Community college unveils new sign, launches new programs
Madera Community College unveiled new campus signage featuring its new logo to drivers down Avenue 12 last month. “We became a college during the height of the pandemic, so we didn’t really get to celebrate properly. We want students and our community to feel welcome and proud. We invite the community to come visit us […]
River Fire gradually getting contained
Helped by favorable conditions, Cal Fire personnel gained ground on the 9,500 acre River Fire. As of Thursday morning, Cal Fire personnel gained eight percent, to 36 percent of containment on the fire, according to a Cal Fire statement. There are still 600 structures threatened, but just one has been destroyed with four other minor […]
Sheriff declares a State of Emergency
Madera County Sheriff Tyson Pogue, with the vote of the Madera County Board of Supervisors declared a State of Emergency because of the River Fire. The fire is burning on the Madera and Mariposa County Line off Road 800 in an area known as Bailey Flats between Raymond and Ahwahnee. Pogue initially proclaimed a local […]
Thomas Jefferson promotes 369
The following are graduates from Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Delilah Abina, Jayden Aguilar, Rihanna Aguilar-Maciel, Vance Albonico, Raquel Alcantara-Arias, Jose Aldaz-Reyes, Abril Alonso, Manuel Alonso-Sandoval, Seth Alonzo, Gillian Altamirano, Reyes Alvarado, Rhyan Alvarado, Desmond Alvarado, Yuriet Amezola, Hector Amezola, Manuel Angon-Oronia, Hasib Anjum, Yahir Arenas Mendoza, Kaythley Argueta Fernandez, Arianna Arista, Devynn Armenta, Alana Arreazola, […]
Old Timers’ Day Parade resumes its legacy
Mark your calendars for 10 a.m. on Sept. 25 for the 90th Old Timers’ Day Parade. The Madera Downtown Association, In partnership with the Madera Sunrise Rotary Club, assure this year’s parade will go on. Since its inception in 1931, the Old Timers’ Day Parade has only been canceled once in the early 1940’s during […]
Filing period for Dist. 5 seat open
The filing period to run for the office of Member, Madera City Council District 5 is open through Aug. 6. If anyone is interested in running for this office, do not delay. Candidates will be required to obtain 20-30 valid signatures of registered voters within City of Madera Council District 5. In addition, candidates are […]
City leaders to discuss use of American Rescue Plan Act funds
The City of Madera is scheduled to receive approximately $23 million dollars from the federal legislation known as the American Rescue Plan Act. The Madera City Council will meet July 21 to discuss and seek public input on potential uses of those funds. While the rules associated with the process of spending and reporting these […]
Grave robber failed in Madera
Although I am not anxious to go there permanently, I do love to visit Arbor Vitae Cemetery. Not only is it beautiful, it is the final resting place of so many folks whom I have met through the years while doing research for this column. Just the other day, I went out to stroll up […]
Public health department launches vaccine incentive program
The Madera County Department of Public Health is introducing a new incentive program funded by CalViva Health that rewards Madera County residents for getting vaccinated against COVID-19. By referring a friend to get vaccinated, both the referrer and the newly vaccinated friend will be given a $25 gift card, while supplies last. To participate, one […]
Opinion: Game show comeback
Evoking the joy of Christmas in July may do nothing to reduce the numbers on the time and temperature signs that inform the masses. Retail establishments, game shows and others are among those whose marketing departments favor the notion of a winter holiday in warm weather. While December 25 has an important spiritual aspect to […]