For The Madera TribuneStudents from 18 Madera Unified elementary schools gather at the Matilda Torres theater to hear the results from the third annual Battle of the Books competition.Eighteen Madera Unified Elementary schools participated in the third annual district-wide literacy competition, the Battle of the Books. The event was held at Matilda Torres High School in late March. Approximately 140 third-sixth grade students representing 18 elementary schools competed. This competition was...
Another person with local history has become a published author. Roberto Perezdiaz has produced an anthology of his short stories, “Subsonic Flight to Tequila Therapy and Other Tales from Aztlan” (2022, 232 pages in paperback format). Perezdiaz was a court interpreter in Madera (the subject of the fourth short story) and was married to the late Gloria Osuna, the artist who created the Aztec-inspired Coyolxauhqui Madre Cosmica exhibit, which Rochelle Noblett brought to our gallery from an art...
Erika Cass is lucky. She has a wonderful husband named Jason who is a good provider and makes terrible puns, a 14-year-old daughter named Hannah who tests her patience, and a 16-year-old son named Liam who is well, he’s perfect. She hates to admit it, but Liam is her favorite. However, she worries about Liam more than she does about either Hannah or her hard-working husband.Although Liam is a top student at his high school, star of the debate team, and member of the track team, he’s had some...
Fox News host Howard Kurtz on Sunday corrected a conservative journalist's claims about pro-abortion Democrats supporting infanticide, a claim he has frequently corrected on-air in recent months.During a Sunday edition of his Fox News program, Media Buzz, Kurtz hosted journalist Caroline Downey, of the conservative magazine National Review, for a discussion about abortion laws in the wake of the recent Arizona Supreme Court decision. The ruling from last week allowed a law banning abortion from...
Negotiators from 176 countries will gather in downtown Ottawa this week for the fourth round of talks to create a global treaty to eliminate plastic waste in less than 20 years. Ottawa is hosting the fourth of five rounds of negotiations, with the aim of finalizing a deal by the end of the year. The proliferation of plastics has been profound, as it is a preferred material largely for its affordability and longevity. But that also means it never goes away, and the impact on nature and...
Negotiators from 176 countries will gather in downtown Ottawa this week for another round of negotiations regarding a global treaty to eliminate plastic waste.
The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards are almost here, and ET has an
Nominations are being rolled out for the 51st annual Daytime Emmy Awards, with winners to be announced in a ceremony in June on CBS and Paramount+.
Jo Boaler is a professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Education with a devoted following of teachers who cheer her call to make math education more exciting. But despite all her fans, she has sparked controversy at nearly every stage of her career. Critics say she misrepresents research to make her case and her […]
Jasmine Harman says it's still difficult to talk about her A Place in the Sun co-host Jonnie Irwin after he tragically lost his battle with cancer earlier this year.
Becoming an Airbnb host can be exciting and lucrative but comes with its fair share of responsibilities and learning curves. Whether you’re considering renting out a spare room or an entire property, understanding the fundamentals of Airbnb hosting is crucial for success. This guide will walk you through the essential aspects of hosting, from setting up your listing to managing guest relations effectively. Setting Up Your Listing The first step in your Airbnb hosting journey is to create a...
Four matches unbeaten with fate in their own hands, the task remains a stiff one and Wednesday will need to be on their mettle to produce the goods against a West Brom side hoping to secure a play-off spot. There has been conversation throughout the Danny Röhl-inspired resurgence around the tactics employed, ones that represent a sharp shift from those utilised by previous managers Darren Moore and Xisco. The on-field set-up is varied, sophisticated and is in large parts difficult for the eyes...