On last day of summer, snow falling in the Sierra Nevada
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — Snow is falling in the Sierra Nevada on the last day of summer, bringing a wintry look to the towering range shared by California and Nevada. Forecasters said Thursday the September snow is early but not unheard of, and is being caused by a cool weather system moving south from Oregon. […]
Barbara, Ross Thornton – grand marshals for Old Timers Day
At 10 a.m. Saturday, Barbara and Ross Thornton will take their places at the head of the Old Timers Day parade as this year’s grand marshals in the annual tribute to Madera County’s history. Barry Goldwater was running for president when they first met at a gathering of local Republicans who were supporting the Arizona […]
Madera County crime log for Sept. 4-10
The following are incidents reported by the Madera County Sheriff’s Department from Sept. 4 to 8. Monday, Sept. 4 1:30 a.m. — Deputy was dispatched to the 32000 block of Avenue 11 1/4 in Madera regarding a welfare check for a possible suicidal subject. Deputy contacted subject and placed her on a 72-hour hold pursuant […]
Inside the Game: Madera Coyotes 48, Merced Bears 42
Player of the game: Colt Nelson had himself a ball game. Nelson passed for over 400 yards and six scores. His big-play arm dazzled the Coyote crowd, giving the team their third win in a bounce-back season. His longest play was over 60 yards. Play of the game: Jayson Regua opened up second half with […]
Inside the Game: Liberty Hawks 55, Fowler Redcats 22
Player of the game: Outside linebacker Tahner Green was all over the field. He led the team with nine tackles, including 1.5 tackles for losses. Green kept the Redcats from running to the outside, recording four solo tackles. He also picked up an onside kick to give the Hawks an extra possession in the second […]
UC Merced enrollment nears 8,000
MERCED, Calif. — The University of California, Merced, received the largest incoming class of students in its 13-year history this semester, as total enrollment neared 8,000 for the first time. The fastest-growing university in the nation, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education, UC Merced now enrolls 7,375 undergraduate and 592 graduate students for a […]