District attorney seeks re-election
Author(s): DJ BeckerMadera County District Attorney Michael Keitz says he will seek another four-year term.Keitz said he was optimistic about the future, although the recent recession, county-wide...
View ArticleYosemite marks its 150 years
Author(s): Elsa Mejia2014 events begin todayThis year, Yosemite National Park will celebrate 150 years since the legislation that ensured its protection was passed. To commemorate the anniversary, park...
View ArticleSalvation Army opens at new location
Author(s): Mark SmithThough the Madera Salvation Army didn’t move very far to its new location, director Carrie Phillips said it’s going to make a world of difference.The nonprofit agency opened Monday...
View ArticleSheriff: wanted man may be armed
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneA Fresno man wanted on a felony drug warrant managed to escape Madera County sheriffs this week after he allegedly vandalized a home near North Fork, and authorities...
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Critics vs. train funding
Author(s): Associated PressBrown budget proposal unites foesSACRAMENTO — Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposal to redirect $250 million from California’s landmark effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and...
View ArticleMeyers named Cowbelle of the Year
Author(s): Elsa MejiaThe Madera County Cattlewomen’s Association has named a woman who grew up rearing livestock, and has guided other children to do the same, its 2013 Cowbelle of the Year.Cori...
View ArticleYosemite park film festival to debut
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneTickets go on sale todayA Range of Light Film Festival will debut in Yosemite National Park from Feb. 27 through March 2. The festival, part of the park’s commemoration...
View ArticleBigelow urges drought declaration
Author(s): Mark SmithAssemblyman Frank Bigelow sent a letter to Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday that urged, in the face of California’s driest year in history, an emergency drought declaration be issued as...
View ArticleDiaz and Murphy to wed
Author(s): Elsa MejiaSami Diaz and Jordan Murphy, both born and reared in Madera, have announced their engagement.The bride-to-be is the daughter of Samuel and Dora Diaz. The groom-to-be is the son of...
View ArticleBudget proposal eliminates ag education grant
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneGov. Jerry Brown proposed to eliminate funding for the Agricultural Education Incentive Grant in his 2014-15 state budget released last week — much to the dismay of the...
View ArticleMaderans to honor Martin Luther King Jr. on Sunday
Author(s): Elsa MejiaThe late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. will be honored in a special celebration in Madera on Sunday, a day before the official federal holiday observing his birthday....
View ArticleWheeler is new board chair
Author(s): Mark SmithRogers chosen as chairman pro tempore With the new year came a newly-appointed chairman for the Madera County Board of Supervisors during its first regular meeting of 2014 on...
View ArticleSurprise discovery on ranch
Author(s): Bill CoateForeman comes across boulder with historic inscription A stunning discovery has been recently made on the Will Gill Adobe Ranch along Road 400. Ron Baker, foreman of the cattle...
View ArticleScholarships offered
Author(s): The Madera TribuneAgency announces its new boardApplications for six $1,500 college scholarships are available at all local high schools. The aid is for “academically deserving students” in...
View ArticleCSUF classes to begin
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneFlu precautions already in placeSpring semester classes at Fresno State University begin today with a projected enrollment of 20,833 and staff concern about the flu.To...
View ArticleTijuana’s Bar & Grill to celebrate 25 years
Business ProfileAuthor(s): Tyler TakedaAfter 25 years as the owner of Tijuana’s Bar and Grill, Jorge Buenrostro must be doing something right.“I’m real smart,” he kidded.Buenrostro opened Tijuana’s...
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Fresnans charged with abandoned home theft
Author(s): Associated PressFRESNO (AP) — The California attorney general on Wednesday charged six Fresno residents with fraudulently obtaining ownership of nearly two dozen abandoned homes. Attorney...
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Valley diocese files for bankruptcy
Author(s): Associated PressSTOCKTON (AP) — A central California Roman Catholic diocese has declared bankruptcy after paying out millions of dollars to plaintiffs in sexual abuse allegations over the...
View ArticleDeadline near for farmer noms
Author(s): Elsa MejiaThe Madera Chamber of Commerce wants to honor an individual with an excellent record in leadership, service and contributions to Madera County agriculture. To do this, it is...
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$180M owed for bullet train aid
Author(s): Associated PressBy Juliet Williams SACRAMENTO — California officials sought Wednesday to reassure congressional Republicans that the state will be able to match billions of dollars in...
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