Free health help at open house
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneEvent to offer screenings, food demos, bounce houses, prizesThe Madera County Public Health Department will offer health screenings, information, food demonstrations...
View ArticleRumble strips planned for SR 145
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneHighway lanes and shoulders near the Madera County border will close intermittently for more than a week while Chrisp Company of Stockton installs rumble strips for the...
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40 killed, Valley suspect confesses
Author(s): Associated PressFRESNO (AP) — A suspected contract killer charged in the San Joaquin Valley with murdering nine people confessed to investigators that he carried out up to 40 slayings in a...
View ArticleWriters workshop returns
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneChowchilla library will be permanent homeCHOWCHILLA — The Central Valley Writers’ Workshop, after a six-month hiatus, will resume its unique read-and-critique session...
View ArticleThousands of eggs readied for hunt
Author(s): Leon EmoMore than 12,000 candy and prize filled eggs will be spread over the three softball fields at the east end of Lions Town and Country Park on Saturday for the annual Spring Fling...
View ArticleDefense: Gran felt ‘godlike’ in killing
Author(s): Mark SmithPsychologist argues for legal insanityMODESTO — Testimony continued Wednesday in the sanity trial of a convicted murderer to determine where he’ll serve an eventual sentence for...
View ArticleHeavier at the top
Author(s): Bill CoateMUSD beefing up administrationCalifornia’s new formula for funding its public schools will mean an additional $19.4 million for Madera Unified School District in the 2014-15 school...
View ArticleHigh-speed rail board adopts new business plan
Author(s): Associated PressBy Juliet WilliamsSACRAMENTO — The board that oversees the California High-Speed Rail Authority approved a new business plan to submit to state lawmakers Thursday, reflecting...
View Article2 arrested in murder case
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneTwo 18-year-old Madera men were arrested Thursday in connection with the murder of 23-year-old Jesus Gutierrez, Madera’s first killing this year, according to the...
View ArticleGran was sane when he killed Pike
Author(s): Mark SmithMODESTO — Dustin Robert Gran was legally sane when he murdered Krista-Rae Pike, a jury decreed Thursday, and will potentially face life in prison.Tears were shed by members of both...
View ArticleFirst 5 celebrates young children with carnival
Author(s): Elsa MejiaYoung children roamed Courthouse Park on Thursday in an event, the first of its kind, organized just for them. The Children’s Day carnival, organized by First 5 Madera County, was...
View ArticleMadera High senior Alimari honored
Author(s): The Madera TribuneMadera High School senior Abraham Alimari was chosen Ken Taylor Boy of the Month for April by the Madera Kiwanis Club.Alimari is an active member of the robotics team, for...
View ArticleElks install officers for 60th year
Author(s): Leon EmoThe Madera Elks Lodge #1918 installed its new officers and trustees at a formal ceremony at the lodge. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the lodge, which was founded in 1954 in...
View ArticleCar charging stations coming to Fresno State
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneFRESNO — The California Energy Commission announced that Fresno State will receive a grant of more than $397,000 for construction of an on-campus electric vehicle...
View ArticleUniversity to cut water use 20 percent
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneFRESNO — In the midst of California’s three-year drought, Fresno State is unveiling its aggressive Water Conservation Plan aimed at reducing campus water usage by 20...
View ArticleYosemite park road to open
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneYOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK — The Glacier Point Road, which closes seasonally, is open to bicyclists in Yosemite National Park and will open to automobile traffic at noon...
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Rail may seize land parcels if needed
Author(s): Associated PressSACRAMENTO (AP) — A state board says the agency overseeing California’s high-speed rail project can acquire four parcels in Fresno County through eminent domain if necessary....
View ArticleMadera teen aims for star prom date
Author(s): Tyler TakedaThose who watch videos online may have noticed a trend of teenagers using them to ask celebrities to special events. Singer Justin Timberlake and actress Mila Kunis attended...
View ArticleCoyotes raise autism awareness
Author(s): Mark SmithApril is Autism Awareness Month, and a group of Coyote students as well as their supporters came together Friday for a luncheon designed to raise awareness about the...
View ArticleKiwanis awards bikes for service
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneTrio recognized for weekly food workThe Kiwanis Club of Greater Madera awarded multi-speed bikes to Leslie Bravo, Cecelia Hernandez and Lenisa Bravo this weekend in...
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