Drug trafficking investigation yields seizures, 38 arrests
In July of 2020, the Madera County Narcotic Enforcement Team launched an investigation into a drug trafficking ring led by Juan Jimenez, operating primarily in the La Vina community of Madera County, and it led to the arrest of 38 individuals, in addition to seizure of various illegal drugs. “This is a tremendous day for […]
Madera student receives $180K scholarship
While waiting to see about his acceptance to the United States Naval Academy, Madera High School student Scott Martinez received the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship from the United States Marine Corps. Martinez is one of three Central Valley students to receive the award. He will be able to use the scholarship to any […]
Madera Police Log: March 6
The Madera Police Department reported the following incidents. 1:09 a.m. — Grand theft reported in the 400 block of South K Street. 1:21 a.m. — Noise music from party in the 1700 block of Monroe Avenue. 3:20 a.m. — Fire reported in the 1000 block of Clinton Street. 9:12 a.m. — Civil dispute in the […]
Top cop had a forgiving heart
There are times in the history of a town when some things just do not make sense. Every once in a while a city’s leaders take off in a direction that defies logic. Such was the case in 1950, when the Madera City Council wanted to shake up the police department. The councilmen shook it […]
Opinion: RIP Prince Phillip
A week ago, Prince Phillip of the United Kingdom, 99, died after battling health issues for some time. Queen Elizabeth II of Great Brittain met her future husband when she was a 13-year-old princess. By most accounts, her family strenuously objected to the selection of Phillip Mountbatten as a future husband and consort. What followed […]
Opinion: The world has one less nobleman
About a week ago, every metropolitan area, every city, every town, every village, and every hamlet got word that Prince Phillip, stage prop for the Queen of England, died. Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor, or Phil as I liked to call him, was 99. Today, his casket will be moved from the state entrance of Windsor Castle to […]
Madera South outlasts Madera in rivalry
An intense, physical soccer match between two rivals ended with the Madera South Stallions holding off the Madera Coyotes to win 2-1 at Memorial Stadium The boys soccer match was heated from the get-go, with both teams proving their physicality and showing their disapproval for many of the referees’ decisions Tuesday evening. “For most of […]
Coyotes tame Stallions in CMAC opener
After a challenging preseason, the Madera Coyotes girls soccer team came out eager and prepped for a deep County/Metro Athletic Conference run after a 3-1 victory over Madera South in their annual match-up. Behind goals from Mariah Zapata, Atiana Pinon and Adriana Dana who scored a jaw-dropping chip shot, the Coyotes earned their first CMAC […]
Coyotes earn first win
After opening the season with six straight losses, the Madera Coyotes softball team picked up its first victory of the season against the Clovis East Timberwolves. In a quirk of scheduling, the Timberwolves gave the Coyotes their most recent loss, but the Coyotes came back Tuesday for a 2-0 victory. Less than 24 hours after […]