Old Timers parade to continue
The annual Old Timers Day Parade, that some thought might not be held this year because of the demise of the Kiwanis Club that had put it on for more than 15 years, will be held after all, marking its 88th year. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the corner […]
Arredondo resigns from MUSD board
Madera Unified School District trustee Ricardo Arredondo has announced his resignation from the MUSD school board effective Friday, Aug. 2. In a statement issued by the 10-year school board veteran, Arredondo announced he would run for the District 4 seat on the Madera County Board of Supervisors now held by Supervisor Max Rodriguez. Arredondo was […]
Camarena celebrates National Health Center Week
Camarena Health played host to a Community Wellness and Resource Fair Thursday, a half day of fun, games, health, learning, and togetherness. Camarena Health invited over 20 agencies from around the Madera and Fresno areas to share information about programs and services that are available in Madera community. It was designed to be a fun […]
Madera Police make residents aware of gun violence
The Madera Police Department just concluded its second active shooter presentation with local businesses in an effort to make more people in Madera aware of a situation that is popping up throughout the country. According to Madera Police Department Lt. Josiah Arnold Wednesday morning at Madera Movies, active shooter situations are on the rise, as […]
Woman dies when SUV and semi-truck collide
A 59-year-old woman driver reportedly failed to see a moving semi-truck and pulled out in front of it on Road 28 1/2 at the intersection of Oregon Avenue just before noon Tuesday, resulting in a fatal collision, according to the California Highway Patrol. The three-axle Peterbuilt semi truck was loaded with agricultural liquid and was […]
Madera Police Log: July 22, 23
The Madera Police Department reported the following incidents. July 22 6:27 a.m. — Animal complaint in the 700 block of South A Street. 7:33 a.m. — Child found in the 900 block of Bloker Street. 8:31 a.m. — Hit-and-run collision in the 1500 block of East Cleveland Avenue. 9:32 a.m. — Civil dispute in the […]
Opinion: Are we getting visits from Mars?
Human beings can be odd if given half a chance. Even if given a quarter of a chance. For example, a lot of humans believe that we have been visited by aliens. A few humans believe that aliens are among us right now. A lot of us may have seen proof. Some of those aliens […]
Letter: Madera, on my mind
No matter where I go, Madera always comes to mind. My earliest memories are of Madera at Smallfry Preschool. Later at Lincoln Elementary and Liberty High I learned from dedicated teachers and staff members who still remember me. They had a lot to do with my college success. Even in the Panama (as a Peace […]
Opinion: The noise from the television
If we are home the television is almost always on. The husband prefers the movie channels where there are no commercials. I on the other hand, am like one of those people who watch the annual Super Bowl just for the commercials. Some of the advertising vignettes are funny the first time we see them […]
Something to laugh about today
As you have heard me say before, laughter is the best medicine for whatever ails you. Whether it is illness, sadness, frustration, grief, or any otherwise seemingly impossible situation, there is nothing that can lift your spirits more than laughter. Having something to make you smile or laugh can actually improve health, and it can […]