Madera Chamber of Commerce recognizes 2025 Senior Farmer
The Madera Chamber of Commerce hosted a special dinner to honor Jim Unti for more than eight decades of service to agriculture, and recognizing his local and global contributions to the farming industry. “Today we are here to honor Mr. Unti for all the incredible work that he has done,” said Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria. “Not […]
MCH hosts grand opening celebration
After more than two years of closure, Madera Community Hospital officially reopened its doors, marking a major milestone for the city and its residents. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday to celebrate the reopening. The event featured remarks from Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria, State Senator Anna Caballero, Madera Mayor Cece Gallegos, and hospital CEO Steve Stark.
YLI celebrates 100th anniversary
The Young Ladies’ Grand Institute (YLGI), a faith-based organization promoting sisterhood through service, spiritual growth, and support for the Catholic community, recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of its Madera chapter. The YLGI organization was founded on Sept. 5, 1887, in San Francisco by three women who were inspired to assist a sick friend with tuberculosis, […]
Cedar Creek hosts Father’s Day car show
To celebrate Father’s Day in style, Cogir’s Cedar Creek Senior Living hosted a car show that honored not only the fathers who call the facility home, but also the many fathers and car enthusiasts from the community. The Friday afternoon was filled with a variety of cars, live music, and tri-tip dinners. Attendees also had […]
Parents camp out for AADG recital tickets
Parents of dancers at All About Dance and Gymnastics (AADG) camped outside the studio the night before ticket sales opened for the school’s upcoming recital on June 28, a long-time tradition where parents rush to be first in line to secure front-row seats. “Some mom started it one year. She was here, and I asked […]
MSHS senior prepares for UC Berkeley
Mayrlin Vasquez will graduate from Madera South High School with a variety of sports, clubs, and academic achievements. Vasquez is a student-athlete who has competed in tennis, track and field, and basketball for three or more years on the varsity level. Recently, Vasquez was named the Madera South Champion for Life, which is given to […]
From immigrant parents to 4.5 GPA
Miguelangel Hernandez is ready for graduation. After all of his accomplishments, it’s only right for him to want to take a break. “I’m ready for graduation. I’m’ so tired from Grad Nite,” he said. Hernandez will graduate from Liberty High School on Wednesday evening with a 4.5 grade point average, which, incredibly, is No. 6 […]
Washington, Sierra Vista awarded
The Madera Unified School District Board of Trustees recognized Washington and Sierra Vista elementary schools for earning the Promising Practices Award from the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE). “This was not possible without high-quality teacher leadership and a crazy level of commitment from every classroom teacher,” Superintendent Todd Lile said during the meeting. “The […]
Maderan’s goal to make Madera a Purple Heart City
Nick Mobley was born in San Francisco, and raised in Santa Rosa, where he lived before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. Mobley has a family with a strong military background. His father served in both the Navy and Army, his brother served in the Navy, and several uncles served in Vietnam, one in […]
From serving country to serving community
Janette Sanchez, a native of the small California town of Greenfield, had dreams of leaving her small town. After graduating from high school in 2013, she decided that if she did not want to get left behind, she would need to make a bold decision, which resulted in her enlisting in the U.S. Army. “I […]