Sting snares more than 120
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneContractor suspects include those at Bass LakeSACRAMENTO — Dozens of people now may face criminal charges after being caught in simultaneous undercover sting operations...
View ArticleOwens Games kick-off rally today
Author(s): Leon EmoRegistration for the annual McNally Park Jesse Owens Games will begin with a kick-off rally this morning at 11 a.m. in the park at 12th and A streets.This is the 27th year for the...
View ArticleCorrecting the county’s image
Author(s): The Madera TribuneSullivan strives to change misconceptions about gov’t workers David Sullivan says many people have a terrible view of government and the people who work for it. But the...
View ArticleGuilty verdict in Gran trial
Author(s): Mark SmithDefense fails to convince jurors of a ‘reasonable doubt’Dustin Gran of Madera was found guilty of all charges by a Stanislaus County jury Friday, bringing to a close the first part...
View ArticleWine tasters help fund Fossil Discovery Center
Author(s): Elsa MejiaAbout 100 adults gathered in a fossil museum, annually frequented by thousands of children, to drink wine and eat as they helped raise money to keep its doors open.The wine...
View Article‘Wicked’ returns to Saroyan Theater
Author(s): Tami Jo NixWhen the musical “Wicked” opens Wednesday at the William Saroyan Theater in Fresno, the role of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz will be played by actor Gene Weygandt.If his name seems...
View ArticleJesse Owens Games sign ups begin
Author(s): Leon EmoCivic leaders from the city, county, and law enforcement gathered at McNally Park on Saturday morning for the kick-off rally for next month’s Jesse Owens Games. This is the 27th year...
View ArticleLocals celebrate Cesar Chavez
Author(s): Elsa MejiaA local nonprofit organized its 20th annual Cesar Chavez Day celebration over the weekend, which drew more than 200 people.The late Chavez was a U.S. farmworker, labor leader and...
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CalFire beefs up seasonal ranks ahead of schedule
Author(s): Associated PressHEALDSBURG (AP) — The threat of wildfire heightened by the state’s drought has prompted CalFire to beef up its seasonal firefighting ranks ahead of schedule.CalFire spokesman...
View ArticleVandal arrested for golf course drive
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneA Madera man was arrested over the weekend after he drove onto a golf course and caused thousands of dollars in damages, Madera County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman...
View ArticleMissionary to preach four-day mission
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneSt. Joachim Catholic Church will host a parish mission on April 28, 29 and 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. Rev. David Tobin, a Redemptorist missionary, will preach each evening.The...
View ArticleCrew works unseen for smooth elections
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneBy Frances NegranzaFor most people Election Day comes around once or twice a year and takes only a few moments of their day.However, for Stephanie Sibley and her crew...
View ArticleInternational children’s choir to perform
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneValley West Christian Center will host the Children of the World Choir for a one-night concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The choir, which is sponsored by World Help, is on...
View ArticleSignups extended due to glitches
Author(s): The Madera TribuneThose who were unable to sign up before the health care enrollment deadline Monday night may have a second chance to avoid a fine and the loss of government subsidies....
View ArticleMariposa fair seeks royalty contestants
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneLocal young women who are passionate about rodeo may now apply to become this year’s Mariposa County Fair Rodeo Royalty, the Mariposa Friends of the Fair Foundation...
View ArticleChildren of the World Choir to perform in Madera tonight
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneChildren from around the world will share about the realities of life in their home countries through song, dance and spoken word in a concert tonight in Valley West...
View ArticleAlleged ‘career criminal,’ behind bars, sheriff says
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneAn alleged metal thief accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars in property was arrested in the Madera County foothills over the weekend, sheriff’s spokeswoman...
View ArticleBrothels broken up in Madera
Author(s): Mark SmithThe Madera Police Department broke up two brothels and made five connected arrests this week — two alleged pimps and three women suspected of prostitution who arrived in town a...
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Snowpack survey forebodes tough summer
Author(s): Associated PressBy Scott SmithThe Sierra snowpack in drought-stricken California measured at 32 percent of normal Tuesday at a time of year when it’s supposed to be at its peak, the state’s...
View ArticleCandidate debates heat up in forums
Author(s): Mark SmithSeven political candidates for three separate offices made their case to Madera voters this week as part of an open forum sponsored by The Madera Tribune and the Madera Chamber of...
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