Police near schools on Pine Street found the pointed gun was a replica — but the driver still has no idea why it happened.

Kent Cross vanished in 2016. Bones found near McLeod Flatt in 2020 remained unidentified until Othram developed an investigative lead and California DOJ testing confirmed his identity in 2026.

A Friday evening crash at State Route 41 and Avenue 12 sent one person to the hospital on a stretch tied to 10 deadly wrecks since 2021.

Sancho Kibutu fled to Nairobi before sentencing in a fatal Golden State Boulevard crash. The FBI says he's finally back in Madera County.

The 2-year-old was walking with her mother on North Lake Street when a car struck her Sunday evening.

CHP found a woman dead on the shoulder of southbound Highway 99 after a driver sped off without calling 911.

A caller threatened to bring a rifle and a bomb to Valley Children's Hospital. Investigators now suspect the threat was faked.

A 25-year-old Madera man died after being ejected in a crash at Road 28 ½ and Avenue 15; a 17-year-old passenger was treated at Valley Children's Hospital.

Thomas Lee Frazier, serving 225 years to life, must wait three more years for another hearing.