Historic Yosemite Hotel building destroyed by fire
A fast-moving fire Monday afternoon destroyed the historic Yosemite Hotel building on the corner of E Street and Yosemite Avenue in front of crowds of onlookers who were standing back because of the intense heat. Traffic on State Route 145 was detoured as fire crews attempted to battle the fierce flames. Once the flames broke […]
Madera’s birthplace has history of fires
The fire that struck Madera on Monday hit the very heart of our town. That building on the corner of Yosemite Avenue and E Street was where we were born. It is the true anchor to our 142-year-old past. It was on Oct. 11, 1876, that an adventurer by the name of Capt. Russel Perry […]
Alleged threat by Chowchilla student sparks panic
A student’s alleged violent threat, and his arrest Thursday, sparked Internet rumors that led to a “precautionary lockdown” Friday for Chowchilla Union High School, authorities say. “There was a lot of misinformation being put out on social media … (but) we can’t assume it’s misinformation,” explained Chowchilla Police Lt. Jeff Palmer. The name of the […]
Stallions cap off magical season with first-ever soccer Valley Championship
Some say the best things in life never come easy and the Madera South Stallions boys soccer team proved that notion correct. From their Valley Championship loss to Dinuba two seasons ago to their playoff elimination last season, the Stallions harnessed their shortcomings over the years to launch the soccer program to new heights this […]
Liberty basketball secures first Valley title
FRESNO — One year ago, Liberty boys basketball head coach Johnny Gonzales lost his mother to cancer. Since then, Gonzales has coached every game with his mom on his heart. In every win or loss for the past year, Gonzales always felt that his mother was nearby to support or celebrate together. Gonzales carried that […]
Hawks suffer tough loss in title game
FRESNO — When Liberty’s Holly Strong converted a late penalty kick in the Valley Championship game against Edison-Fresno, the game was tied 1-1 and just a few minutes away from heading to overtime. The Liberty girls soccer team and the supporters who showed up in large numbers to McLane Stadium erupted in celebration after Strong […]
Coyotes softball gets a split on the coast
TEMPLETON/ARROYO GRANDE — The Coyotes spent the weekend away from the Central Valley, but found itself in the same weather conditions on the Central California coast and earned a split with the Templeton and Arroyo Grande Eagles. The Coyotes suffered an 8-6 loss on a cold Friday night to the Templeton Eagles. The Coyotes battled […]
Madera grew up, but Lizzie could not be saved
As Madera approached the end of the first decade of the 20th century, it stood proud and tall, and why not? The city was justified in its expressions of self-promotion when one considers that it was just 33 years old in 1909. First of all, Madera was proud of its location. It was situated in […]