Woman survives DUI wreck
A 21-year-old Madera woman alleged to be driving under the influence of alcohol left a trail of damage early Thursday morning after crashing multiple times and then wrecking her car, according to the Madera Police Department. Oksana Reynoso, 21, failed field sobriety tests at the wreckage scene, according to officers, and was allegedly twice the […]
Police ask for help in finding suspect vehicle
The 15-year-old girl hit and left for dead while crossing Olive Avenue near Monterrey Street last Friday night is still fighting for her life in intensive care at Community Regional Medical Center, Fresno. She reportedly has not regained consciousness. Madera police have narrowed down some further details of car that struck her, but are asking […]
Neighbors: Oral History from Madera, Part 3
This is an excerpt from a new book titled Neighbors: Oral History from Madera, California by local author Lawrence F. Lihosit. The author offers real-life stories by Maderans as well as maps and a chronology of important local events. It is available on-line at Amazon.com books and at these locations; MailDrop, G.B.S. and the Vineyard. […]
Teddy Roosevelt had the last word
Although short in stature, Teddy Roosevelt was really a giant of a man. Nothing could stop him when he made up his mind to do something. Take that day in 1912, for instance. Not even a bullet could keep him from finishing the job he had set out to do. The date was October 12. […]
Opinion: Life’s aggravations, and learning how to deal with them
Madera has its share of supermarkets. Until quite recently there was one I considered my favorite. I’m pretty sure I could almost do my shopping there with a blindfold on. Then they got new floors. While the new floors were being installed the geniuses in the marketing department decided to rearrange the merchandise. For all […]
Big inning leads to County win
FRESNO — The County squad used a six run seventh inning helped by an umpire error to best the City squad, 7-4, in the 38th annual City/County All-Star Softball game played at Fresno State’s Margie Wright Diamond. Madera’s Tayah Hernandez, Madera South’s Savaanah Garcia and Liberty’s Brianna Burgess helped the City squad to an early […]
Madera American holds off late rally for victory
The Madera American 9-11-year-old All-Star team held off a late rally in its District 10 tournament game against Reedley Down 21-8, Reedley loaded the bases in the final inning and drove in five runs. Madera American, however, closed it out with Freddy Garcia on the mound for a 21-13 victory Tuesday. With the win, Madera […]
Second no-hitter sends Madera National to semis
After a dominating victory in the opening game of the District 10 9-11-year-old All-Star Tournament, Madera National recorded a 10-0 victory over Madera American to advance to the semifinals. Madera National pitchers Jeevan Bains and Adam Ornelas combined on a four-inning no-hitter Monday for the team’s second straight no-hitter after beating Reedley 20-0 on Sunday. […]
National makes quick work of Sierra Mountain
The Madera National 7-10-year-old All-Star team needed just three innings to put away the Sierra Mountain All-Stars in the District 10 Tournament. Madera National scored nine runs in the first and eight runs in the second and put away Sierra Mountain early with a 17-0 win. Madera National lost Wednesday to River Park Navy and […]
Hung by the neck until dead
Last week, we told the story of Clarence Pickett and the irony of his being shot twice in the line of duty. The first time came in 1920 when he was shot by a fellow officer while taking target practice. The second time came in 1923, on what is now Highway 99. He was shot […]