Letters: No incentive to change anything
In politics, accusations and denials fly back and forth from all parties. This election year is no different. What is different is that the 2024 election features two candidates with track records that we can examine. Kamala Harris is the current vice president and Donald Trump served four years as president. In spite of all […]
It’s gotta be ricotta
There are times when I don’t need any recipes to satisfy a craving for the dairy delight known as ricotta. My dad was fond of eating it with just some salt and pepper on it, and that’s how I like it, too. But I do cook with it now and then, taking advantage of its […]
Property tax bills mailed out
Madera County Treasurer-Tax Collector Tracy Kennedy announced that more than 62,000 secured property tax bills have been mailed to the names of the property owners shown on the most recent tax roll. These secured tax bills represent more than $268.3 million dollars in property taxes that are due and payable to the Madera County Tax […]
From Jim Crow to Civil Rights
Madera was founded and first populated by whites. The first recorded African-American resident of Madera was Dexter Hunt, a 31-year-old porter who worked for Captain Russel Perry Mace in his hotel. He arrived here in 1880. For the next 20 years, Madera continued to grow, from 217 residents in 1880 to 2,500 in 1900. By […]
Perez honored as Grand Marshal
In his own words, long-time activist for the city, Herman Perez is receiving the ultimate honor when he is at the front of the Old Timers’ Day Parade next week. Perez, who has had his hand in many civic organizations, said that he was honored to be chosen as the Grand Marshal for the September […]
City fixes leak on Olive Avenue
Madera’s Public Works Department recently addressed a significant water leak on Olive Avenue, demonstrating the importance of citizen engagement and teamwork, Tuesday afternoon. Initially reported as a routine leak, staff quickly assessed the situation, but later received feedback from concerned citizens that the leak had worsened. In response, city staff worked after hours to reduce […]
City honors Citizens Academy grads
The City of Madera recently celebrated the successful completion of its 2024 Citizens Academy, marking the first time the program has been offered since the COVID-19 pandemic. The City posted invitations for residents to apply for the Academy in June, and received an overwhelming response from the community. Held over eight weekly sessions from July […]
Sr. Farmer dinner set for Houlding
The Madera Chamber of Commerce will honor the 2024 Senior Farmer of the Year Dinner, Robert Houlding Jr., at a dinner on October 3 at the Madera Municipal Golf Course. The dinner will recognize Houlding Jr. for his remarkable 55-year career in farming and contributions to local agriculture in Madera. Bob’s father, Robert Houlding Sr., […]
Supervisors honor Old Timer’s Day celebration
The Madera County Board of Supervisors were met with a busy agenda during their regular meeting. On Tuesday’s agenda were several proclamations, presentations, and public hearings. A proclamation recognized the week of September 23-28 as the 93rd annual celebration of Old Timer’s Week. Dennis Hart of the Madera Historical Society was present to receive the […]
Coyotes struggle in loss
With the County/Metro Athletic Conference season right around the corner, the Madera Coyotes girls volleyball team is still suffering through growing pains as evident in a three-set loss to the Reedley Pirates in Joe Flores Gym. The Coyotes were outscored 50-22 in the first two sets Tuesday before battling back in a 25-19 loss in […]