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October 31, 2026 • Julian Ornelas

MCSOS opens new Community Resource Center

Madera County Superintendent of Schools Tricia Protzman led a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the brand-new Community Resource Center, which opened on East Almond Avenue. “We’re going...
October 27, 2026 • Julian Ornelas

Citizens Academy gets a look at Parks and Community Service

This week’s Citizens Academy met at the John W. Wells Youth Center to learn about the city’s Parks and Community Services Department, which oversees everything...
October 21, 2026 • Julian Ornelas

Citizens Academy covers city finances, human resources

This week’s Citizens Academy, hosted by the City of Madera, met at the Frank Bergon Senior Center, where Director of Financial Services, Michael Lima, and...
October 17, 2026 • Julian Ornelas

Soria presents check to Madera County Food Bank

Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria presented a $250,000 check to the Madera County Food Bank to support the organization’s food distribution programs and help meet the needs...
December 28, 2025 • Julian Ornelas

Local business donates hoodies to school

For the fifth year in a row, Cal-Pacific Supply owner Mike Alamari and Pacific Farm Management donated hoodies to every student and staff member at...
September 21, 2025 • Julian Ornelas

Local college student writes for ambitious movie project

From a young age, Alyssa Gonzalez was fascinated by the idea of writing for films. So when four social media influencers turned filmmakers — Marcus...
September 20, 2025 • Julian Ornelas

Pine and palm trees to be moved for SR 99 expansion

Heading southbound to Fresno from Madera, sits the iconic pine and palm trees that many believe mark the center of California down State Route 99....
August 13, 2025 • Julian Ornelas

Local pharmacy shuts down after 44 years

After 44-and-a-half years in operation, pharmacist Debra Chu-Yep closed the doors of the Pill Box Pharmacy at the La Esperanza Food Center on North Lake...
July 23, 2025 • Julian Ornelas

Sizzlin’ Smash Burgers smashes grand opening

Sizzlin’ Smash Burgers officially celebrated its official grand opening with giveaways, community recognition, and support from the local community. The restaurant, at 1512 Howard Road,...
July 16, 2025 • Julian Ornelas

Leighton’s celebrates grand opening

After a long-anticipated transition, Leighton’s Custom Jewelry and Repair officially opened its doors to the public. Following the retirement of former owner Chris Miller at...

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