Chowchilla woman faces felony ID theft charges
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneOfficials: Others may be involved in stolen check cashing schemeA Chowchilla woman has been charged with felony identity theft for allegedly cashing at least 10 stolen...
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Man freed in jury mistake killed
Author(s): Associated PressFRESNO (AP) — A defendant in a Fresno burglary case walked out of a courtroom a free man after a jury mistakenly signed a not-guilty verdict form, only to be killed hours...
View ArticleMusic in the Park lineup announced
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneCHOWCHILLA — Chowchilla’s Veterans Memorial Park will be filled with the sounds of various bands and music genres this summer, with the debut of a free outdoor concert...
View ArticleShelter pet adoptions half off this month
Author(s): DJ BeckerDue to an overflow of dogs and cats at the Madera County Animal Shelter, all dog or puppy adoptions are only $50, and cats and kittens are $30, during the month of June.Kirsten...
View ArticleArraignment postponed for accused baby killer
Author(s): Elsa MejiaThe arraignment of accused baby killer Gloria Santos Mendoza, 17, was postponed because the district attorney and Mendoza’s lawyer said they need more time to review the results of...
View ArticleMUTA chief blasts tenure ruling
Author(s): Bill CoateTuesday’s ruling on teacher tenure by Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Rolf M. Treu was assailed Thursday by David Holder, president of the Madera Unified Teachers’...
View ArticleCrash death witnesses: farmworkers were not standing in the roadway when struck
Author(s): Elsa MejiaA victim and witnesses to a car crash that left one man dead and two injured, one severely, said they are not satisfied with the police investigation and the account news media...
View ArticleArts gala set for Saturday
Author(s): Elsa MejiaThe Madera County Arts Council is holding its annual gala on Saturday to benefit the programs it sponsors.The SpeakARTsy Soirée will begin at 6 p.m. in the Veterans of Foreign Wars...
View ArticleMayor, council rip supes over water proposal
Author(s): Chuck DoudMayor Rob Poythress and members of the City Council, meeting Wednesday night, unleashed a flood of criticism toward the Madera County Board of Supervisors over a request by the...
View ArticleSpring landscape honor awarded
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneThe City of Madera Beautification Committee has unanimously chosen the home of Jesus and Maria Gonzalez at 1413 Popoli Way for its spring 2014 “Madera Beautiful”...
View ArticleDentistry to host film screening
Author(s): Tyler TakedaIn a bid to open more eyes, Ideal Smile Dentistry will host a screening of a film on healthy mouths and how that can help with one’s overall wellness.Ideal Smile Dentistry will...
View ArticleArea murder suspect arrested in Washington
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneA Crime Stoppers tip in Washington state led to the arrest of an Ahwahnee man, Adrian Joseph Reyes, who was wanted for attempted murder.The Madera County Sheriff’s...
View ArticleLife behind bars for Pike killer
Author(s): Mark SmithThe man who viciously murdered Madera teen Krista-Rae Pike more than six years ago was sentenced Friday to life in prison without possibility of parole, the maximum sentence he...
View ArticleMadera Breakfast Lions help with Lion Clubs’ camp
Author(s): Leon EmoMembers of the Madera Breakfast Lions Club traveled to the District Lions Clubs’ Camp Pacifica to renovate a cabin they have sponsored since 1980.Each summer the camp hosts deaf and...
View ArticleGreat Madera Chili Cook-off draws crowd
Author(s): Elsa MejiaFrom mild, hot to burn-your-tongue spicy, the chili entries in the Great Madera Chili Cook-off drew at least a thousand people to the Madera District Fairgrounds.Lines of people...
View ArticleMarket and concerts planned at winery
Author(s): Tami Jo NixTasting room blow-out heldAway from city congestion and surrounded by orchards and vineyards sits San Joaquin Wine Company and its new tasting room. The owners hosted an early...
View ArticleRevised Parkwood pact OK’ed by board
Author(s): Mark SmithThe fate of a stable water supply for Parkwood residents is back in the hands of the Madera City Council after a revised agreement was approved by the Madera County Board of...
View ArticleFarmers’ market to return
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneGetting fresh fruits and vegetables may be easier for some with the return of the Madera County Farmers’ Market on Thursday.The Madera County Farmers’ Market will be...
View ArticleCommunity meeting to discuss gang and drug prevention
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneLaw enforcement officials will meet with the community Monday at 6 p.m. to discuss public safety and gang prevention. The public is encouraged to attend the meeting,...
View ArticleLocal veterans announced for next Honor Flights
Author(s): Leon EmoCentral Valley Honor Flight coordinator Paul Loeffler has listed the next veterans from Madera County who will receive an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., in gratitude for their...
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