Woman attacked by dog
A Madera woman walking out to her car at church about 8:30 Sunday morning was attacked by a cane corso in the 500 block of Sunset Avenue as she opened a back gate, according to authorities. The woman, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said she had briefly seen the two loose dogs running, […]
Chamber announces Lifetime Achievement Awards
This annual affair is a tribute to the life and work of five Madera civic leaders. Selected by members of the chamber board of directors, this year’s recipients have left their marks on the community through public services in an assortment of arenas. The class of 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award beneficiaries is made up of […]
Police make fireworks busts
The 4th of July was not happy for some residents who thought they could get away with shooting off illegal fireworks. That’s because they thought they could beat the Madera Police crackdown on banned fireworks. “Numerous tickets have been issued tonight,” said police Sgt. Josiah Arnold, who was part of a team patrolling the city […]
Man drowns on 4th of July
A man, who at press time had not been identified, drowned Wednesday in a swimming hole in the area of Highway 145 and Bonnie Way, according to Kayla Serrato, public information officer for the Madera County Sheriff’s Office. Others who were in the area saw the victim enter the water. When he didn’t reappear, the […]
Montes holds kickoff party
Running on a platform “to change the culture of Madera today, for a better Madera tomorrow,” Steve Montes, 35, said he thought it was time to throw his hat into the ring for the city council District 3 seat. Montes, a lifelong resident of Madera, has a bachelor of arts degree in Business Management and […]
Dems shouldn’t fall into socialist trap
Don’t let Ocasio-Cortez’s win fool you. Democrats should keep calm and cater to the center. That’s what the Los Angeles Times editorial page columnist, Doyle McManus, writes in that newspaper’s July 5 issue. “Democrats are anxious and divided,” he goes on. “They’re worried about polls forecasting that the battle for Congress will be tight, not […]
The best thing since sliced bread
We’ve all heard that some new invention is “the best thing since sliced bread.” However, unless you’re more than 90 years old, you probably have no idea about what life was like before bread was available in a pre-sliced loaf. Bread is among the oldest of prepared foods. Archaeologists believe that people were making a […]
An ode to Mary DalCerro
I grew up in a fairly strict household. One of my father’s southern etiquette rules forbids children to address adults by their first names. Teachers, neighbors and even our parents’ contemporaries were addressed as Mr. or Mrs. and their surnames in all but the most inmate relationships. Very close friends were afforded the familial honorific […]
Chowchilla Lions Club free fireworks show Saturday
The free Chowchilla Lions Club Fireworks Show will light up the sky over the Chowchilla Fairgrounds tonight. Gates to the fairgrounds will open to the public at 7 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from the Chowchilla Lions Club concession stand. The Lions Club Beer Garden will also be open and serving […]
All-Stars get ready for state tourneys
In preparation for this weekend’s Central California State Babe Ruth Tournament, the Madera Babe Ruth 15-year-old and 14-year-old all-star teams met up in a scrimmage. The younger Babe Ruth All-Stars used a four-run sixth innings to complete a come-from-behind 13-12 victory Monday in Mel Parker Field. The 14-year-old All-Stars are currently playing in the state […]