Book Talk: Chris Whitaker, ‘The Forevers’
Chris Whitaker is a British author who had me mesmerized with “We Begin at the End” (2020) and “All the Colors of the Dark” (2024). In both, his principal characters are tragic, and the stories evoke sadness, compassion, and at least a spark of hope. After reading both, I discovered an interview with the author […]
Hanky-panky in the Fountain Saloon
When Madera turned the corner into the 20th century and voted to incorporate in 1907, it had to elect a city council to pass the ordinances that would regulate life in the county seat. Chief among the concerns in those early days were the saloons that lined Yosemite, and at the top of the list […]
Donut creator arrested
Madera CHP officers responded to a call on State Route 145 and Avenue 7 about multiple cars blocking the intersection. When officers arrived Saturday at about 4 p.m., they saw multiple spectators and cars doing donuts in the intersection. The driver of a white Ford Mustang, who was doing the donuts, left his vehicle and […]
Farm Bureau opens Will Gill Pavilion
Before a crowd of about 100 people, the Madera County Farm Bureau officially opened the Will Gill Pavilion, which is a building that could be used in a number of ways. The new building was remodeled from the old sales ring of the cattle auction to a facility to host meetings, seminars and other events […]
Madera Fire Chief on national news
Cal Fire Assistant Chief of the Madera, Mariposa and Merced unit, Justin Macomb, was featured nationally on ABC News with David Muir to give an update over the devastation of Los Angeles. Macomb is a Deputy Incident Commander for Cal Fire team 2 on the ground in Los Angeles. Muir and Macomb flew over the […]
Spider monkey named
Earlier this month, CHP Madera stopped, and arrested, a driver speeding on State Route 99 near Avenue 17. In his vehicle, CHP Madera officers found, in addition to cannabis for sale, a spider monkey, about a month old. The driver was placed under arrest for DUI, and the spider monkey was turned over to Madera […]
Baseball standout earns induction to Hall of Fame
When Nick Leach first heard of his induction, he was kind of confused and said he was already inducted. However, the North Yosemite League Baseball Player of the Year in 1996 was earning induction with the 10th class of Madera Athletic Hall of Famers as an individual after getting inducted with the 1996 Central Section […]
McAlister disciple receives HOF selection
Most of Sue (Romias) Monreal’s life has been surrounded by athletics, which started during her years at Madera High School. A 1963 graduate, Monreal was one of the Valley’s best divers and was a good swimmer until she stopped. She set records and kept her athletic prowess, turning later to golf and tennis. However, it […]
Stallions cross country star to be inducted
One of the first cross country standouts for Madera South will be inducted with the 10th class of Madera Athletic Hall of Fame inductees. Jose Herrera won two individual Central Section cross country championships with the Stallions, and also led the Stallions to four Central Section championship, which extended the run to five straight titles […]
Stallions turn over Coyotes
The Madera South Stallions girls basketball team forced 37 Madera turnovers for a 48-28 victory at Madera South. The Stallions outscored the Coyotes in every quarter and pulled away for the victory Friday night. Mayrlin Vasquez led the Stallions with 15 points to go with five rebounds. Freshman Tracy Jimenez added 13 points and four […]