Sizzlin’ Smash Burgers smashes grand opening
Sizzlin’ Smash Burgers officially celebrated its official grand opening with giveaways, community recognition, and support from the local community. The restaurant, at 1512 Howard Road, is owned and operated by Sam Nasser, Walid Nasser, Mike Alammari and Moe Utqi. Sizzlin’ Smash Burgers specializes in fresh, made-to-order smash-style burgers using Certified Angus Beef. The menu also […]
Project Run Madera helps XC runners
Project Run Madera completed another giveaway, this time giving away gear to cross country runners at all three high school and middle schools. “About 50-75 kids came out,” said PRM founder Alisha Brown. “The gear is what we had left over from the years. We have quite a bit of shoes in our inventory that […]
MCC celebrates 5th anniversary
Madera Community College celebrated its fifth anniversary of achieving recognition as California’s 116th community college. While the milestone marks five years of independent status, it reflects decades of educational service, community partnership, and regional impact. The college posted a celebratory video featuring congratulatory messages from local and state elected officials and educational partners, which can […]
DUI crash claims life
CHP Madera Officers responded to a crash on Road 35, south of Avenue 15 at about 9:15 p.m. Sunday. Upon arriving, CHP Officers learned that a 19-year-old from Madera was driving a black 2005 Nissan Altima, northbound on Road 35, south of Avenue 14, at a high rate of speed. The driver lost control of […]
Accident caused by sleepy driving
A 19-year-old Madera man was involved in a crash on Avenue 7 1/2, east of Road 6, after falling asleep behind the wheel early Friday morning. While traveling westbound, the driver veered across the eastbound lane and crashed into a vineyard on the south shoulder. The driver was wearing his seatbelt and was not injured. […]
Madera Acres fire displaces family
A family of four were displaced after a fire destroyed about half of their home last week. Cal Fire Madera County firefighters arrived to find a house at the corner of Melba and Larwood drive already on fire with the roof engulfed at about 4 p.m. Wednesday. Immediately, an additional water tender was requested and […]
Trespassing call leads to firearm arrest
Madera County Sheriffs Office Deputies responded to a trespassing call on Road 206 at about 8 p.m. Friday. However, the suspects fled before deputies arrived. Deputies began canvassing the area for the suspect vehicle, and found a vehicle matching the description near Highway 41 and Avenue 15. In that vehicle, a loaded 9mm firearm was […]
Head-on crash claims two lives
CHP Madera officers responded to a crash on SR-145, just south of Avenue 11 early July 12, at about 3:15 a.m. A 49-year-old woman from Fresno was driving a red 2016 Jeep Cherokee, traveling southbound on SR-145, approaching Cottonwood Creek (south of Avenue 11). A 25-year-old man from North Fork was driving a white 2017 […]
Pedestrian struck by train
Madera Police Department Officers responded to the area of Gateway Drive and Olive Avenue following a report that a pedestrian may have been struck by a train July 15. Upon arrival, officers found a female who was struck by a passing train. She sustained injuries and was transported to a local area hospital, where she […]
Wanted burglary suspect arrested
Thanks to collaboration with the public and the Madera County Sheriff’s Office investigative teams, 28-year-old Tyler Norris — wanted for felony burglary and grand theft — was located and arrested July 14. He was booked into Madera County Jail, had bail set at $50,000, and was released after posting bail. Norris was the primary suspect […]