Lile presents State of District address
After one of the toughest years anyone could imagine, Madera Unified School District Superintendent Todd Lile is confident his district has addressed many problems and is looking towards a positive future. At the beginning of 2020, Lile and his staff had to figure out how to educate the many students within the district through a […]
Miracles without borders
Miracles come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes they occur instantaneously, and sometimes they evolve. For Ladislao (Lalo) Lopez, it is difficult to tell exactly when his happened; actually his might have been a series of miracles, which resulted in a transformed life. Lalo’s miracle began with his birth in 1973 in the little village […]
Madera PD awarded $95K grant
The Madera Police Department will roll out a police traffic services program to deter dangerous and illegal driving behaviors that increase the risk of crashes in the community as part of a $95,000 grant the department received. “Impairment, speeding and other dangerous driving behaviors jeopardize the safety of other people on the road,” Madera Police […]
Madera Police Log: Oct. 17-19
The Madera Police Department reported the following incidents. Oct. 17 1:03 a.m. — Fire reported in the 1000 block of East Yosemite Avenue. 2:58 a.m. — Traffic collision with injuries in the 1300 block of Ardilla Drive. 8:51 a.m. — Driving reckless near Tozer Street and East Yosemite Avenue. 9:12 a.m. — Vehicle stolen near […]
More boosters available to county residents
Effective Oct 25, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson boosters are available in Madera County at all COVID-19 vaccine clinics. Pfizer boosters continue to be available. Fully vaccinated people continue to have effective protection against severe illness, hospitalization, and death. COVID-19 booster doses are meant to boost immunity that may have waned overtime. While not everyone […]
County arts council opens ‘Yosemite Renaissance 36’
Madera County Arts Council will host a public reception for “Yosemite Renaissance 36” at the Circle Gallery (424 N. Gateway Drive) on Nov. 11 starting at 5 p.m. Admission is free. Now in its 36th year, “Yosemite Renaissance” features over 60 pieces of art and showcases works by artists inspired by Yosemite National Park and […]
Notice of town hall meetings, map scenarios
State Center Community College District will hold virtual town hall meetings on November 10 at noon, and on December 6, at 5:30 p.m., to review and discuss proposed changes to the District’s trustee area boundaries. The town halls will be held via Zoom. All are welcome to attend and provide feedback on the proposed adjustments. […]
Madera outlasts Madera South in rivalry
It was Madera South who struck first in the Stadium Road Showdown matchup against Madera . But it was the Coyotes who had the last say, taking down the Stallions 36-20. “I thought our team responded really well,” Madera Coyotes head coach Kenny Paolinelli said after Friday’s win. “We came out a little slow. We […]
Hawks dominate Tribe for fifth straight win
The Liberty Hawks football team picked the right time to end the season after a 40-0 domination over the Chowchilla Tribe on Senior Night. The Hawks outgained the Tribe 416-78 yards for their fifth straight victory over Chowchilla on Friday. The Hawks scored on their five of their first six and six of the first […]
Stallions advance to semifinals
Madera South traveled to Bakersfield to face No. 2 East on Tuesday Before the Central Section playoffs began, Madera South Stallions girls volleyball head coach Travis McEowen thought his team was a top three seed in the Div. III playoffs. However, the section gave the Stallions a No. 6 seed in the playoffs. After a […]