MCSO lieutenant graduates from FBI
Madera County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Ryan Videgain has graduated as a member of the 296th session of the FBI National Academy. The graduation took place at the National Academy in Quantico, Virginia on December 11. Nationally, fewer than one percent of law enforcement personnel have the opportunity to attend the prestigious program. Internationally known for […]
Fake plates are a felony
California Highway Patrol Madera Officer McCaslin made a traffic stop on a commercial vehicle on southbound State Route 99, at Madera Avenue. During the stop, Officer McCaslin noticed two license plates attached to the front of the semi, overlapping each other. The front license plate had a suspicious print on it. A closer look revealed […]
Celebrate the holiday season responsibly
The holiday season can be dangerous for people on the roads. In December 2023 alone, 1,038 people were killed in the U.S. in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Madera Police Department wants to remind the public of the dangers of driving impaired and to celebrate the holiday season responsibly […]
Big run sinks Stallions
The early returns looked promising for the Madera South Stallions girls basketball team in its non-conference match-up against the Mendota Aztecs. However, after taking an 8-3 lead, the Stallions went cold and the Aztecs got hot. Mendota scored 20 straight points, including holding the Stallions scoreless in the second quarter for a 54-25 victory Wednesday […]
Letters: Affordability is no scam, Mr. President
As too many Americans wonder how they can pay their monthly bills AND buy Christmas presents, let’s peek at economic affordability. It was a DAY ONE important issue in last year’s election. The president has put coal in our stockings. He cut taxes for the rich at the expense of the middle class and the […]
Opinion: The time of our lives
“Buona sera. This is Il Ristorante L’Anima d’Italia. How may I help you?” “Hello. I’d like to make a reservation for two at seven toes and half a pinkie. And we’d like a booth.” Sounds ridiculous, doesn’t it? But wait. Consider that we’ve been brainwashed for centuries into believing that a day is divided into […]
Find your change
So, it seems the U.S. Treasury has finally done it. They have decided to stop making the penny. I am curious to know what this transition will do for those of us who like to pay cash for things. Will we get the correct change back? Will they round up or will they round down? […]
Treasurer’s wife fought to the end
It was Saturday night in Madera, and the whole town was buzzing. A rumor was flying around town like a choice piece of gossip at a sewing circle. It spread from street corner to street corner like wildfire. Folks talked about nothing else. Could it be true? What was one to believe? Was the treasurer […]