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Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria presented a $250,000 check to the Madera County Food Bank to support the organization’s food distribution programs and help meet the needs of families in the community. Funding was secured by Assemblywoman Soria through the 2026 state

The Madera County Sheriff’s Office Homeless Engagement and Assistance Response Team (HEART) hosted a successful community outreach event, connecting more than 75 participants with valuable services and resources. This first annual HEART Fair on October 9 placed a special emphasis

In just over an hour, the Matilda Torres Toros completed a three-set sweep over the Madera South Stallions in a North Yosemite League match at Madera South. The volleyball Toros outscored the Stallions 75-41 in the three sets Tuesday. Matilda

The Matilda Torres Toros scored two first half touchdowns, and cruised the rest of the way for a victory over the Madera Coyotes in Toros Stadium. The Toros got a touchdown pass from Adalynn Chavez to Cadence Mortier to close

Nearly everyone agrees that mountain folks tend to be just a bit independent, especially Madera County mountain folks. For years they have more or less marched to their own drum, refusing on numerous occasions to conform to “conventional wisdom.” In

The Madera County Farm Bureau held a 2026 Candidate Forum in the Will Gill Pavilion. The event on October 7 was sponsored by the Farm Bureau, the Madera County Cattlemen’s Association, and the Fresno-Madera Young Farmers & Ranchers. Participating in

Michael Masuda (D) is running for U.S. Representative for California’s 5th Congressional district, opposing the Republican incumbent. He does not consider himself a politician. He is an engineer who has decided to run for the office in hopes of making

The Madera County Farm Bureau held a 2026 Candidate Forum in the Will Gill Pavilion. The event, held October 7, was sponsored by the Farm Bureau, the Madera County Cattlemen’s Association, and the Fresno-Madera Young Farmers & Ranchers. Participating in

The Madera Coyotes couldn’t keep up with the Edison Tigers in a County/Metro Athletic Conference match-up at Fresno’s Sunnyside Stadium. The Tigers scored 28 first half points, and cruised to a 42-28 victory in a rare Thursday night affair. Edison

The Madera South Stallions rebounded from its first two-game losing streak of the season to roll over the Fresno Warriors with a 41-7 victory at McLane Stadium. The Stallions opened a 19-7 halftime lead, and outscored Fresno 21-0 in the

The Matilda Torres Toros used a 32-point second quarter to cruise by the Madera South Stallions in a cross-city league flag football match-up at Toro Stadium. The Toros also used three second quarter interceptions to score touchdowns in Thursday’s dominating

As 1900 dawned in Madera its residents were ready for the 20th century, due in part to the coterie of indomitable pioneers that had gathered to lay the foundations for our hometown. Every fledgling community has its makers and shakers

Get ready for a day bursting with flavor, entertainment and family fun at the annual Madera Pomegranate, Fruit & Nut Festival, happening November 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Madera District Fairgrounds. This popular event brings together

California Highway Patrol Madera officers responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Road 28 1/2 and Avenue 15 on October 4 just after 6 p.m. A 32-year-old man from Madera was driving a 2008 Mercedez-Benz CLS550, northbound on

The Madera County Farm Bureau held a 2026 Candidate Forum in the Will Gill Pavilion. Wednesday’s event was sponsored by the Farm Bureau, the Madera County Cattlemen’s Association, and the Fresno-Madera Young Farmers & Ranchers. Participating in the forum were

The Matilda Torres Toros girls volleyball team was looking to close out the first half of the North Yosemite League season with a perfect 4-0 record against the 1-2 Sanger West Hornets. However, it was the Hornets that took it