Marijuana gardens eradicated
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneThe discovery of 200 marijuana plants growing near the Berenda Slough in Chowchilla gave new meaning to ‘weed abatement’, sheriff’s officials say. On Tuesday,...
View ArticleCelebrate Ag art competition winners announced
Author(s): Careen WongMore than 150 people attended the grand opening of the 21st annual Celebrate Agriculture through Art exhibition Wednesday to view various works of arts and congratulate...
View ArticleSunrise Rotary completes monument at sports complex
Author(s): Leon EmoThe Madera Sunrise Rotary Club completed the club’s monument at the corner of Tozer and Clinton streets across from Millview School this week by mounting a plaque in the center of...
View ArticleFormer supervisor endorses Keitz
Author(s): The Madera TribuneA former Madera County supervisor has endorsed District Attorney Michael Keitz’s reelection, emphasizing Keitz’s experience as the reason for his support.Jess Lopez, who...
View ArticleCounty tax bills payable online
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneMadera Count property tax bills will be mailed early this year. But there’s no need to wait by the mailbox. For the first time, taxpayers will also be able to see and...
View ArticleMSHS announces Homecoming royalty
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneMadera South High School announced its Homecoming grand marshal, educator Robert Chavez, and Senior Court on Friday.Homecoming week activities began Friday with the...
View ArticleMission banquet raises $22,000
Author(s): Careen WongMadera Rescue Mission raised about $22,000 this week during their annual banquet with an auction and raffle at Hatfield Hall.Audience members were bidding during the live auction...
View ArticleValley business improves
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneFor the 10th consecutive month, the San Joaquin Valley Business Conditions Index remained above the 50.0 threshold, pointing to economic growth for the next three to...
View ArticleDesmond students rally against bullying
Author(s): Elsa MejiaEddie Ramirez is the associated student body president at Jack G. Desmond Middle School.He said he doesn’t recall ever being bullied — and the resounding shouts, whistles and...
View ArticleBrewfest cools off 300 patrons
Author(s): Leon EmoOn an unusually hot October afternoon the Madera Breakfast Lions cooled off hundreds of patrons attending the club’s annual Brewfest with over 30 varieties of beer and even some...
View ArticleChristian bikers meet, spread gospel
Author(s): Elsa MejiaHundreds of people who love God and motorcycles met in a rally to share their beliefs and celebrate their common interests.Motorcycles and black leather vests with messages about...
View ArticleMadera Elks celebrate diamond anniversary
Author(s): Tami Jo NixThe nationwide fraternal organization of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has 850,000 members and more than 2,000 lodges.In July 1954, a group of 99 Madera men were...
View ArticleMan convicted of 8 counts of attempted murder
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneA Madera County Superior Court jury has found Oscar Abraham Bon, 35, of Madera, guilty of eight felony counts of attempted murder.The jury also convicted Bon on two...
View ArticleStallions play, dance to pay their way to Disneyland
Author(s): Elsa MejiaThe drumline took to the corner of Cleveland and Fairgrounds avenues this weekend, playing for anyone who would listen, in hopes that people would stop and drop some change in...
View ArticleMadera celebrates culture with Fiesta in the Park
Author(s): Careen WongMelodious music from band Marimba Lucero, colorful twirls from folkloric dancers and the appetizing smell of Hispanic food filled Courthouse Park on Sunday afternoon to celebrate...
View ArticleCandidates face off tonight
Author(s): Bill CoateMUSD Board of Trustees race continuesCandidates seeking a seat on Madera Unified School District’s Board of Trustees will have a chance to come before the voters tonight at the...
View ArticleSee the sights at Lake Stupid
Letters to the editorAuthor(s): Madera Tribune reader(s)Good news! There is a new lake in Madera County so bring your boats and swimsuit for some fun in the water. I know what you’re thinking: A new...
View ArticleDog show planned for November
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneThe Rotary Dog Park Foundation will host a fun dog show and an American Dog Federation All Breed Dog Show at its Bully BBQ event Nov. 8.Registration will begin at 9...
View ArticleVoters can listen to audio versions of election ballot
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneMadera County voters can access and download MP3 audio versions of the Madera County Sample Ballot and state voter information pamphlet online at votemadera.com, County...
View ArticleKern County DA endorses Keitz
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneKern County District Attorney Lisa Green has endorsed Madera County District Attorney Michael Keitz’s re-election campaign, adding her support to that of Mariposa...
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