Madera County SIU makes arrests in sweep
The multi-agency Madera County Special Investigations Unit conducted an enforcement operation May 24 in Chowchilla in response to a recent increase in gang violence. Jose Perales, Aaron Jimenez and Nicholas Hernandez were arrested for possession of loaded handguns, according to Sgt. Josiah Arnold of the Madera Police Department and Special Investigations Unit. All three are […]
2 detained for pharmacy burglary
In the early morning of May 25, Dominic Martin and Tyrus Crew broke into Rite Aid Pharmacy, 335 W. Olive Ave. in Madera, while the business was closed, according to Cpl. Brent Cederquist of the Madera Police Department. Once inside they made their way to the pharmacy, stole several prescription bottles of controlled substances, then […]
Madera Sheriff’s Log: May 7-13
The Madera County Sheriff’s Department reported the following incidents: May 7 1 a.m. — Deputy was dispatched to the 35000 block of highland Drive in North Fork regarding a report of a female causing a disturbance and making statements of causing harm to others. The woman was placed on mental hold for an evaluation and […]
Coyotes win first state crown in school history
The first CIF NorCal Div. III boys volleyball championship game featured female coaches on both side and Rhonda Jefferson’s Coyotes came away with the school’s first CIF State championship. The Coyotes took control of the match from the start and cruised to a three-set victory Saturday over Golden Sierra-Garden Valley. In the three matches over […]
Hawks fly high after Div. V championship victory
VISALIA — After nine long years, the Liberty Hawks baseball team will bring hardware home after defeating the Arvin Bears, 4-2, in the Div. V Central Section championship game at Rawhide Stadium in Visalia. “You know, we got kind of tired of looking at that thing after a while.” Liberty head coach Mario Cosma said […]
Madera Police Log: May 20-22
The Madera Police Department reported the following incidents: May 20 1:41 a.m. — Driving under the influence near South Madera Avenue and East Dunham Avenue. 4:12 a.m. — Drunk in public near North D Street and South E Street. 7:58 a.m. — Robbery alarm in the 100 block of South Lake Street. 9:08 a.m. — […]
Oakhurst man dies of injuries from wreck
An Oakhurst man who was involved in an accident on Highway 41 in Oakhurst has died, according to the Fresno County Coroner’s Office. Forrest Null, 69, passed away at Community Regional Medical Center on May 20. He suffered major injuries in a two-vehicle accident that occurred just after 11 a.m. on May 6, near the […]
History in the Week of May 27
50 Years Ago Week of May 27, 1968 KENNEDY PLANS STOP IN MADERA — Sen. Robert F. Kennedy brings his campaign for the presidency to Madera Thursday. Kennedy will make his Memorial Day appearance at the Southern Pacific Depot at 1:45 p.m. where he will speak for 20 minutes from the rear platform of the […]
They knew the truth, did those who gave their all
The men and women who were honored Monday at the city’s annual Memorial Day observance are people who knew the truth. They had been in harm’s way. Those who fought to save the rest of us gave their final breaths, whether in battle or in the comfort of old age, knowing they had done the […]
Reader impressed by teachers, kids
While I love your admonishment to parents in your recent editorial I think you are missing the boat about schools in Madera (I don’t know about Valley-wide). I am an art teacher from the Madera Arts Council who teaches in all the public schools. I go to all the 3rd and 4th grades and sometimes […]