Anxiety, depression, and love
Our world has changed so much in the past decade. Many of us consider some of the changes to be negative, and that concerns us a great deal. Yet, it is how we react to change that makes our world so difficult. Change is inevitable, and we must accept the fact that change must happen. […]
Giving
Veterans’ Voices is directed toward veterans and their families who have given so much to ensure our freedom in this country. This is an area where you may share your experiences, or read of other veterans’ experiences. We thank you for your service, and hope that you know how much you are loved and appreciated. […]
Opinion: Free clothes and an anniversary
Next Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Sunset Church of Christ, 600 Orchard Avenue, Madera, is hosting a free clothing distribution. Blessings of men, women and children’s clothes are available at no cost. My childhood friend Alice Tate Williams is organizing the event and hopes to provide Easter apparel for the community. Donations […]
Opinion: HSR boondoggle costs escalate
Nearly three months ago, we got an update from the California High Speed Rail Authority (CAHSRA). At that time, the projected cost of completing the “bullet train” was $102 billion. I pointed out that the people of the Golden State had approved Proposition 1A in 2008, which authorized the issuance of $9.95 billion in bonds […]
Toros advance to title game
With a suffocating defense, the Matilda Torres Toros girls basketball team became the first team Torres team to advance to a Central Section championship game after a 42-35 victory over Foothill-Bakersfield in the Div. VI semifinals. The second-seeded Toros outscored the third-seeded Trojans 23-14 in the second half for a seven-point victory. The Toros forced […]
Coyotes get first win over CN
The Madera Coyotes baseball team put 10 runs on the scoreboard in the season opener to defeat the Clovis North Broncos for the first time. The Coyotes scored six runs in the third inning before the 20-mile-and-an-hour wins started to blow through Mel Parker Field on Tuesday for a 10-6 victory in the season opener […]
Coyotes wait out rain for win over Torres
Madera’s Jaydian Chavira and Jacob Rodriguez combined to throw a perfect game in a four-inning 12-0 victory over the Matilda Torres Toros baseball team at Mel Parker Field. The two teams began the game, but rain and lightning forced a delay in the bottom of the first inning. After an hour, 25 minute delay, the […]