Burrito King changes ownership
For just the second time in the 46 years since Burrito King first opened, new owners will take over, but it will still remain in the family. Edelmira and Raul Castro moved from Napa to take over the Mexican restaurant after Eldelmira’s brother was ready to get out of the restaurant business. And now, after […]
Supervisors recognize retiring superintendent
Madera County’s Board of Supervisors honored two County champions in the realms of education and sports during its regular meeting. A public hearing closing and approving submission of the Community Development Block Grant was also held, and the Sheriff Coroner’s Office introduced an ordinance amending the County Code regarding boating as visitation to nearby lakes […]
Nurse Executive named CEO of MCH
The Madera Community Hospital Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Sony Sidhu, DNP, MHA, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, as the hospital’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Dr. Sidhu brings more than two decades of experience in healthcare leadership, critical care, and hospital operations, most recently serving as CEO of Central Valley Specialty Hospital in […]
Sheriff’s deputies make arson arrest
Madera County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and CalFire responded to Road 400 near the Adobe Ranch for a reported fire on Monday at about 3 p.m. The cause of this blaze was determined to have been workers using a tractor. While units were committed to this incident, a CalFire engine crew leaving the fire saw a […]
Madera Wrestling Club going international
A group of 27 from the Madera Wrestling Club (MWC) are doing something no other club from Madera is doing — heading overseas. Madera Wrestling Club’s Sal Gonzalez will take 10 wrestlers, along with 17 family members to England to compete in the Jet Singh Trust Memorial Cup at Woverhampton Grammar School in the United […]
Opinion: If you go, part II — see America first
My previous two columns have dealt with becoming an expatriate. But as we just celebrated the Fourth of July, it seems appropriate to tout the wonders of our own country. If you plan to leave the U.S., you might want to think about seeing some of historic America before you go. Most of the following […]
A trail of thoughts
Here’s a great example of how I begin thinking of something that lies deep in my memory. This morning, I was thinking about an invitation we had received from some friends of ours. They were having a get-together at their house, with mostly family and a few close friends. It sounded like great fun, with […]
Pucker up, lemon fans
The other night I fixed my favorite recipe for lemon chicken. It turned out very good, but I had better think of some more good recipes that use lemons, because I have a large bag of fresh ones from a store, and another bag given to me by my youngest son, who got it from […]
Madera’s audacious demand shocked Fresno
Once upon a time, the towns of Madera and Fresno had a lot more in common than they do now. They were both founded in the 1870s, and at the time, they were both part of Fresno County. More important, however, was the fact they both aspired to be the county seat, and that is […]