Congressman hosts town hall
Congressman John Duarte hosted a Veterans Town Hall and Press Conference at the VFW Post 1981. The entire August 14 meeting was directed toward veterans, their need for benefits, and some of the issues veterans face in civilian life. There was much information on specific programs to help veterans. The meeting began with a welcome […]
Big savings days, free admission to Madera Fair
The Madera District Fair is excited to announce fantastic savings and special offers as we count down to the 2024 Fair. Presale Tickets and Carnival Wristbands: To ensure a fantastic Fair experience, presale tickets and carnival wristbands are available now, offering $5 off gate prices. Purchase yours online, at the Madera Fair Office, or at […]
Madera South students to share full story of Schindler’s List
Schindler’s List, Stephen Spielberg’s 1993 blockbuster movie on how one Nazi businessman found his soul, and saved more than 1,000 Jews from the gas chambers, will be the background for a Madera Method project at Madera South High School. Valerie Shelton’s Historical Literacy class will use the recently found interviews with Leon Leyson, the youngest […]
Burglaries and phone scam worries MPD, MCSO
Madera Police Department officers received several reports of vehicle burglaries that occurred early this week. Investigators are working diligently to collect evidence and identify those responsible for these crimes. With these recent crimes in mind, Madera PD reminds citizens of a few safety tips to be protective of your property: Remember to lock your vehicles […]
Phone scam alert
The Madera County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware that a man has been making phone calls to citizens throughout the county impersonating a Sheriff’s Sergeant regarding posting bail for outstanding warrants. This is a scam, the MCSO warns. The Sheriff’s Office will never request funds or personal identifying information over the phone. If anyone […]
Vehicle strikes tree in crash
California Highway Patrol Madera officers responded to a solo vehicle crash on Road 600, in the area of Road 415 Tuesday evening. During the investigation, it was determined a 28-year-old man from Raymond, was driving a 2009 Honda Accord on Road 600. The driver lost control of the vehicle, veered off the roadway and overturned, […]
Tuesday incident
Madera Police officers and Madera County Sheriff’s deputies were on scene in the area of N Lake Street and E Cleveland Avenue regarding a traffic collision Tuesday evening. Eastbound E Cleveland Avenue was closed from N Lake Street was closed for a period of time, but was reopened a few hours later.
Golf cart vs. low-speed vehicle
A golf cart is a motor vehicle having not less than three wheels in contact with the ground, having an unladen weight less than 1,300 pounds, which is designed to be and is operated at no more than 15 mph, and designated to carry golf equipment and not more than two persons, including the driver. […]
Toros get first win over Coyotes
The Matilda Torres Toros girls volleyball team finally got that elusive win over the Madera Coyotes on Tuesday, in a three-set victory at Torres. The Toros used the momentum of a come-from-behind 27-25 win in the first set for a 25-20 win in the second and a 25-15 win in the third set to record […]
Late Models in action at Madera Speedway
A busy night of nationally-televised racing speeds into the Madera Speedway on Saturday night with six divisions racing on the fastest one-third mile in the west. The MAVTV-televised Pro Late Model Series powered by Mission Foods and 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series compete in its seventh races of the season. INEX Legends, INEX Bandoleros, Mini […]