City council honors its Women of the Year
The Madera City Council honored women who made a difference for its fourth annual Women of the Year. The Women of the Year, started by current Mayor Cece Gallegos, honors women in Madera who have made a significant contribution to the community. Each of the City Council members and Gallegos honored a woman in their […]
PD makes stabbing arrest
Madera Police Department officers were dispatched to the 700 block of South C Street regarding an assault with a knife. A 41-year-old male victim was located suffering from multiple stab wounds and was rushed to a local trauma center for treatment on March 5 at about 12:30 p.m. MPD Detectives collected enough information from witnesses […]
Street racer placed under arrest
A 21-year-old male was observed driving a yellow Chevrolet Montecarlo, racing a white Honda Accord, reaching speeds in excess of 100 mph. A traffic stop was conducted on the Chevrolet, in the area of westbound SR-152, at Road 12 Thursday. The driver displayed signs and symptoms of alcohol intoxication and was placed under arrest for […]
Town Hall Meeting alert
The Madera Police Department is excited to invite you to a Town Hall Meeting on March 18 at 6 p.m. at the Madera South High School Cafeteria. Learn about what the Madera Police Department achieved in 2024, goals for 2025, and share your thoughts on community concerns. This is your chance to engage in an […]
Picayune Rancheria provides support for Yosemite FFA students
COARSEGOLD — The Chukchansi Economic Development Authority (CEDA), the business arm of the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians, comprised of Tribal Council Board members, announced a $6,100 donation to Yosemite High FFA. This donation will cover the costs of all the materials for the students’ projects that reflect students’ technical skills and dedication to […]
Coyotes continue winning
While the rain played havoc on outdoor spring sports last week, it was dry enough for the area baseball teams to resume action over the weekend. The Madera Coyotes baseball team kept up its winning ways with a victory on the road in Visalia against Central Valley Christian. Meanwhile, Madera South and Matilda Torres suffered […]
Book Talk: Thomas Perry, ‘The Boyfriend’
Thomas Perry has been a best-selling author since his debut novel, “The Butcher’s Boy” was published in 1983 and won the Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America for the “Best First Novel.” He has been a laborer, maintenance man, commercial fisherman, and weapons mechanic. And, he has a doctorate degree in English Literature […]
A taste of Ireland for St. Patrick’s Day
A lot of people are looking forward to St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, not only for some good food, but also for the enjoyment of good friends. On my mom’s side of the family, an aunt did a very extensive genealogy search that took her to many countries, including Scotland and Ireland. The only […]
Obituary: Tracy Lee Clayton, Jan. 8, 1961 – March 4, 2025
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Tracy Lee Clayton, who went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 4, 2025, at the age of 64, embraced by the love of his family, in his home in Madera, CA. Born on Jan. 8, 1961, in […]
Obituary: Joe A. Robarts
Joe A. Robarts, age 64, of Rittman, formerly of Madera, California, passed away on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at 101 W. Sunset Dr. in Rittman, following a period of declining health. Joe was born on Oct. 6, 1960, in Madera, California, to the late Richard and Mary (Neves) Robarts. He married the love of his […]