Teen arrested in fatal crash
A 19-year-old Madera man was arrested Saturday night on charges of felony DUI and vehicular manslaughter after losing control of his car and crashing into a building on South Knox Street at Avenue 13 1/2, killing his 20-year-old female passenger, according to The Madera Police Department. Another male passenger was seriously injured and remains hospitalized. […]
Angels come to homeowner’s rescue
Cal Viva, others open their hearts — and checkbooks More projects planned • • • A house on Lemon Avenue in the new section of Parkwood is enjoying a breath of fresh air thanks to a bit of a facelift from a famous community-aide organization. Single mother and homeowner Charlotte Morris moved into a relatively […]
Habitat for Humanity performs Acts of Kindness
Sometimes, everyone needs a helping hand. The Habitat for Humanity of the greater Fresno area is putting that philosophy into practice with its Acts of Kindness initiative. With a $50,000 sponsorship from healthcare provider CalViva, the nonprofit organization has launched the program in Madera after being active in Fresno County for several years, over which […]
Suspect caught in stabbing of homeless woman
An arrest has been made in the murder of the homeless woman who was found stabbed to death near a rear doorway in the 200 block of North G Street, at 4th Street, according to Madera Police. Carlos Urias, 49, of Madera has been charged with the murder of Joanne Michelle Ortero, 41, who was […]