New obstetrician affiliates with MCH
Jennifer Ng, MD., an obstetrician-gynecologist and family practitioner, has become affiliated with Madera Community Hospital. Ng is accredited by the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology, according to a hospital news release. “We are pleased to welcome a female physician with the professional credentials to care for women […]
‘NeverEnding Story’ is the next movie in the park
“The NeverEnding Story comes to Chowchilla’s Movies in the Park. The City of Chowchilla hosts free movies at Veterans Memorial Park on Robertson Boulevard every Friday night. This coming Friday will feature the film classic “The NeverEnding Story.” The park is at Robertson and 6th Street in downtown Chowchilla. Showtime starts at sunset, about 8:45 […]
Johnny Cash tribute band to play during Concerts in the Park
Songs of the late, great “Man in Black” will fill the air in downtown Chowchilla as The Only Johnny Cash Tribute Band plays at the Barragan Family Performance Stage on Thursday. “I love Johnny Cash,” said lead Danny Millsap, who saw the performer live at a Fresno concert in 1990. “I have always been a […]
More adventures with the cat
Sometimes when you try to train a cat, the cat trains you. This is the case with a cat that has been hanging around our house ever since our last cat went up to heaven (or down to hell, as is more likely). This cat we are trying to train is an extra-big cat, about […]
Illegal fireworks ban was a good idea
City of Madera may be on to something: Don’t sponsor a fireworks display. Just let the people set off their illegal stuff. Arrest them and pocket the money. We still got to view them, even though it was at a distance. The fireworks were on the east side of the 99, which gave us a […]
Solar requirement will likely be good for consumers
Ever since the California Energy Commission adopted a new solar panel requirement for new homes sold in 2020 and beyond, the edict has been under concerted attack. “This forced mandate represents an extraordinary regulatory overreach,” lamented Jon Coupal, president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Assn. and self-anointed consumer advocate. “Future homebuyers,” he added, “are the […]
Madera wins two, falls in semis
The Madera Babe Ruth 14-year-old All-Star team was looking for a day off Monday after three straight games in the Central California Babe Ruth 14-year-old All-Star State Tournament in Madera. However, mistakes led the way in a 5-4, 11-inning loss to Bakersfield Northwest on Sunday, forcing Madera into an elimination game Monday against Santa Maria. […]
Madera Valley Champ returns to college
She has been a winner every step of her career. She helped the Madera Coyotes girls volleyball team win a Valley Championship in 2011. She then went to Cabrillo College and helped them win a State Championship. From there, she went to Great Oak University in Montana and earned All-Conference accolades. Now, former Madera Coyote […]
Police Log: June 29-July 4
The Madera Police Department reported the following incidents: June 29 6:39 a.m. — Animal complaint in the 2000 block of Tangerine Avenue. 8:39 a.m. — Civil dispute in the 200 block of North Gateway Drive. 9:11 a.m. — Vandalism in the 1300 block of Santa Fe Court. 11:33 a.m. — Battery in the 700 block […]
History in the Week of July 8
50 Years Ago Week of July 8, 1968 BIBLE-QUOTING CONMAN BILKS MADERAN OUT OF $122 — A Madera woman reported a man who knocked on her door Wednesday afternoon, conned her out of $122. Mrs. Pearlee Clark, 58, told police the man came to her door at 12:30 p.m. and started a conversation. The man […]