Why Madera’s country schools gave up the ghost
The California gold rush was still in its infancy when Californians sat down to write their state constitution in 1849, and even in those rough and tumble frontier days, public education was at the fore of everyone’s mind. What followed in the wake of the subsequent population explosions in the Golden State was the proliferation […]
2-car crash claims passenger
California Highway Patrol Madera officers responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash, on State Route 145, west of State Route 41 just before 10:30 p.m. on Sunday. A 22-year-old woman from Madera was driving a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, westbound on SR-145, west of SR-41. The driver of the Jetta pulled over to the right shoulder with […]
Firearms and ammunition seized
Officers with the Madera Police Department were dispatched to the 900 block of Barnett Way for a disturbance Wednesday afternoon. During the investigation, a firearm was brandished. Anthony Lopez, 28, was identified as the suspect, and a search warrant was authored for his home. Multiple firearms and ammunition were seized, which included an assault rifle […]
Graffiti taggers arrested
Over the weekend, Madera Police Department officers were dispatched to the 27000 block of Georgia Ave regarding juveniles tagging a community mailbox. Multiple concerned citizens called in the actions to the Madera PD dispatch. With the information provided by the callers, officers were able to quickly locate the suspects and make an arrest. Further canvassing […]
Madera alumni bringing wellness
After graduating from Madera High School in 2019, Cole Brincefield is coming back to Madera to bring the community something that he believes is needed. Replenished is a wellness and recovery center that also features indoor softball and baseball batting cages. Owner Brincefield hosted a soft opening on December 20, and will host a grand […]
MID beginning water deliveries, recharge efforts
Madera Irrigation District is beginning water releases to alleviate flood potential, provide surface water delivery to District landowners, and commence groundwater recharge efforts. The MID Board of Directors at the January 6, Special Board Meeting made the decision to allow operations to begin immediately. The Board of Directors is providing this water at a reduced […]
Supervisors make history in Oakhurst
The Madera County Supervisors made history in their first board meeting of the new year. Tuesday’s meeting marked the first time, ever, a board meeting was held inside the Oakhurst Government Center. The meeting began with the reorganization of the Board of Supervisors. Coincidentally, the Supervisors voted for Supervisor Bobby Macaulay, who represents the mountain […]
Obituary: Daniel Vasquez Diaz, March 8, 1943-Dec. 24, 2025
It is with both sadness and fond remembrance that we announce the passing of Daniel V. Diaz who died peacefully on Dec. 24, 2025. Born in 1943 in Madera, CA, to Dionicia Vasquez Diaz and John Torres Diaz. He was raised in Madera alongside his six siblings. He was preceded by his brother Eugene Diaz […]
Letters: Immigration issue stems debate
Am I wrong, or is a retired California judge advocating for making 11 million people (I think it’s more) who broke the law by coming into this country illegally citizens of the U.S.? Coming from someone who was sworn to uphold the laws of the state of California and the United States, I find this […]
Coyotes drop pair before league
The week before the North Yosemite League season begins, the Madera Coyotes girls basketball team battled two teams in higher divisions to test where they are. Unfortunately, the results came as expected with a 55-17 loss to Clovis North on Tuesday and a 61-29 loss to Hoover on Wednesday in Joe Flores Gym. However, the […]