Yosemite High School wins mock trial event
Yosemite High’s defense and Liberty High School’s prosecution teams competed in the championship round held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Yosemite won the competition and will attend the State Mock Trial on behalf of Madera County. “All of the teams did a great job, making for a very competitive contest,” said Dr. Cecilia Massetti, Madera […]
Madera Police Log for Week of Dec. 3
The following are incidents recorded by the Madera Police Department. Dec. 3 8:49 a.m. — Robbery in progress in the 200 block of South Madera Avenue. 9:35 a.m. — Vehicle stolen in the 700 block of Green Way. 10:59 a.m. — Driving recklessly near North Park Drive and California Avenue. 11:19 a.m. — Domestic violence […]
Airman Llanes graduates from Air Force training
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Llanes is the son […]
Elections Office issues primary data
Madera County Clerk-Recorder and Elections Officer Rebecca Martinez has released information about the 2018 primary election, scheduled for June 5. The following offices are scheduled to appear on that ballot: Federal and state offices Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Controller Attorney General Treasurer Insurance Commissioner Member, State Board of Equalization, District 1 United States […]
‘Doesn’t seem to be any there there’
One thing that I wish would emerge from the Mueller investigation of President Trump’s alleged collusion with the Russians during last year’s presidential election is an explanation of what are they talking about. As the writer Gertrude Stein once said about Oakland, “There doesn’t seem to be any there there.” “The Trump haters are convinced […]
Stallions place at Chukchansi
In just a short time, the Chukchansi Invitational at Madera South is billed as one of the top early season tournaments on the high school wrestling schedule. After missing the team podium last year, the Madera South Stallions wrestling team returned to the podium with a third place finish after Buchanan and Frontier-Bakersfield. “We were […]
Bears upend Stallions with late winner
The Madera South Stallions girls soccer team dropped a close match with the Buchanan-Clvois Bears after conceding a late goal in a non-conference game at home. Although the Stallions played well defensively throughout the game, Buchanan’s Alessia Anguiano capitalized on a loose ball in the penalty area for the game-winning goal Friday evening on the […]