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Trailer park fire claims 3 houses

Cal Fire Madera fire crews responded to a fire at the Madera Mobile Home and RV Park that destroyed three trailers. City of Madera Station 58, which is less than a mile from the mobile home park, responded to the

Fatality crash in early morning

California Highway Patrol Madera Area officers responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash, at the intersection of Road 16 and Avenue 14. A 21-year-old man from Madera was driving a white 2002 Pontiac Firebird, traveling southbound on Road 16, approaching the

Deerpoint appoints first Chief Revenue Officer

Deerpoint Group, a leader in managed crop nutrition serving growers across California and Arizona and based in Madera, announced the appointment of Redge Bodily as its first Chief Revenue Officer. Bodily will lead Deerpoint’s commercial strategy and market expansion as

All-time Liberty runner headed to UOP

When Jaslyn Rodriguez finished her Liberty Hawks career in May, she put herself amongst the best runners in the school’s history. “It feels good to have that recognition,” Rodriguez said. “I feel like it’s a lot of pressure. The college

Christensen and Aguirre win at Red Hot Summer

Both the 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series and Mission Pro Late Model Series experienced drama on at Madera Speedway, with incidents ahead of them for the lead paying dividends to place Lane Christensen and Jason Aguirre into the winner’s circle.

Those tiny tomatoes

Some are called cherry tomatoes, some are called grape tomatoes. Other general terms are cocktail, mini, baby, pear, snack and bite-sized. Some of the cultivar names are Sungold, Sweet 100, Super Sweet 100, Sweet Million, Black Cherry, Isis Candy and

First glimpses of Madera

From the pages of the Fresno Expositor. • • • Oct. 11, 1876 MADERA — The new town laid out by the California Lumber Company in this county [Fresno], at the point where the company’s flume intersects the railroad, has

Sisters retire after 67 combined years at MUSD

After more than three decades, each, in education, sisters Diana Gonzalez and Cece Foley Gallegos retired from Madera Unified School District, leaving behind a legacy of service, compassion, and dedication that has shaped the lives of thousands of students. For

Bitter ends 30 years in athletics at MUSD

After a 30-year career in education that took him from a coach to a physical education teacher to an athletic director, and finally an athletics director of Madera Unified School District, Marty Bitter has retired. Bitter made his last drive

Torres star running to Utah

As one of the leaders of the Matilda Torres Toros cross country team, Benjamin Fernandez felt a little bit of responsibility to lift the team as high as they can get to. “It felt amazing to know we can be

How Madera High School came to be

The crowd gathered at the Athletic Hall on Yosemite Avenue for Madera High School’s commencement exercise in June 1903. Folks had to climb the stairs to the second floor that night, as they had for the past six years, but

Madera volunteers turn community pride into action

On a Saturday morning in July, nearly 30 people traded sleeping in for trash bags and gloves. By the time they finished, they’d hauled away nearly 25 bags of litter from Sunrise Rotary Sports Complex and the surrounding Rancho San

Torres XC and track star headed to Southern California

Hunter Hannah was one of the leaders of the Matilda Torres Toros cross country and track teams, and will now head to UC Riverside to continue his athletic journey. Hannah was one of four Torres cross country and track athletes

Tragedy struck Madera teenagers on the tracks

It was the middle of August, and in a few days school would begin again for Burt Hambleton and Jimmie Thurman. The summer of 1902 had been pure elixir for the pair of Madera teenagers. They had done their share

Rec department has something for everyone

The individuals at the City of Madera Parks and Community Services Department make sure to stay busy year-round with events encompassing all seasons. “I don’t want to have any downtime with the City. We’re always working to provide something as

Madera County pays tribute to local war heroes

Their service. Our gratitude. Set in stone. Madera County Department of Social Services will become the new home of the Bricks of Honor Veterans monument to stand as a lasting tribute and reminder, recognizing the sacrifice, courage, and commitment of

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MUSD to begin new school year Friday

Madera Unified School District is preparing for a new school year, which will bring exciting learning opportunities for more than 20,000 students. The first day of school will begin Friday,

Love INC to host its grand re-opening

Love INC (in the name of Christ) is a non-profit organization and part of a nationwide movement helping churches and community partners come together to make a difference in the

Trailer park fire claims 3 houses

Cal Fire Madera fire crews responded to a fire at the Madera Mobile Home and RV Park that destroyed three trailers. City of Madera Station 58, which is less than

Fatality crash in early morning

California Highway Patrol Madera Area officers responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash, at the intersection of Road 16 and Avenue 14. A 21-year-old man from Madera was driving a white

Fatal train versus pedestrian collision

Madera Police officers were dispatched to the area of Yosemite Avenue and Gateway Drive following a report of a train versus pedestrian collision Thursday afternoon at about 4 p.m. Upon

Deerpoint appoints first Chief Revenue Officer

Deerpoint Group, a leader in managed crop nutrition serving growers across California and Arizona and based in Madera, announced the appointment of Redge Bodily as its first Chief Revenue Officer.

Education

First glimpses of Madera

From the pages of the Fresno Expositor. • • • Oct. 11, 1876 MADERA

How Madera High School came to be

The crowd gathered at the Athletic Hall on Yosemite Avenue for Madera High School’s

Tragedy struck Madera teenagers on the tracks

It was the middle of August, and in a few days school would begin

The old soldier died on the 4th of July

More than 110 years ago, a huge parade inched down Yosemite Avenue as it

Local Legends: How Nora Salazar helped shape Madera

For Lenora “Nora” Salazar, success was never measured by awards or accomplishments. It was

John M. Hensley: Madera’s gift to Fresno County

The Sheriff’s granddaughter sat composed and alert while I probed her memory for pieces

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All-time Liberty runner headed to UOP

When Jaslyn Rodriguez finished her Liberty Hawks career in May, she put herself amongst the best runners in the school’s history. “It feels good to have that recognition,” Rodriguez said.

Madera XC Alumni dinner approaching

The Madera Foundation of Athletic Needs (F.A.N.) is hosting a Madera Cross Country Alumni Dinner on August 15 at the Madera Municipal Golf Course banquet room. The dinner is open

Christensen and Aguirre win at Red Hot Summer

Both the 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series and Mission Pro Late Model Series experienced drama on at Madera Speedway, with incidents ahead of them for the lead paying dividends to

Bitter ends 30 years in athletics at MUSD

After a 30-year career in education that took him from a coach to a physical education teacher to an athletic director, and finally an athletics director of Madera Unified School

Torres star running to Utah

As one of the leaders of the Matilda Torres Toros cross country team, Benjamin Fernandez felt a little bit of responsibility to lift the team as high as they can

Torres XC and track star headed to Southern California

Hunter Hannah was one of the leaders of the Matilda Torres Toros cross country and track teams, and will now head to UC Riverside to continue his athletic journey. Hannah

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