Starved dog rescued
An emaciated, roughly 8-month-old German shepherd mix puppy was found abandoned along Avenue 15, near Road 31 in the north Madera area Tuesday afternoon with a tight canvas collar deeply embedded into the flesh of his neck, according to Madera County Animal Services director Kirsten Gross. The young dog, now named Stevie, was found by […]
Some haircuts you won’t see him wearing anytime soon
When I go to the barbershop, it isn’t much of an adventure. The barber does a little snipping here and there and a little buzzing there and here, and before I know it, I have a haircut. It looks pretty much like it did before I sat down in the chair, just neater and fresher-feeling. […]
Fight of the century: Biden v. Trump
“They asked me if I’d like to debate this gentleman, and I said ‘no.’ I said, ‘If we were in high school, I’d take him behind the gym and beat the hell out of him.’” — Former Vice President Joe Biden, March 21, 2018 “He doesn’t know me, but he would go down fast and […]
Quick answers to questions a lot of us ask
Editor’s note: Reader Jim Dedmon sent this along for those who want quick answers to complicated questions. 1. Does olive oil prevent heart disease? Short answer: Yes. The health benefits of olive oil come from the presence of polyphenols, antioxidants that reduce the risk of heart diseases and cancers. But to get these healthy compounds, […]
Coyotes finish Easter Classic undefeated
Playing in the friendly confines of Mel Parker Field, the Madera Coyotes baseball team closed out the 49th annual Fresno Easter Classic with a 5-3 victory over the Pleasant Grove-Elk Grove Eagles. The Coyotes played all four games of the Easter Classic in Mel Parker Field and received steady pitching performances all week to go […]