Doors of Hope relocates, reopens
After being closed for nearly five months, Doors of Hope has relocated and reopened. This organization has helped meet the needs of residents who are trying to do what is right for their families in a way that is supportive, compassionate, and loving. The facility was closed in March 2023, due to extensive damages to […]
Madera grad feeling effects from Lahaina fire
A fire started burning on Hawaii’s Maui island last week and quickly spread to burn 2,170 acres and has killed more than 100 people as of Wednesday. While fire crews are still battling small pockets, the fire is about 85 percent contained, but the death toll will keep rising as responders enter the charred city […]
Discover Yosemite, Inc. recognized by Tripadvisor
OAKHURST — Discover Yosemite announced it has been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2023 Travelers’ Choice award winner for Tours. The coveted award celebrates businesses that have consistently received great traveler reviews on Tripadvisor over the past 12 months, placing these winners among the top 10 percent of all listings on Tripadvisor globally. “Congratulations to […]
Chicken out
Thank you, to all those who have responded about putting their pants on “one leg at a time.” So far, the left legs are winning, and now I know who reads my column. To continue on about expressions, now I’d like to address the expression “chicken out.” If English were my second language, I believe […]
Opinion: Playing with words
I enjoy playing with words. Of all the apps on the Internet, “Dictionary” must be my favorite. I don’t always know how a new word is pronounced. But the way it’s spelled and its various meanings captivate me. At a Fresno City College psychology class in my youth, my professor divided his class in half […]
Opinion: Will Texas be the new California?
We’ve surrendered to the idea that 60 is the new 40. We’ve resigned ourselves to the notion that orange is the new black. And we’ve accepted the allegation that there are fifty shades of gray (although Crayola seems to resist the assertion). Now, we may be forced to swallow the claim that Texas is the […]
Letters: Madera Community Hospital and the facts, please
My sons were born at Madera Community Hospital (MCH). My wife was well treated there. My mother was caringly comforted by MCH staff during the last week of her life. I’m grateful for all that. I, on the other hand, avoid hospitals by vigorously thinking of exercising and drinking alcohol as needed. I’ve read each […]
Letters: Seems to fall short
I would like to express my gratitude to Police Chief Dino Lawson as he embarks on his retirement, acknowledging his exemplary service. The prospect of Madera being under the capable leadership of our incoming Police Chief Gino Chiaramote, pending the council’s approval, brings me great satisfaction. We are fortunate to have such a qualified candidate […]
Olga’s California Dream brings large field to Madera Speedway
Mini Stock teams from nearly 10 states and Canada, representing almost two dozen different race tracks and series, will descend on Madera Speedway for the MAVTV-televised “Olga’s California Dream 100,” which pays $3,000 to win. The one-third mile Madera Speedway hosts the Mini Stock classic for the fourth annual running tonight with Madera Late Models, […]
Obituary: Carla F. Pimentel – Jan. 7, 1948 – Aug. 13, 2023
Carla F. Pimentel, 75, died on Aug. 13, 2023, after a long illness. Born in Merced, she grew up in various towns in Madera County. She worked in the nutrition department for the Madera Unified School District, preparing 7,000 entrees a day. These were served in the various cafeterias throughout the district, retiring in 1995. […]