Accident leaves car on tracks
CHP Madera officers responded to a non-injury crash on southbound SR-99, north of Road 15, near Chowchilla. The driver of the Honda Accord was traveling in the No. 1 lane Thursday morning, and sideswiped a tractor-trailer traveling in the No. 2 lane. The driver of the Honda lost control, veered off the roadway and came […]
Update on stabbing incident
Madera Police Department Officers responded to the 2100 block of N. Schnoor Ave. regarding a report of a stabbing January 31 at about 5:45 p.m. Two adult females were on the floor of the business. Officers contacted both females, and quickly detained a suspect who was still in possession of a knife. The female victim […]
MPD watching crosswalks
As a continued effort to keep the pedestrians safe as they utilize the crosswalks throughout the City, Madera PD will be conducting enforcement to ensure drivers are yielding the right-of-way, as well as pedestrians. Please partner with us and help keep our crosswalks safe for all who use them. Here are a few safety tips […]
MUSD issues statement about substitute teacher incident
Madera Unified is aware of an incident involving a substitute teacher at Matilda Torres High School who allegedly engaged in a political discussion with students on topics related to immigration. The views reportedly expressed do not reflect the values of our school district. School administrators took immediate action upon learning of student concerns, and we […]
New director named for Behavioral Health Services
Madera County welcomed Christine “Chrissie” Doss as the new Director of Behavioral Health Services. With a deep commitment to serving the community and a wealth of experience in social work and behavioral health, Doss is eager to collaborate with county departments, community-based organizations, and residents to enhance services and support for those in need. “I […]
Coyotes get 1k scorer and win
For the second year in a row, the Madera Coyotes boys basketball team celebrated a 1,000-point scorer while picking up a 53-43 victory over the Madera South Stallions. The Stallions had trouble finding the bottom of the net in the first half. They shot 11 percent (3-of-28) from the field in the first half, including […]
Toros play sick in Sanger
SANGER — Not only did the Matilda Torres Toros girls basketball team have to battle the Sanger Apaches, but they had to battle the flu bug in a 40-39 loss in Sanger. The bug hurt the Toros’ depth, and also shelved starter Neveah Chavez for most of the game. Despite that, the Toros had trouble […]
Opinion: Double whammy on the horizon?
Is California ready for an economic double whammy? Experts in both agriculture and economics warn that drought and tariffs could cripple the Golden State. At this point, their analyses are mostly speculation, but they caution that we may not be adequately prepared for the consequences of either another prolonged dry spell or a significant spike […]
The best museum
If you have never seen the Madera County Museum, which is in the old Madera Courthouse, you have really missed out on something guaranteed to make you appreciate the history of Madera County. The building itself is beautiful, and every room contains authentic pieces from Madera history. The museum is located at 210 W. Yosemite […]
From furniture to caskets; kindness carried on
Richard C. Jay was a remarkable person. Among his many laudable attributes was his concern for the underprivileged of Madera. It is a well-known fact that it was the plight of a destitute, local woman that took him out of the furniture business and transformed him into a mortician. That same concern for those less […]