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Madera, California Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Madera! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Follow Madera County supervisor race results as they come in
- Whoās leading in Madera Countyās crucial supervisor races right now?
- How a Madera-trained teen golfer reached the U.S. Womenās Open
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 58 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Thursday: Sunny and remaining very warm, temps: high: 95, low: 59.
- Friday: Sizzling sunshine and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 60 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. June 2026's Election Results for the Central Valley (yourcentralvalley.com) ā Madera residents can track live results for local supervisor races and other key contests through this Central Valley election results hub. The page links directly to Madera County races alongside statewide offices, giving you one place to follow how your local representation may change. 
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2. Frank Bigelow gains commanding lead in Madera Supervisor District 5 race (fresnobee.com) ā Madera Countyās supervisor races show strong early leads, with incumbents Jordan Wamhoff in District 1 and David Rogers in District 2 far ahead in initial returns. In District 5, Frank Bigelow leads but may face a November runoff if he falls short of 50%, with Melanie Barker currently in second place. Ā Ā Ā
3. 15-year-old from valley āsurprised herself' by qualifying for U.S. Women's Open (yourcentralvalley.com) ā A 15-year-old who trains at Madera Golf and Country Club has qualified for the prestigious U.S. Womenās Open at Riviera, after a strong performance at a Bay Area qualifier. Living in Chowchilla and helping at her familyās Thai restaurant in Madera, she now practices up to eight hours a day as she prepares to test her game against the worldās best. Ā Ā Ā
4. California high-speed rail turns to private investors (visaliatimesdelta.com) ā High-speed rail construction is slated to move north toward Fresno and Madera County after an initial 22-mile stretch near Shafter is built, with track work possibly starting in late 2026. State officials just approved a $3.5 billion track-and-systems contract and are courting a global private consortium, aiming for MercedāBakersfield passenger service in the early 2030s despite major cost and funding concerns. Ā Ā Ā
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello, my cat has been missing for two days and we are new to the area.
He is a male tabby cat, about 5 years old. He is wearing a green color and his name is Mochi. If anyone has any information about my sweet boy pleaseā¦ (Nextdoor Riverstone) - Since I donāt know about all this health care thing.
Iāve always had welfare lol but now Iām needing to get a doctor and dentist who accepts Anthem Blue Cross. Iām open for recommendations. Prefer hereā¦ (Nextdoor Maple-Monterey)
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Assistant Manager CA in Madera. Apply here.
- SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for SAS in Walmart - Retail Sales Representative 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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