Madera County inmate escapee recaptured
Author(s): Mark SmithA convicted felon in Madera County Jail on several gun and drug charges briefly escaped confinement this week by hopping a fence while taking out the trash.Bryan Parry King, 47,...
View ArticlePacheco Pass rail line is approved
Author(s): Mark SmithA state appeals court on Thursday upheld approval of an environmental report for California’s high-speed rail project that chose Pacheco Pass as the preferred line between the...
View ArticleBusinesses connect with buyers, public
Author(s): For The Madera Tribune Locals participate in expo It was a busy and crowded day at the Fresno Food Expo on Thursday as 10 companies from Madera exhibited their finest food and beverages...
View ArticleBoard passes on pay increase
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneThe Madera County Board of Supervisors elected to reject an automatic salary increase for the second straight year, county administrative officer Eric Fleming announced...
View ArticleYoung men turn away from crime, find camaraderie
Author(s): Mark SmithOn the streets, members of rival gangs almost never become friends and oftentimes can’t even look at each other without violent conflict following shortly behind.But during the...
View ArticleElks honor law enforcement standouts
Author(s): Leon EmoThe Madera Elks Lodge #1918 honored local law enforcement officers and staff at its 40th annual law enforcement awards dinner on Thursday evening.The following people were honored...
View ArticleLocal Valvoline shop continues to grow after 15 years
Author(s): Ronald MontezFor some people, trying to keep their vehicles properly maintained can be a bit of chore, confusing and in some cases, very time consuming.In these situations, having access to...
View ArticleWildfire near Yosemite quadruples in size
Author(s): Mark SmithA fire sparked over the weekend on the western edge of Yosemite National Park consumed nearly 2,500 acres of brush and trees by Monday afternoon and remained less than 10 percent...
View ArticleYosemite seeks drop-in volunteers for park projects
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneYosemite National Park is seeking help from those interested in preserving, restoring, and enjoying Yosemite Valley who can drop in on Wednesday mornings this...
View ArticleCounty to host forum on roads
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneResidents who live in Madera County Maintenance District 21 can attend a public forum Aug. 28 to ask questions about how the district will move forward with road...
View ArticleAlleged DUI drivers arrested
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneThree suspects were arrested from Sunday night to Monday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the Madera Police Department...
View ArticleMaderans unite to fight crime
Author(s): Careen WongIt is time for residents to take charge of their neighborhood’s safety and actively fight crimes with Madera’s second annual National Night Out on Aug. 5.“It’s an awareness of...
View ArticleMan killed in bridge crash
Author(s): DJ BeckerNORTH FORK — A man was killed when he lost control of his vehicle, hit a bridge abutment on Central Camp Road in the Sierra National Forest and then plunged into a creek bed, forest...
View ArticleMurrieta riders finish annual journey in Madera
Author(s): Careen WongOver 150 people on horseback rode into Madera Saturday into the grounds of Charros Unidos east of Avenue 17 and enjoyed cultural festivities throughout Sunday as part of an annual...
View ArticleMan killed in bridge crash ID’d
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneA man who died Saturday night when his car crashed into a bridge abutment has been identified as Steven Joseph Martin, 32, of Fresno.He was found inside his car that...
View ArticleAlleged cellphone thieves arrested
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneTwo Madera men allegedly attempted to make off with a construction worker’s tools and cell phone this week, but were caught in the act, Madera Police said.Alex...
View ArticleBoutique to feature locals in fashion show
Author(s): Careen WongDuring the course of a year, Madera’s Eye Candy Boutique evolved from a small fashion truck to its own store at 105 Dwyer Ave.The owner will celebrate the relocation grand opening...
View ArticleBranch & Vine Fruit Barn brings farmers market to Ranchos
Author(s): Farin MontanezWhen two families decided to renovate a large, partially rotted barn on Avenue 12 and turn it into a fresh produce market, the hardest part was deciding how to decorate...
View ArticleWildfire spreads to 2,000 acres
Author(s): Mark SmithA wildfire that erupted approximately 10 miles northeast of North Fork spread to around 2,000 acres in less than 48 hours, the U.S. Forest Service reported Tuesday, prompting...
View ArticleElks honor past year’s Students of the Month
Author(s): Leon EmoFor the past year the Madera Elks Lodge has honored pupils from local middle schools with a monthly Student of the Month award. The awards are given out at the lodge’s monthly Family...
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