Pomegranate festival returns to Madera
The 10th annual Madera Pomegranate, Fruit and Nut Festival takes place Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Madera District Fairgrounds. Admission and parking are free at the vibrant festival showcasing Madera County’s locally-grown commodities of pomegranates, fruits, and nuts. The unique happening features a day filled with delicious pomegranate products, specialties from local nut […]
Dist. 5 election remains close
The recent special election to fill the Madera City Council District 5 vacancy has yet to be decided. “On Election Night, we counted 563 votes in the Madera City Council District 5 special election,” said Madera County Registrar of Voters Rebecca Martinez. “Of the 563 ballots, 514 were vote by mail ballots received prior to […]
Letters: Neighborhood safety important
Friends and neighbors of Sunset and Orchard: I am quite concerned for the safety and value of our neighborhood. The City Planning Department plans to approve 15 units of high-density rental apartments on the corner of Sunset and Orchard avenues. This can still be stopped by the (Madera) City Council if enough people can convince […]