Community News · Madera, CA
Dr. Sony Sidhu, CEO of Madera Community Hospital since July 2025, presented updates to the Madera Noon Rotary Club on services available following the hospital's reopening after a two-and-a-half-year closure. The hospital now offers emergency care, inpatient services, surgery, diagnostics, advanced X-ray imaging, nuclear medicine, MRI, and 3-D mammography. As of September 14, MCH holds a Base Hospital designation with the Central California EMS Agency (CCEMSA), providing 24-hour physician and Mobile Intensive Care Nurse direction for field EMS. Sidhu emphasized restoring community trust and keeping patients close to home for care.
Community News · Madera County
The Madera County Sheriff's Office Homeless Engagement and Assistance Response Team (HEART) hosted its first annual HEART Fair on October 9, connecting more than 75 participants with housing assistance, employment resources, healthcare services, and pet care. Madera County Animal Services provided vaccinations, pet supplies, and dog food, while Pawfection Mobile Grooming volunteered grooming services for attendees' dogs. Partners included Madera County Public Health, Camarena Health, Workforce Connection, Madera County Food Bank, Madera Rescue Mission, San Joaquin Valley Veterans, and others. Sheriff Tyson Pogue said the HEART team plans to bring similar events to other areas of Madera County.
Social Events · Madera, CA
The VForce Dreams Project, a nonprofit supporting local athletes through scholarships and training, will host a Veterans Day Golf Tournament on November 11 at Dragonfly Golf course with 7 a.m. check-in. Individual golfers pay $175 and teams of four cost $700; hole sponsorships range from $300 to $2,000, including options to honor a veteran. Registration is available at givebutter.com/veterans-golf-tournament-kds591 or by calling V-Force Gymnastics at (559) 447-1609.
Education · Madera, CA
Madera Unified School District celebrated its 60th anniversary Monday morning at Madera High School, the district's oldest school. Madera Mayor Cece Gallegos presented a certificate of recognition from the City of Madera honoring the district's educational service. Current principal Robyn Cosgrove, noted as the first MHS alumna to lead the school in its 130-year history, honored past principals Julia O'Kane and Ron Pisk. Approximately 100 students participated in the event, which included a National Anthem performance by the MHS choir. MUSD Student Board Representative Noah Hernandez spoke about the district's impact on students across six decades.
