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Drought spawns well boom
Author(s): Associated PressCHOWCHILLA (AP) — The scarcity of irrigation water in drought-stricken California has created such a demand for well drilling services that Central Valley farmer Bob...
View ArticleCoarsegold top COPs honored
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneMADERA RANCHOS — A husband and wife team from Coarsegold accepted the top COP (Citizen On Patrol) of the Year award Saturday night at a catered banquet that, at times,...
View ArticleUndersheriff hit in collision
Author(s): DJ BeckerMadera County Undersheriff Michael Salvador was struck from behind in what officers are calling a low-speed collision while at a stoplight on Avenue 12 and State Route 99.No...
View ArticleHighway patrol cell phone campaign in progress
Author(s): DJ BeckerDrivers beware. The month of April has been designated by the California Highway Patrol for a statewide zero-tolerance education campaign on distracted driving.Madera CHP will have...
View ArticleVolunteers tie up city
Author(s): Leon EmoRibbons honor cancer victims and survivorsOver 50 volunteers from across the community gathered in the Pac ‘n Save parking lot Monday morning to begin the third annual Purple Ribbon...
View ArticleOctogenarian to be a grand marshal
Author(s): Tami Jo NixRaymond Parade to be SaturdayA small close-knit community in the foothills northeast of Madera is readying for spring. The 28th annual Raymond Parade and Family Fun Day will...
View ArticleMountain suspects wanted
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneFor robbery, attempted murderThe Madera County Sheriff Office’s Major Crimes Investigation Unit identified two men Monday now wanted for robbery and attempted murder in...
View ArticleDispatcher is 3-time honoree
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneMike Young lauded by sheriff’s officeMike Young has been named Dispatcher of the Year, Madera County Sheriff John Anderson announced Monday.This is Young’s third-time...
View ArticleUSDA has disaster assistance for farmers
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneWASHINGTON — Eligible farmers and ranchers can now sign up for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) disaster assistance programs restored by the passage of the 2014...
View ArticleCity to be honored by National Guard
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneThe California Air National Guard’s 144th Fighter Wing will dedicate the first of many of its F-15 Eagles to Madera, the hometown of the wing commander, Col. Clay...
View ArticleNavarra trial delay granted
Author(s): Mark SmithThe family of murdered Madera teenager Krista-Rae Pike will have to wait a few more months to see the alleged mastermind of the plot to kill their daughter before a jury.The trial...
View ArticleVan carrying 7 crashes
Author(s): DJ BeckerDriver taken to hospital by helicopterA Fresno man was in critical condition Tuesday afternoon after losing control of his van and rolling it over through traffic on southbound...
View ArticleThe deep pride of submarine vets
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneBy Sammy LoProtoFRESNO — Veterans of America’s undersea navy gathered at Fresno State University earlier this month to honor their fallen comrades on the 114th...
View ArticleVictim Services volunteers sought
Author(s): Elsa MejiaCommunity Action Partnership of Madera County is accepting applications from those who would like to volunteer in its Victim Services Center.The center helps victims of crime,...
View ArticleTeen dies from crash injuries
Author(s): DJ BeckerThe solo vehicle crash that seriously injured four people as it violently flipped and rolled across both south and north bound lanes of traffic on State Route 99 south of Avenue 20...
View ArticleMadera’s Circle Gallery gets ‘painted’ for charity
Author(s): Mark SmithFor the first time ever, a charitable art tour that directly weaves music with traditional art will be on display at Madera’s Circle Gallery, with a special reception set for...
View ArticleMeet Miss Inspiration
Author(s): Tami Jo NixWhen the Raymond Parade and Family Fun Day set for Saturday gets rolling it will honor Raymond native Jenni Nichelmann. She will be wearing a tiara and pink satin Miss Inspiration...
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Court rules for fish in water fight
Author(s): Associated PressBy Paul EliasSAN FRANCISCO — An appeals court said Wednesday that federal officials should have consulted wildlife agencies about potential harm to a tiny, threatened fish...
View ArticleCitizens take down alleged burglar
Author(s): Mark SmithIn an uncommon display of citizen crime fighting, an alleged burglar on an apparent AB109 probation release was caught red-handed and detained by several Maderans until police...
View ArticleChowchilla graduate promoted to staff sgt
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneCindy G. Alejandrez has been promoted to the rank of staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force Reserve.Alejandrez, the daughter of Guadalupe Alejandrez of Madera, has served...
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