MUSD students receive from United Way
To bridge the digital divide and support education, 30 students from the Madera Unified School District received laptops during the district’s Student Achievement Celebration, thanks to the generous donations from United Way Fresno and Madera (UWFM). This initiative is part of a $20,000 grant awarded by AT&T to UWFM to recognize students for their academic […]
MUSD responds to student protests
Madera Unified students participated in a peaceful protest, not affiliated with the district, resulting in some students missing school or arriving late Friday morning. Prior to that morning, the district proactively shared protocols with staff and families to promote transparency, prioritize student safety, and maintain instructional continuity. While respecting students’ First Amendment rights, Madera Unified […]
Pedestrians hit by truck
Madera Police Department Officers were dispatched to Granada Drive and Cleveland Avenue for a vehicle versus pedestrian collision. When officers arrived Saturday afternoon, they determined a vehicle turned southbound onto Granada when it struck three pedestrians as they were walking in the crosswalk. The pedestrians were transported to local hospitals for treatment. The vehicle was […]
Shots fired leads to firearms arrest
The Madera Police Department received a report of gunshots fired in the 1700 block of Storey Road on Sunday afternoon. Officers responded to the scene and encountered Rodrigo Robles, 44, who was armed with an AR-15-style rifle. After several de-escalation attempts, Rodrigo was taken into custody without incident. A search warrant was later executed at […]
Carjacking suspect detained
Madera PD Officer Jose Barajas was flagged down by the victim of an attempted carjacking that had just occurred in the area of Yosemite Avenue and B Street on Friday night. Madera PD night shift officers immediately responded to the area as crucial information was broadcast describing the suspect fleeing through the alley. The rapid […]
Sheriffs make meth arrest
Madera County Sheriff’s Office detectives served a warrant at two neighboring residences in the area of Ellis Street and Lake Street for narcotic sales. During the execution of the warrant Friday afternoon, detectives contacted 46-year-old Madera resident Khalid Ramsey. Detectives found more than six ounces of methamphetamine, a scale, drug packaging material, and more than […]
United UpStanders hosts Bingo Night
Family Bingo Night at Blast and Brew was a huge success as families from across the community came together to play, celebrate, and support a powerful cause ending bullying on school campuses. The event was filled with laughter, connection, and purpose, perfectly reflecting the mission of United UpStanders, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering students […]
County hosts first Puppy Bowl event
Lights! Cameras! Puppies! Madera County’s inaugural Puppy Bowl turns into a blowout! Team ‘Bits’ was pawsitively ready for the big game, running up the score, 35-0, over Team ‘Kibbles’ in what became the most cuddly and cutest matchup of all time. “Arlo” quarterbacked Team Bits to victory scoring five touchdowns, and was named the game’s […]
Toros make quick work of Panthers
In the second game of a brutal four-game week, the Matilda Torres Toros girls basketball team jumped out to a comfortable lead, and cruised to a 48-25 victory over the San Joaquin Memorial Panthers. The win over the Panthers on Thursday was also the first of three wins in three days and four wins in […]
Coyotes fall to league leaders in overtime
With a team of just one senior, the Madera Coyotes girls basketball team has been improving all year, and that was evident in an overtime loss to North Yosemite League leaders, Justin Garza. With a win, the Coyotes would have tied the Guardians for the league title. However, the overtime loss dropped the Coyotes into […]