Will history repeat itself in school board races?
Madera will once again cast its votes in a number of important races, not the least of which are the school board races. Thus far the races have been calm. The criticisms have been measured, and the conduct of the candidates has been civil. However, one has to wonder if this civility will hold as […]
Family recipes
I would venture to guess that everyone has relatives who are known for one or more specialties when it comes to meals. In my family, we have fun creating binders full of recipes gleaned from aunts, uncles, cousins, brothers, sisters, grandparents, moms or dads. Sometimes, we lose treasured recipes and that’s where the internet comes […]
Council appoints District 1 rep
The Madera City Council unanimously appointed Rohi Zacharia to fill the District 1 vacancy made by elected Mayor Cece Gallegos. Although, it wasn’t without a spoiler alert last week. After leaving a vacancy for her district when Gallegos took the position of mayor, Rohi Zacharia and Tim Riché were nominated by Mayor Gallegos and Mayor […]
Fake kidnapping post
The Madera Police Department is aware of a post circulating social media labeled as an attempted kidnapping. The PD has contacted those involved in the video, and has determined there wasn’t an attempt to take any child, nor was there any crime that occurred. The PD appreciates the community’s interest and desire to assist the […]
Life lost in SR 41 crash
The Merced California Highway Patrol Communications Center received a call of a crash involving two vehicles on State Route 41, at Road 209 with one unconscious party. CHP Madera Area officers responded to investigate the crash on Sunday at about 9 a.m. A 63-year-old Fresno resident, was driving a white 2000 Honda Civic, traveling southbound […]
MLK Celebration a hit to full house
The annual Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration was held Sunday afternoon at Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School. This year’s theme was, “The Dream Continues: My Courage to Speak!” Alejandro Juarez, principal of MLK, acted as Master of Ceremonies for the event. Donald Holley, President of the MLK, Jr. Local Host Committee, welcomed a full […]
Poor tires lead to crash
The wheels of a car are designed to be in contact with the ground at all times. CHP Madera officers responded to a traffic crash on northbound SR-99, north of Avenue 9 on Thursday. The driver of a Nissan pick-up lost control of his vehicle and, as he veered across all lanes of traffic, he […]
Zacharia takes City Council seat
The City of Madera announced that Rohi Zacharia has been appointed to fill the District 1 vacancy on the City Council. This appointment comes after a comprehensive selection process that began in December 2024, reflecting the City’s commitment to identifying leaders with a deep passion for Madera’s future and a proven track record of community […]
Book Talk: Tom Combs, ‘Nerve Damage’
In 2008, Tom Combs, an emergency-room physician suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). This involves bleeding in the space between the brain and the thin layer of tissue that covers it. It may be caused by head trauma or a bleeding aneurysm, and it is morbidly serious. According to the Health Library, half the people who […]
Letters: ‘Silence is golden’
Gavin Newsom has the right to remain silent, but he doesn’t know how. Gavin stands at the crime scene, hands in his back pockets, and chatters. To the TV cameras, to devastated citizens — to anyone who will listen. Smiling. Laughing. Rocking side to side. Sometimes wiggling, like a nervous puppy. “This ain’t my fault. […]