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Madera Fair launches initiative to celebrate community members

The Madera District Fair announced the launch of the All American Story Project, a series highlighting notable community members and honoring the meaningful stories that make the Central Valley unique. As

110 mph with 2 kids

A California Highway Patrol Madera officer stopped a driver in Madera traveling 110 mph, in a 65 mph zone, on SR-99. Inside the vehicle, the officer found two children, ages 3

North Fork Mono Casino announces early rewards program signups

North Fork Mono Casino is excited to announce the launch of its official new signup events that are happening throughout the summer. These community events offer future guests the first opportunity

New partnership announced for Chowchilla Madera County Fair and Spring Festival

CHOWCHILLA — The Chowchilla Madera County Fair and Spring Festival are proud to announce an exciting new partnership as the community prepares to celebrate an incredible milestone: 80 years of Family,

Opinion: AI — judge, jury, and executioner

“We have met the enemy, and he is us.” — Comic strip character, Pogo If you are planning to watch the 2026 movie, Mercy, don’t read this column. The movie is

Chowchilla Fair connects with Butler

The Chowchilla-Madera County Fair announced a new partnership with Butler Amusements, who will serve as the Fair’s official carnival provider. The Chowchilla-Madera County Fair will run from May 7-10. This partnership

Chowchilla’s Talley to play in LPGA event

LOS ANGELES — The top two-ranked players in the Rolex AJGA Girls Rankings — Aphrodite Deng (1) and Chowchilla’s Asterisk Talley (2) — have accepted sponsor invitations to tee it up

Chowchilla to host artist Craig Judd

The Chowchilla Chamber of Commerce invites the community and art enthusiasts to an evening celebrating one of Chowchilla’s most acclaimed artists. On April 25, from 4-8 p.m., the Chamber of Commerce

ApCal celebrates 15 years

What began in 2011 as a modest vision to showcase local wines in a vintage 1928 farmhouse has evolved into the Central Valley’s premier outdoor entertainment destination. This year, “ApCal Rock’n

His Little Feet coming to Madera

Valley West Christian Center welcomes His Little Feet International Children’s Choir, again. The 21 children that make up this current choir come from Kenya, Uganda and India. This choir is directed

Historic Shay #12 steam engine to return

FISH CAMP — A rare and historic moment in California rail history is set to unfold as Shay #12, a nearly century-old steam locomotive, returns to California to join Shay #10

Nostalgia at this year’s parade

Christmas nostalgia is the sentimental longing for past Christmas celebrations, often triggered by sights, sounds, and traditions. Often, we spend time and effort to create these conditions that we long for,

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