REVIEW - Madera’s Grocery Outlet on Cleveland Avenue has been open for the last ten years, but it is not the first time the discount chain has had a store in Madera. In the 90s, they were in the space now home to the Planet Fitness Gym. These two stores couldn’t be further apart in comparison. Grocery Outlet, which first opened in 1947 in the Bay area as “Cannery Sales,” used to be a place to buy government surplus, out-of-date food products, dented can or damaged box products, or just products that could no longer be sold in a traditional grocery store.
Today, there is less out-of-date and damaged food, more discounts, and overstocked and closeout products from name brand and private label suppliers, with brands you may have never heard of before. The current grocery outlet probably has Madera’s largest selection of wine at a major discount over local liquor stores. The same large selection can be found in the deli area with a vast selection of cheeses and lunch meats. You won’t find a better price in town on milk, pasta, beans, rice, or bread.
EDITORIAL - While watching TV the other day, a political advertisement came on for a lady running for a local California State Assembly seat. In that commercial, the Republican candidate said that if she were elected, there would be two things she would do. This got me thinking: Does this lady understand the unique needs of our community and the importance of local representation in our state legislature?
EDITORIAL - Twenty-four years ago, 
EDITORIAL - On November 7th, 2023, 95% of California Faculty Association (CFA) workers voted to approve a series of limited, one-day strikes at Cal Poly Pomona, San Francisco State, CSU Los Angeles, and Sacramento State on December 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th, respectively. The successful strike vote followed a breakdown of negotiations between the CSU and CFA during a routine contract reopener, which began in the Spring of 2023. The CFA declared an impasse in negotiations on August 9th. 
