Eagles get better of Hawks baseball
The Immanuel-Reedley Eagles scored five runs in the second and didn’t look back to record a 12-1 victory over the Liberty Hawks baseball team in the Firebaugh Preseason Tournament at Liberty. The Hawks tried to battle, but were saddled by mistakes and an inside-the-park home run gave the Eagles all the runs they needed Tuesday […]
Opinion: Election over for the time-being
My favorite city to visit is damaged because of the tornado that ravished Nashville this week. Early Tuesday I received word my family, Pete and Nada Kirk and their daughter Lori and husband Van Woody, are safe. They had heavy rain and wind but that was the extent of it for them. We are truly […]
Opinion: Moved-up primary succeeds as state exerts significant influence
It turns out California’s politicians were right: they advanced the state’s presidential primary election from its traditional June date to the earliest time available under Democratic Party rules to attain more national influence, and they achieved that goal. First, 13 other states quickly followed California onto March 3, creating a coast-to-coast Super Tuesday that still […]
Determination defined the Montagna family
When I read in The Tribune that Mario Montagna departed this life to join his wife, Jeanette, my mind jumped back to a time over a decade ago when I was interviewing them about their lives in Madera. It was pure elixir; I have it all recorded. I wish I could play it for you. […]
Birth Announcements: October 2019
Lalo Eustakio Mendoza Bahena Lalo Eustakio Mendoza Bahena born at Madera Community Hospital on October 3, 2019. Welcoming the 8-pound, 13-ounce, 21-inch infant are parents Eduardo Mendoza and Milagros Yanina Alvino of Madera. Brandon Jayden Roque III Brandon Jayden Roque III born at Madera Community Hospital on October 5, 2019. Welcoming the 6-pound, 15-ounce infant […]
Madera Police Log: Feb. 17-19
The Madera Police Department reported the following incidents. Feb. 17 2:20 a.m. — Civil dispute in the 100 block of Santa Bonita Street. 9:54 a.m. — Animal injured in the 900 block of East 5th Street. 12:17 a.m. — Civil dispute in the 700 block of Sherwood Way. 1:14 p.m. — Juvenile out of control […]
Opinion: Worries on virus, and Facebook
This comment on the Corona Virus, from Harrison Dedmon, puts the Corona virus scare (world wide) in perspective: “One of the worst days so far for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) was the 10th of February. On that day, 108 people in China died of the coronavirus. BUT, on that same day about 1,500 people died of […]
City kisses mistletoe goodbye to preserve urban forest
When not helping to make the season bright, mistletoe spends its days wreaking havoc on the well-being of a tree near you. The City of Madera Parks Department recently wrapped up a new pilot program that aims to remove parasitic mistletoe infestations from trees in the public right-of-way, often referred to as street trees, throughout […]
Valley Children’s stepping up safety
No cases of coronavirus detected yet in county In order to keep patients, families and healthcare providers as safe as possible from the spread of respiratory viruses — including COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) — additional screening precautions, visitor restrictions and program changes are in effect at all Valley Children’s Healthcare locations — including Valley Children’s Hospital […]
Students, community, staff to walk to school
James Monroe Elementary staff and students are partnering up with the Madera County Community Health & Wellness department to promote health and safety while walking to school at 6:45 a.m. Friday. Dignitaries from the community such as Madera Police Department, County Supervisors, and Madera Unified School District cabinet members have been invited and are expected […]