Letter to the Editor Submitted by Emily O’Connor, Oakhurst, CA. If someone were to ask me if I support “parent’s rights” and “school choice” it would seem like a no brainer; I am a parent with multiple children who attend local schools— I like rights and choices. But if someone were to ask me to support the privatization of public ...

Submitted by: Rob Poythress District 3 Madera County Board of Supervisors Letter To The Editor – YES on Measure T: Just the FACTS: The truth about renewing Measure T for local roads and transportation Recently I’ve heard a disturbing amount of misinformation circulating about Measure T, the proposal to extend the locally controlled funding for roads and transportation that benefits ...

Letter To The Editor Submitted By Janette Gamble I was delighted to learn that Bob Morse is running for District 3 School Board representative in Mariposa County because I know he would do an excellent job. I first met Bob in 2005 during my tenure as principal and special education teacher (at Yosemite Valley School) and found him to be ...

Letter To The Editor Submitted By Dan Metz In his September 10 Letter to the Editor, Tom Wheeler touted the benefits of Measure T Renewal set for the November ballot. Although I agree with the concept of the measure, I disagree strongly with this specific version. Here is why: Despite their claims, there has been essentially NO CITIZEN INPUT The ...

Letter to the Editor, Submitted by Madera County District 5 Supervisor Tom Wheeler  Renewing Measure T Essential For Our Mountain Roads, Safety, And Economy Safe and well-maintained roads are essential for Eastern Madera County. Good roads allow visitors and goods to move quickly and safely to and through our communities to create jobs and support our economy. Good roads help ...

Smallcombe for District 1 Supervisor Rosemarie Smallcombe has the proven experience, leadership, knowledge and dedication needed to be an effective Supervisor.  She has done a good job representing District 1 and Mariposa County and should be re-elected to continue her good work.  Over the past 8 years in office she has developed working relationships with officials in key agencies responsible ...

Rosemarie Smallcombe for District 1 County Supervisor I strongly endorse Rosemarie Smallcombe for District 1 County Supervisor.  I have known her since she was first elected in 2014 and since then we have worked together on several occasions.  I am always amazed at her depth of knowledge and sincere concern for our county. Because of her background in Regulatory Compliance, ...

I have been a professional advocate for insurance consumers for nearly 40 years Editor, I have been a professional advocate for insurance consumers for nearly 40 years, working to prevent unfair sales and claim practices and improve disaster resilience and recovery. During that time I’ve met and worked with hundreds of elected officials. Among those who stand out as true ...

District Attorney Sally Moreno’s Letter to the Madera County Mountain Residents Addresses the Recent Release of Robert Long, Accused of Stabbing in Oakhurst  Recently, I have been receiving questions regarding why Robert Long, the suspect in a stabbing that occurred in Oakhurst a week or so ago is out of custody.  To explain, I need to tell you a little ...

Editor, As the Alaska Type 2 Incident Management Team departs California after two weeks managing the Creek Fire, we would like to extend our thanks to the residents of Fresno, Madera and Mono counties who were impacted by the fire and our presence managing it. Your support, cooperation, patience and resilience has been appreciated and inspiring. We would like to ...