Teen boy gunned down
Author(s): Mark SmithA 17-year-old boy was fatally shot in an apparent gang-related murder this week, Madera Police Detective Sgt. Johnnie Smith said.Details were limited Wednesday afternoon, Smith...
View ArticleNavarra trial goes on
Author(s): Mark SmithThe man sentenced to life in prison without parole for viciously killing Madera teen Krista-Rae Pike briefly faced his former girlfriend and alleged puppeteer as her trial resumed...
View ArticleState bond fizzles
Author(s): Bill CoateMUSD on its ownAny expectation that Madera Unified will receive help from the state to augment funds raised by passing Measure G, the local school bond measure, in the Nov....
View ArticleWalkers to be celebrated
Author(s): Tami Jo NixTo celebrate 33 years of faithful service, the Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 22491 Fairmead Blvd. in Chowchilla, will host a special worship service honoring the Rev. Robert...
View ArticleBark For Life is Saturday, where dogs fight cancer
Author(s): Leon EmoLions Town and Country Park will go to the dogs Saturday morning as the canines and their owners help in the fight against cancer and the American Cancer Society’s Madera Relay For...
View ArticleCellphone evidence enters trial
Author(s): Mark SmithAfter several days spent discussing the scene of a murder that horrified Maderans more than six years ago, evidence that may prove crucial in the fate of the crime’s alleged...
View ArticleJunction Fire 75 percent contained
Author(s): Careen WongWinery to fundraise for victims tonightAs firefighters continue to quell the Junction Fire burning in Oakhurst, local business owners will host a fundraiser today for the fire’s...
View ArticleProsecutors convict 5 in August
Author(s): The Madera TribuneIt’s been a busy August for prosecutors in Madera County as, in the last three weeks, five criminals were convicted through jury trials and await sentencing dates.Among...
View ArticleHealth event taking booth applications
Author(s): Elsa MejiaThe Madera Coalition for Community Justice is planning a health and resource fair for Oct. 28 and is now taking applications from those interested in running a booth during the...
View ArticleBill to allow alcohol on school property
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneSACRAMENTO — Starting next year, educational facilities used as community centers, schools and office complexes will be able to serve alcohol when students aren’t...
View Article2 bands, fresh faces for series end
Author(s): The Madera TribuneYard Dogs, Angel Republic to play SundayThe Summer Concerts in the Park series will conclude the season with performances by two bands featuring fresh faces and familiar...
View ArticleFoothills residents surprised by fire
Author(s): Careen WongWhen the Junction Fire exploded in Oakhurst on Monday, it chased residents away with unforgivable speed. Most fleeing residents were completely unprepared as sheriff deputies...
View ArticleOakhurst pulls together
Author(s): Mark SmithJunction Fire nears its end A rampaging wildfire in Oakhurst that torched at least 47 structures and forced thousands of residents to temporarily evacuate was all but snuffed out...
View ArticleRib cook-off raises more than $2,000 for local giving
Author(s): Elsa MejiaThree judges examined and savored ribs during an annual rib cook-off fundraiser organized by the Madera Elks.County supervisor Rick Farinelli, residents Bud Wright and Frank...
View ArticleSt. Joachim’s Harvest Festival draws 3,000
Author(s): Elsa MejiaMore than 3,000 people gathered on school and church grounds Friday and Saturday evenings to eat, play and dance during an annual carnival fundraiser to help the St. Joachim...
View ArticleBark For Life event raises $4,000
Author(s): Leon EmoThose people walking in Lions Town and Country Park on Saturday morning may have thought, “Who let the dogs out?” Not only could the tune popular at Fresno State Bulldog sporting...
View ArticleCar charges CHP checkpoint
Author(s): DJ BeckerA DUI and license checkpoint held Saturday night by the California Highway Patrol on Road 26 screened over 400 vehicles and nearly turned tragic as a driver, allegedly intoxicated,...
View ArticleSeniors plan collectibles show
Author(s): Careen WongSenior citizens from the Ranchos in Madera are planning an antique doll and collectibles show for Sept. 6 to raise funds for their community center.The first event of its kind for...
View ArticleElks dinner to be Friday
Author(s): Leon EmoThe Madera Elks Lodge will host its annual Dinner for Dictionaries on Friday. Diners fund the purchase of “The Best Dictionary for Students,” which Elks distribute to third-grade...
View ArticleLocal graduate accepted into honors college
Author(s): Careen WongAn 18-year-old Madera High School graduate had her dream come true when she was accepted into Fresno State University’s elite Smittcamp Family Honors College.Madera High School...
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