Good morning, Medford.

A structure fire occurred Monday afternoon on the 1300 block of Sequoia Circle in southwest Medford—emergency crews arrived around 4:16 p.m. and had controlled the blaze by 4:40 p.m.—with no reported injuries and residents advised to use alternate routes while mop-up operations continued.

Three kids, a dog, and three hamsters were saved from a house fire on Sequoia Cir. around 3:45 p.m. Monday when a brave neighbor helped them escape—firefighters later reported that the garage and part of the attic were destroyed and the home became unlivable as investigators looked for the cause.

Firefighters are on scene at a structure fire at 1342 Sequoia Circle in Medford with a large plume of smoke seen and part of the area blocked off — crews work through the roof as the incident develops.

Medford Fire crews responded to a structure fire at 1342 Sequoia Circle in South Medford that started in the garage—downing the blaze and mopping up while investigators review its cause.

A 29-year-old man was arrested and taken to Jackson County Jail after an early morning crash on Monday at 1:44 a.m. at the intersection of Stewart Ave and Maple Grove Dr, where police reported three people were involved and one male passenger suffered serious leg injuries while a female passenger sustained minor injuries as the investigation continues.

The district attorney’s office dropped murder charges against Jose Alfredo Sotelo-Palma after new witnesses emerged that weakened the state’s case in connection with the fatal shooting of Luis Ayala Zavala at a marijuana processing facility in Ruch on November 28.

At about 1:44 a.m.—Medford police and fire crews responded to a suspected DUII crash at Stewart Avenue and Maple Grove Drive where a 29-year-old man identified as Alberto Perez De Gaona was arrested on charges of assault in the second degree, DUII, reckless endangering, and reckless driving as a male passenger sustained serious leg injuries requiring extraction and transport to Portland for treatment while a female passenger suffered minor injuries and the STAR Team was activated to assist in the investigation.

Students at Phoenix High School learned how K9 teams work during a demonstration by Jackson and Josephine K9 Search and Rescue on Monday, where AG Science teacher and Dog Team Leader Melissa Madsen led the exercise to show real-life uses for animal science and emergency services classes.

Medford announced that starting Monday, April 21, the eastbound lanes of Barnett Road between Black Oak Drive and Murphy Road will be closed nightly from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. until Thursday, May 1 as Central Pipeline Inc. works to upsize a sewer main — a detour will be in place and the schedule may change with weather.

2025 Careers in Gear Event

9 AM – 2 PM — Jackson County Expo — Free entry — Explore career opportunities and inspirations for the next workforce generation.

Earth Day Celebration

12:30-4 p.m. — ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum — Free entry — Celebrate sustainability with hands-on activities and local vendors at ScienceWorks.

Community Garage Sale for Rogue Community Cat Rescue

4-7 p.m. — Blossom Hills Early Learning Center — Free entry — Explore treasures while supporting local feline rescues at this two-day garage sale.

Public Run Day

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Medford Railroad Park — Free rides — Enjoy a delightful day riding diesel trains at the scenic Medford Railroad Park.

Sleeping Beauty - The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine

7-8:30 p.m. — Craterian Theater at The Collier Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting tale of Sleeping Beauty brought to life by a mesmerizing ballet performance.

Mariachi Herencia De Mexico

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Craterian Theater at The Collier Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket info TBA — Experience a new generation of mariachi music with the Latin Grammy-nominated group Mariachi Herencia de México.

Rogue Valley Clinic — The Street Dog Coalition

9 a.m. — United Way of Jackson County — Free services — Offering veterinary care for pets of people experiencing homelessness.

First Aid & CPR Training & Certification

9 AM – 2 PM — BBSI Medford — Free — Learn essential life-saving skills in both adult and child CPR and first aid.

The Brothers Reed Concert

5:30-11:30 p.m. — Dunbar Farms/Rocky Knoll Tasting Room — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy Folk, Bluegrass, and Americana with entertaining sibling banter.

Sip n' Stitch

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Great Harvest Bread Co. — Free entry — Enjoy a creative morning of stitching, snacks, and conversation.