Obituary: In loving memory of Maria J. Guerrero “Mary”
Mary was born in Harlingen, Texas on Oct. 10, 1956. She entered in to eternal glory on April 24, 2023. Mary was a resident of Madera California for a total of 56 years and retired from Madera County social services as an eligibility worker. She was a beautiful lady that loved the lord, her life, […]
Loan program approved for local hospitals
Distressed Hospital Loan Program is first step to preserve access SACRAMENTO — Senator Anna M. Caballero (D-Merced), Speaker-Designate Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) and Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria (D-Merced) announced the passage of SB/AB 112 approved in both the Senate and Assembly. The COVID-19 pandemic drained $12 billion from hospitals, and skyrocketing prices for pharmaceutical drugs, staff, and […]
Fire results in fatality
Madera County Sheriff’s Communications Center received a call regarding a suspicious person acting erratically at a property in the 27000 block of Avenue 16 in Madera. Deputies arrived on scene shortly after the call was placed at 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday, and encountered an adult male armed with a rifle. He quickly retreated into the […]
SR41 rehab to begin
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), along with Cal Valley Construction, announced the scheduled project to pave and rehabilitate nearly three miles of State Route 41, between Avenue 15 and State Route 145, in Madera County will begin May 8. The following will occur: The project, covering nearly 3 miles, is scheduled to last 225 […]
MID and City partner for water recharge
The Madera Irrigation District and the City of Madera have been successfully partnering on groundwater recharge efforts this year. The MID and the City are maximizing all opportunities during this phenomenal water year. Since January, MID and the City have recharged more than 400 acre-feet in joint recharge basins and projects within the City. That […]