Above the Fold

Madera Unified School District (MUSD) has earned national recognition, as all the district’s comprehensive schools have received the America’s Healthiest Schools Award from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. MUSD schools were recognized for its outstanding health services, physical education

The California Transportation Commission (CTC) allocated funding at its August meeting for the South Madera 6-Lane Project on State Route 99 (SR 99) in Madera County from Avenue 7 to Avenue 12 in the amount of $106.1 million, with a

What is believed to have been a domestic violence-related incident turned into a murder manhunt that resulted in an arrest. The Madera County Sheriff’s Office investigated a fatal shooting that occurred late Sunday morning in the area of Avenue 18

The Matilda Torres Toros struck first in its football battle with the Madera Coyotes, but the Coyotes scored the next 49 points in a runaway victory at Matilda Torres. Torres’ Caden Warden scored the first touchdown of the game. The

CARUTHERS — The Liberty Hawks scored touchdowns on its first six drives and answered every Caruthers Blue Raiders touchdown for a 55-21 victory. The Blue Raiders scored the first touchdown of the game, and the Hawks scored the next six.

The Madera South Stallions made quick work of the Parlier Panthers to give head football coach Eric Tatum his first head coaching victory in the home opener. The Stallions scored on their first six possession of the game and invoked

Scattered throughout Madera’s past are several quiet heroes — not heroes because of acts of bravery, but heroes because they engaged in silent acts of forgiveness repeated again and again, not in the context of a formal asking but rather

This year, Camp Adahi, a six day long sleep-away camp up near Nelder Grove, was held from July 19-24. Since 1954, this annual camp has only been made possible by Madera Heart of California Camp Fire volunteers of all ages

Madera Irrigation District (MID or District) has made a significant investment in the purchase of a property and construction of a recharge basin in a very high-priority area. Fairmead, designated as a disadvantaged community by the State of California, has

Madera United FC Zapata 2012G made history this summer by capturing a National Championship at the 2026 NPL Finals in Denver, Colorado. The achievement represents an incredible milestone for the players, coaches, families, and the Madera community. The journey to

The Madera South Stallions looked to pick up its first win of the season in a non-conference match with the Firebaugh Eagles. However, the Stallions couldn’t get out of their own way in a three-set loss Tuesday at Madera South.

Citizens Business Bank’s Madera Business Financial Center recently welcomed CEO David Brager and President Clay Jones for a visit focused on meeting with employees and reinforcing the bank’s commitment to Madera County. During the visit, Brager and Jones met with

For the first 19 years of its existence as an incorporated city, Madera’s political machinery ran without rancor or hard feelings, for the most part. Most office seekers simply offered their services to fill various community needs and did little

Families, youth, educators, and local leaders joined together in a March Against Drugs and Gangs on Saturday. Community members marched from McNally Park to Courthouse Park, where they gathered for a celebration featuring worship, testimonies, prayer booths, music, and other

Lifelong Madera resident Philip Oberti passed away on August 19 at the age of 83. Oberti and Klina Lyon were married for 61 years and were recently lauded by Madera for their longtime support. Phil and Klina Oberti were married

The Liberty Hawks football team officially christened its “Home Away From Home’ with a convincing 37-7 victory over the Strathmore Spartans. Liberty’s home stadium is getting new turf and an all-weather track installed, so the Hawks will play their home