From immigrant parents to 4.5 GPA
Miguelangel Hernandez is ready for graduation. After all of his accomplishments, it’s only right for him to want to take a break. “I’m ready for graduation. I’m’ so tired from Grad Nite,” he said. Hernandez will graduate from Liberty High School on Wednesday evening with a 4.5 grade point average, which, incredibly, is No. 6 […]
Madera Fair announces ‘So Extra’ theme
Get ready to go, “So Extra” at the 2025 Madera District Fair, proudly presented by Valley Children’s Healthcare from September 4-7. This year’s theme invites guests to embrace the fun, flair, and festivity of an extra-ordinary fair experience like never before. Fairgoers can expect extra everything — from extended hours (yes, an extra hour each […]
Washington, Sierra Vista awarded
The Madera Unified School District Board of Trustees recognized Washington and Sierra Vista elementary schools for earning the Promising Practices Award from the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE). “This was not possible without high-quality teacher leadership and a crazy level of commitment from every classroom teacher,” Superintendent Todd Lile said during the meeting. “The […]
Long-time officer retires
The Madera Police Department celebrated the career of Officer Lori Alva, who is retiring from the force. She began her career with MPD on Sept. 5, 2004. Throughout her 21-year career, Officer Alva served with dedication, heart, and a strong commitment to the City of Madera. Her many roles included K9 officer, Crisis Negotiation Team […]
Third MUSD school recognized for PLC
George Washington Elementary School, a Bilingual Heritage Language (Dual Language Immersion) School, has been recognized by Solution Tree as a Promising Practices Professional Learning Community (PLC) at Work® for its early success in improving student achievement. The school’s strong commitment to the PLC at Work process has been a key driver in making a visible, […]
The widow — Andrea Quintero, part 3
Rafael went by Ralphie his whole life, a nickname that matched his baby face and kind eyes. But when I met him, he was introduced to me as Bionic, and for several years I had a hard time remembering that wasn’t his actual name. Bionic Third Leg was one of the founding members of Coyote […]
Judge Conley led the fight for Madera County
Eighteen-ninety-three was a watershed year in Madera’s history. That is when the northern portion of Fresno County was sliced off to form Madera County. The battle to accomplish this is well-known, but what is not so well known is the part that Madera County’s first Superior Court Judge, William M. Conley, played in the drama. […]