Fourth diabetes run starts Saturday
The Madera Evening Lions will host the fourth annual Running with the Lions Strive for Diabetes 5K run on Saturday at the Town and Country Park Amphitheater. The cost is $48 when registered online (runsignup.com and search for Running with the Lions 5K). Registration begins at 8 a.m. Saturday morning and the race will begin […]
MCC unveils new spaces
Madera Community College marked a significant milestone with two new student spaces opening on campus: The Multicultural Center and the Veterans Center. These new facilities were made possible through the Lumina Million Dollar Challenge, a national grant awarded to MCC in summer 2022. The Lumina Million Dollar Challenge invited community colleges across the country to […]
MUSD unveils new graduation requirement
For students in Madera Unified School District, graduating high school now requires more than maintaining grades and staying in good standing. With the introduction of the Graduate Profile, students must demonstrate essential skills that prepare them for life after high school, whether they’re headed to college or entering the workforce. The Graduate Profile focuses on […]
DUI driver crashes into wall
CHP Madera officers responded to a solo vehicle crash involving a blue Chevrolet S-10 pick-up. An 18-year-old man was driving a Chevrolet S-10 on Lane Drive, in the area of Walden Drive on April 3 at about 5 a.m. He was unable to negotiate the slight curve on the roadway, and crashed into a cinder […]
Next of kin assistance needed for resident
The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating the next of kin for 55-year-old Joel Hernandez (AKA Joel Hernandez Antonio) who passed away in Madera on March 23. Hernandez was an unhoused resident in the city of Madera prior to his death. The Coroner’s Office has searched numerous personal records, but […]
MUSD earns statewide recognition
The Madera Unified Communications Department has been honored for excellence in school public relations, receiving two prestigious awards from the California School Public Relations Association (CalSPRA). CalSPRA, a statewide organization dedicated to strengthening public awareness and support for public education, recognizes outstanding efforts in school communications and community engagement. At CalSPRA’s Annual State Awards Gala […]
City Council recognizes Sexual Assault Month
Members of the Madera City Council recognized the month of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. On behalf of the City Council and the City of Madera, Mayor Cece Gallegos presented a proclamation to Community Action Partnership of Madera County (CAPMC) acknowledging April as a month recognized nationally to raise public awareness through education to […]
Coyotes beat Hornets on Sr. Night
The Madera Coyotes softball team sent out its seniors with a 5-1 victory over the Sanger West Hornets at Zimmerman Field. Celebrating Senior Night a little bit early, the Coyotes scored all of their runs in the final four innings to pick up the victory Friday night. Jayleen Gutknecht, Marisa Rincon, Sadie Gonzalez and team […]
Grapplers earn five medals at state
The Madera Grapplers, who are represented by female wrestlers from various schools within Madera Unified School District, traveled to San Leandro for the annual California Girls Middle School State Wrestling Tournament. It’s one of the few all-girls events in the state. This tournament allows girls from sixth through eight grades, and draws some of the […]
Madera baseball teams fall in league openers
While last week was a good week for Madera baseball teams, this week was a tough one with all three schools dropping games. The Madera Coyotes suffered a tough 3-2 loss to the Fresno Warriors on Friday at Mel Parker Field. Meanwhile, the Madera South Stallions were swept by the Sunnyside Wildcats and the Matilda […]