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An impressive accomplishment. Put some respect on Madera County's name!
“These guys are the hardest-working kids on campus,” Valmonte said. “They live, breathe, eat robotics.” Story by @erikgalicia.bsky.social
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“These guys are the hardest-working kids on campus,” Valmonte said. “They live, breathe, eat robotics.” Story by @erikgalicia.bsky.social
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With 3rd world title, Madera Unified team creates robotics competition dynasty
“We put all of our hard work, not just for the school, not just for the district, but for the entire Madera County,” said MadTown Robotics’ lead scout.
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May 21, 2025 at 10:10 PM
An impressive accomplishment. Put some respect on Madera County's name!
“These guys are the hardest-working kids on campus,” Valmonte said. “They live, breathe, eat robotics.” Story by @erikgalicia.bsky.social
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“These guys are the hardest-working kids on campus,” Valmonte said. “They live, breathe, eat robotics.” Story by @erikgalicia.bsky.social
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The closure of Madera Community Hospital two years ago left an entire county without an emergency room for adults and flooded neighboring counties with patients.
Today, it is reopening to patients.
Today, it is reopening to patients.
March 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The closure of Madera Community Hospital two years ago left an entire county without an emergency room for adults and flooded neighboring counties with patients.
Today, it is reopening to patients.
Today, it is reopening to patients.
This #CentralValley town passed a resolution calling itself a #welcomingcity for all as the #Trump administration targets #sanctuarycities.
Madera has a large community of #immigrants from #LatinAmerica who perform the work for the Valley's multi-billion-dollar #agriculture industry.
Madera has a large community of #immigrants from #LatinAmerica who perform the work for the Valley's multi-billion-dollar #agriculture industry.
Madera calls itself a ‘welcoming city.’ Here’s how that differs from a sanctuary city
“We’re not asking for sanctuary status,” a supporter said. “What we’re asking for is that the people in our community not fear our local police.”
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March 7, 2025 at 5:42 PM
This #CentralValley town passed a resolution calling itself a #welcomingcity for all as the #Trump administration targets #sanctuarycities.
Madera has a large community of #immigrants from #LatinAmerica who perform the work for the Valley's multi-billion-dollar #agriculture industry.
Madera has a large community of #immigrants from #LatinAmerica who perform the work for the Valley's multi-billion-dollar #agriculture industry.
In the #SanJoaquinValley, 2.2 million people rely on #Medicaid funding that is under threat in congressional #Republicans’ plan to slash spending.
That could mean less #preventivecare and more emergency room care, which #ruralhospitals would have trouble paying for.
#Fresno #Madera #Bakersfield
That could mean less #preventivecare and more emergency room care, which #ruralhospitals would have trouble paying for.
#Fresno #Madera #Bakersfield
Medicaid cuts could be ‘highly consequential’ for Valley healthcare, experts say. Here’s how
Half of San Joaquin Valley residents rely on federal health insurance funding that is under threat in congressional Republicans’ plan to slash spending.
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March 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
In the #SanJoaquinValley, 2.2 million people rely on #Medicaid funding that is under threat in congressional #Republicans’ plan to slash spending.
That could mean less #preventivecare and more emergency room care, which #ruralhospitals would have trouble paying for.
#Fresno #Madera #Bakersfield
That could mean less #preventivecare and more emergency room care, which #ruralhospitals would have trouble paying for.
#Fresno #Madera #Bakersfield
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Why were plainclothes ICE agents making arrests in Madera this week? Here’s what we know
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Why were plainclothes ICE agents making arrests in Madera this week? Here’s what we know
Madera County Sheriff’s Office says it received no prior warning of the arrests from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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January 31, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Why were plainclothes ICE agents making arrests in Madera this week? Here’s what we know
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NEW from me: Border Patrol detains dozens of immigrants in Central Valley, advocates say. What we know
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Border Patrol detains dozens of immigrants in Central Valley, advocates say. What we know
Immigration enforcement activity sends shockwaves with Central Valley farmworkers and the agriculture industry.
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January 9, 2025 at 2:59 AM
NEW from me: Border Patrol detains dozens of immigrants in Central Valley, advocates say. What we know
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Madera Community Hospital has now been closed for two years.
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Madera hospital reopening is pushed back again. Why is it taking so long?
“When AAM came in in March, they thought a June (reopening) date,” the hospital’s CEO told The Bee. “I think that was somewhat of a sight unseen.”
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January 2, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Madera Community Hospital has now been closed for two years.
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#Madera #hospital reopening is pushed back again. Why is it taking so long?
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Madera hospital reopening is pushed back again. Why is it taking so long?
“When AAM came in in March, they thought a June (reopening) date,” the hospital’s CEO told The Bee. “I think that was somewhat of a sight unseen.”
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January 2, 2025 at 7:21 PM
#Madera #hospital reopening is pushed back again. Why is it taking so long?
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Seven San Joaquin Valley counties say the region -- one of the poorest in CA -- has not been prioritized for state grants focused on expanding access to quality, affordable internet service in underserved areas.
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December 11, 2024 at 6:40 PM
Seven San Joaquin Valley counties say the region -- one of the poorest in CA -- has not been prioritized for state grants focused on expanding access to quality, affordable internet service in underserved areas.