is no more than 10 weeks old. I cannot… (Nextdoor Daley/17)
  • Found 2 Dogs.
    Running around inside Riverwoods Townhouses. If anyone knows anything please let me know. Pics aren't the greatest cuz they're really hyper and didn… (Nextdoor Westgate North)
  • Over the past several years, the Fresno Madera Continuum of Care has counted homeless people in the two counties by driving street-by-street and... (X: GVWire)
  • fter months of delays from the. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Fresno Madera Continuum of Care has released the region’s 2025... (X: KMPHFOX26)
  • Madera Unified School District posted a job opening for Performing Arts Coach (Percussion, Band, Color Guard, Visual) in Madera. Apply here.
  • CRH Plc. posted a job opening for Production Supervisor (Madera, CA, US, 93637) in Madera. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madera here.

Ok Madera! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Madera

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