It goes down as the longest 10 seconds in the storied rivalry between the Chowchilla and Dos Palos football programs. Updated: Jun. 30, 2009 10:26 PM | Full Story

Everyone enjoys fireworks, particularly in the festive Fourth of July season. But some devices can be dangerous. The National Council on Fireworks Safety recommends that you only buy consumer fireworks from a licensed store or stand. Updated: Jun. 30, 2009 10:25 PM | Full Story

Last Thursday morning agents with MADNET (Madera County Narcotic Enforcement Team) and Fish & Game eradicated almost 9,000 marijuana plants, 500 of which were still in starter cups ready to be planted in one of two gardens tilled on private land Coarsegold. Updated: Jun. 30, 2009 10:24 PM | Full Story

Madera County District Attorney Michael Keitz announced that since the programs creation in 2007, the Madera County District Attorney's Bad Check Restitution Program has returned over $100,000 in restitution to local merchants and individuals victimized by bad check losses. Updated: Jun. 30, 2009 10:24 PM | Full Story

As motorists prepare to head out onto the highway for some summer fun this Independence Day, the Califomia Highway Patrol (CHP) is doing its part to help keep the fireworks where they belong... in the sky. And with some advance planning, the CHP hopes this can be a safe celebration for everyone. Updated: Jun. 30, 2009 10:29 PM | Full Story

Madera County Sheriff's Detectives are investigating an early morning robbery in Chowchilla. Updated: Jun. 30, 2009 10:29 PM | Full Story

The Chowchilla Speedway will celebrate Independence Day in fine fashion with a huge fireworks display and a great race program headlined by the Western Modifieds this Friday night July 3rd. Grandstands open at 5:30pm. Updated: Jun. 30, 2009 10:12 PM | Full Story

Monica and I never cease to be amazed at how little preparation ( and "ongoing education" ) folks engage in with regard to their marriage. | Full Story

On Sunday, July 5, Cornerstone Community Church will offer a Patriotic Service at 10 a.m. Updated: Jun. 30, 2009 10:08 PM | Full Story

A British sports car that I occasionally enjoyed driving in 1969 as a high school senior was the 1960 MG known as the MGA. My high school buddy, John, drove it to school everyday and, amazingly, he let me drive it during my lunch hour, which was just before his. Updated: Jun. 30, 2009 10:09 PM | Full Story

The featured character for the month of July is "Discretion." Discretion versus simplemindedness is recognizing and avoiding words, actions and attitudes which could bring undesirable consequences. Updated: Jun. 30, 2009 10:09 PM | Full Story

Alview School teachers named the May Students of the Month to end the 2008-2009 school year. The students included: Emily Weatherman, Jaquelin Martinez, Mario Ortiz, Megan Heffernan, Jessica Aguilar, Alyssa Hernandez, Breannah Herzog, Fabian Zapien and Marcos Zaragoza. Updated: Jun. 30, 2009 10:09 PM | Full Story

Fred Gaines had just picked up his second interception in the game. Updated: Jun. 30, 2009 10:12 PM | Full Story

Central Valley Writers' Workshop's annual writing symposium will feature three speakers this year – two well established agents and an editor from one of the country's largest publishing companies. Updated: Jun. 30, 2009 10:13 PM | Full Story

By Ryan Lewis, Reporter Updated: Jun. 30, 2009 10:13 PM | Full Story

Meeting held at the Chowchilla Civic Center, 130 S. Second Street, Civic Center Plaza, starting at 7 p.m. Updated: Jun. 30, 2009 10:14 PM | Full Story

Meeting will be held at the Chowchilla Civic Center, 130 S. Second Street, Civic Center Plaza starting at 7 p.m. Updated: Jun. 30, 2009 10:14 PM | Full Story

The Presidential campaign of 1852 was a rough and tumble affair, and when dark horse candidate, Franklin Pierce, captured the Democratic nomination, Mrs. Pierce was more than surprised--she was terrified. She had a strong premonition that something bad was going to happen, and it did, but it sure wasn't what she had imagined. Updated: Jun. 30, 2009 10:17 PM | Full Story

Meeting held at the Chowchilla Civic Center, 130 S. Second Street, Civic Center Plaza, starting at 7 p.m. Updated: Jun. 30, 2009 10:17 PM | Full Story

Meeting held at the Chowchilla Civic Center, 130 S. Second Street, Civic Center Plaza at 4 p.m. Updated: Jun. 30, 2009 10:18 PM | Full Story