Museum wins 2 golds
The Madera County Museum has won two categories of the Best of Central California 2025 contest. The Museum won the “gold,” first place, in two categories — Best Museum and the Best Place to Volunteer. Madera County Museum also won the “bronze,” third place, for Best Attraction. This year marked the first time the Museum […]
Fossil Discovery Center celebrates 15 years
Fossil Discovery Center of Madera County has been around for 15 years. It celebrated with an anniversary dinner and fundraiser at The Vineyard Restaurant. The evening began with entertainment by Chuck DeFina and the Sounds of Italy, which played Italian music with accordion while guests visited with one another Sunday evening. Michele Pecina, Director of […]
Matilda Torres student awarded Gates Scholarship
Leonel Rodriguez-Vargas will graduate from Matilda Torres High School with multiple scholarships, leadership roles, and extracurricular accomplishments. One notable achievement Rodriguez-Vargas received was the prestigious Bill and Melinda Gates Scholarship, which will provide a full-ride scholarship to attend the University of California, Berkeley. The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective, last-dollar award for outstanding high […]
MSHS senior prepares for UC Berkeley
Mayrlin Vasquez will graduate from Madera South High School with a variety of sports, clubs, and academic achievements. Vasquez is a student-athlete who has competed in tennis, track and field, and basketball for three or more years on the varsity level. Recently, Vasquez was named the Madera South Champion for Life, which is given to […]