This news roundup covers key developments and events in Madera and Mariposa Counties for April 20, 2026. The inaugural STEM Games for students are being held this Friday in Madera.
A wildfire risk reduction project has launched along the Road 620 corridor. State Route 140 in Mariposa County is set to reopen, and the State Route 41 expansion has been approved.
Community highlights include an 80th-anniversary celebration for North Fork's Grace Community Church, a Derby fundraiser in Oakhurst, and a public invitation from the Nature of Wildworks center in Coarsegold. These stories reflect ongoing community engagement, infrastructure improvements, and regional initiatives.