Riley’s Brewing churning out sanitizer
Usually Dan Riley’s brewing company would produce about 50,000 bottles of vodka and beer a week. However, since he has tuned his distillery into a hand sanitizing production, his company is producing more than 200,000 bottles a week. “We’re making sanitizer, which is according to the World Health Organization guidelines,” Riley said. “It’s 80 percent […]
Suspect shot and killed by deputies
A Madera County man with outstanding felony warrants was spotted near Avenue 7 and highway 145 Wednesday afternoon at the La Vina Market by a sheriff’s department detective and then fled from deputies at high speed as they arrived to take him into custody. He was fatally shot by a deputy, as he allegedly drove […]
Arts Council to present ‘un-gala’
The Madera County Arts Council will stream a live fundraising event on May 9, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Central Valley radio and television personality Matt Otstot, the show will present live interviews, art exhibitions, video performances and comments from members of the community. Arts Council Interim Executive Director Jim Kocher, in the […]
Chowchilla City Council announces launch of new program for businesses
Pursuant to the adoption of Resolution No. 34-20, the Chowchilla City Council authorized the creation of the “Save Our Community Businesses Program” and allocated funds totaling $100,000 to be administered as a grant program by the Community and Economic Development Department. “It is crucial to the City Council to support our local businesses and give […]
Public health dept. starts rapid in-house COVID testing
Madera County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) has received its first order of testing cartridges for its GeneXpert molecular testing system, which will allow for more rapid testing. Beginning this week, rapid tests were providing results within one hour. Public Health Director Sara Bosse has been advocating aggressively for Cepheid, the producer of the cartridges […]
1947: The year Madera became a city
The year 1947 was a milestone in Madera’s history. When Jan. 1 dawned, our town found itself with a population of nearly 10,000, which was an increase of almost 48 percent since 1940. An increase in population of that magnitude brought many changes. One was in law enforcement. The city police force was reshuffled on […]
Letter: Trump and the Lysol controversy (don’t even think about drinking it)
President Trump, the self-anointed genius, has again defied the odds. He said something that not even Lindsay Graham can spin away. Trump decided to embalm people BEFORE they die. He spoke of Americans ingesting disinfectants in order to kill COVID-19. Calls to emergency rooms spiked when anxious people seeking help trusted the president. We put […]
Letter: Dear Arnoldo and Councilmembers:
There is an interesting article regarding LA’s pension contributions. This is where Madera is headed if you don’t get a handle on the PERS issue soon. Madera’s problem was created by past councils, but you now own it. Time to have that uncomfortable discussion and take action. To address this issue may be the end […]
Letter: Yosemite location can be shared with the world
Across the world, families are looking for educational moments and entertainment for young and old alike. With the humans hibernating and staying home, it seems like a great time to share a little part of what makes this region unique. So, Visit Yosemite | Madera County is taking the adventure on the road and visiting […]
Opinion: Have a joyous May Day
Happy May Day. There was a time in my 20s, when celebrating May Day was a big event on my yearly calendar. Our motorcycle club, The Tribes, gathered on Yosemite Avenue at the Arbor Nook tavern for a run to the festival in Los Banos. We rode north to State Route 152 and made a […]