Miss Martin
A couple of days ago, something reminded me of the school teacher I had in the third grade. I cannot tell you what led me to thoughts of Miss Martin, but it began an entirely new admiration for her as I reminisced about this woman who taught me when I was 8 years old. I […]
Welcome Back, Madera Restaurants
Driving around Madera this past week, I noticed a majority of restaurants are open and eagerly await arrival for a sit-down dining experience, all while still practicing social distancing and other requirements. However, there are some establishments that are still doing online, curbside and take-out only. For details, call the establishments for more information. For […]
Madera Police Log: June 7, 8
The Madera Police Department reported the following incidents. June 7 5:19 a.m. — Code blue reported in the 2600 block of Greenwood Drive. 8:52 a.m. — Animal found dead in the 600 block of south B Street. 12:57 p.m. — Traffic collision with injuries in the 700 block of East Yosemite Avenue. 1:17 p.m. — […]
An Update from the County of Madera
What follows are the latest numbers for confirmed COVID-19 cases in Madera County, according to Brian Gamble of the Madera County Health Department. Eleven individuals have been removed from the list due to removal from isolation and recovery. Case 199 — Male, 40s. Transmission type: Under investigation. Status: Home isolation. Date reported: 6/13/2020. Case 200 […]
Coyote libero headed to La Sierra
The defensive leader of the back-to-back County/Metro Athletic Conference Madera Coyotes girls volleyball champions is extending her career by committing to play next year at La Sierra University in Riverside. Madera’s libero Mariyah Alvarez worked through the COVID-19 pandemic to reach her goal of playing volleyball in college. “It’s a dream to continue my career,” […]
Coyote record holder is three-time All-American
When Jessica Diaz left Madera High School in 2017, the rest of the Central Section girls water polo coaches breathed a collective sigh of relief. Diaz wouldn’t be around anymore to torment them. The Coyote record holder for goals scored in a season and a career took her talents to San Joaquin Delta College in […]
Smith earns first career Madera Late Model win
For the second consecutive week, a Bakersfield driver reigned supreme at Madera as Jacob Smith won his first feature at the one-third mile asphalt oval. Smith won the qualifying and his heat race, then led all 40 laps of the feature for the non-televised series. The racing action was shown on ShortTrackTV on YouTube with […]
Opinion: The need for a ‘Friendly Face’
I’ve been confined to my cell for twelve weeks or more. Actually, I lost count after day 50 or 60. But, as cells go, this one ain’t too bad: Three bedrooms, two baths, fireplace, a couple of TVs that are smarter than I am. My backyard edges a beautiful lake. Still, the confinement gets to […]
Letter: Taxpayers taking it in the shorts again
I am sure you have heard of our Gov. Nuisance’s great idea of bailing out California’s illegal aliens with our tax money and right now we have more unemployed people than the entire population of the state of Alabama. The Democrats in Sacramento, in their infinite wisdom, thought it would be cheaper to give illegals […]
Letter: It’s time to declare peace, repeal the Patriot Act
When our new president is sworn in this coming January, we will be nearing two decades of war — twice the time of the Greek siege of Troy. It’s time to declare peace and repeal the Patriot Act which has created a police state. It’s time for the federal government to stop the yard sale […]