Obituary: Ernestine Hernandez-Ramirez
Ernestine Ramirez, 85, born Feb. 28, 1940, passed away peacefully in her home on Sept. 22, 2025, with her loving daughter by her side. She is survived by her children, Robert (Adelina) Lopez, Lupe Lopez, Dolores Huerta, Richard Lopez and David Lopez. As well as 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Ernestine passed away peacefully […]
MCSOS honors Excellence in Education winners
The 19th Excellence in Education awards ceremony sponsored by the Educational Employees Credit Union was held at the Madera County Superintendent of Schools Conference Center. An elegant reception honored school employees, administrators, and teachers from Madera County school districts during the ceremony on September 25. Employee of the Year: Danielle Willeke, Special Day Class Instructional […]
Cattlemen to host annual dinner
The Madera County Cattlemen’s Association will host its annual dinner on October 17 at the Buchenau Ranch (26601 Road 602) to present awards and honor past scholarship recipients. The Cattlemen’s Association will honor Rick Drayer as the Cattleman of the Year. Also honored will be Cowboys of the Year — Reid and Riley Hillerman, and […]
MCSO hosts promotion ceremony
Officers sworn in The Madera County Sheriff’s Office hosted a Swearing-In and Promotion ceremony to honor 17 promoted or new deputies to the department at Matilda Torres High School. Before a full house on Tuesday, Sheriff Tyson Pogue honored the recipients. “One of the most meaningful parts of this ceremony is seeing the families who […]
Lockdown lifted at MHS
Madera Police Department officers responded to Madera High School regarding a student with a weapon Wednesday morning. MPD officers determined no weapon was possessed by the student, and are currently interviewing involved persons. “On October 1, Madera High School was placed on a temporary internal lockdown due to a report of a possible threat,” said […]
MADNET makes arrest
Madera County Narcotic Enforcement Team detectives served a narcotics warrant in the city of Madera on Wednesday. There, they found 16 grams of cocaine, suspected fentanyl pills, a loaded firearm, and cash tied to illegal drug activity. Jose Garcia, 29, was arrested and booked on multiple felony charges, including cocaine sales and felon in possession […]
November ballots mailed
Madera County Clerk-Recorder & Registrar of Voters Rebecca Martinez, announced last week that the voter information guides and Official Ballots will be mailed to all registered voters in Madera County for the November 4 Statewide Special Election. Ballots will be mailed to voters beginning October 6. Allow 2-5 days for delivery. Ballot tracking is now […]
Madera County weeds out invasive species
A state-of-the-art Arundo abatement project took shape in key flood control channels to reduce future flood and wildfire risk and improve water supplies for Madera County residents. This vital project aims to remove large tracts of Arundo donax, an invasive weed that can grow up to four inches a day and up to 30 feet […]
Mistakes hurt Coyotes in sweep
The Madera Coyotes girls volleyball team is still trying to find its footing as it continues County/Metro Athletic Conference play. The task didn’t get easier for head coach Pablo Rodriguez and his team in Tuesday’s three-set sweep to the San Joaquin Memorial Panthers in Joe Flores Gym. The Panthers outscored the Coyotes 75-29 in the […]
Commentary: Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week
California’s love affair with unmerited lawsuits targeted at small and minority small business owners is alive and well. So much so that the California Assembly failed to even schedule a hearing on Senate Bill 84, a much-needed reform measure to protect against abusive shakedown Americans with Disabilities Lawsuits (ADA). Once again leaving businesses vulnerable to […]