Sheriff warns of bank alert email scam
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneAn email posing as a bank notifying online customers of a suspended account is a scam, Madera County Sheriff John Anderson said this week.“If you receive an email with...
View ArticleNite Lite at fairgrounds this evening
Author(s): Careen WongWalking the streets trick-or-treating might be a popular activity for children, but not necessarily the safest.So for those who are not into spooky Halloween or are worried about...
View Article‘Team Blanco’ transformation
Author(s): Farin MontanezMadera couple to run Two Cities marathon, half on Sunday after losing more than 50 poundsA year ago, Juan Blanco never would have imagined he’d be preparing to run his first...
View ArticleLottery open for Yosemite ski hut
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneYosemite Conservancy is accepting online reservation lottery forms for the 2014-2015 season at historic Ostrander Ski Hut.The hut is a rustic stone cabin used by...
View ArticleJacqué & Co. adds personal touch to property management
Business ProfileAuthor(s): Ronald MontezWhen it comes to people wanting to rent out their property — especially for the first time — it can be a bit nerve-racking.The same goes for people who are...
View ArticleYosemite roads closed
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneTioga Road and Glacier Point Road closed Friday night in anticipation of predicted snowfall through this morning, according to Kari Cobb of the National Park...
View ArticleNew Valley Feed manager continues tradition
Author(s): Leon EmoWith the retirement of Tom Buckley after 53 years serving Madera County, customers will see a new, experienced manager when they need farm and ranch supplies.Madera County rancher...
View Article2 cars crash in downtown
Author(s): DJ BeckerA driver attempting to cross traffic on Yosemite Avenue near N Street struck a westbound Toyota Camry in the driver’s door, sending both parties to the Madera Community Hospital...
View ArticleMadera First 5’s Spooktacular draws families
Author(s): Careen WongChildren under 6 years old ran around in cute costumes at First 5 Madera County’s Halloween Spooktacular event Thursday evening while their parents visited booths to learn about...
View ArticleWinter burn program changes
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneThe 12th season of the the San Joaquin Valley’s winter pollution-reduction rule begins today with some changes.This season, Check Before You Burn, which restricts wood...
View ArticleSheriff’s office branches to share the same roof
Author(s): Careen WongOfficials break ground on project For the longest time, the branches of the Madera County Sheriff’s Department have been scattered throughout the county but come May 2015,...
View ArticleCasino takeover crew charged with felonies
Author(s): Mark SmithCareen WongA group of armed security officers and at least two Chukchansi tribal members were charged with multiple felonies by District Attorney Michael Keitz on Friday...
View ArticlePomegranate Festival draws 2,000 visitors; vendors return
Author(s): Elsa MejiaVisitors to the fourth annual Pomegranate Festival watched vendors slice, mash and deseed the fruit. They also saw it spread and poured, among many other ways sellers used to serve...
View ArticleMadera police log for Oct. 22-23
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneThe Madera police have received the following calls for service.Oct. 2212:02 a.m. — Threats reported in the 200 block of North O Street.3:09 a.m. — Robbery reported in...
View ArticleMadera kids found in Colorado
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneAllegedly abducted for nearly two days After nearly 48 hours, two Madera children abducted from their foster care parents were found in Colorado, Madera police...
View ArticleFresnan accused of home heist
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneCOARSEGOLD — A foothills online advertisement allegedly inspired a Fresno man to plan a violent heist in the advertisers’ home.George Xury Sterio, 55, sits jailed in...
View ArticleTribal head turns self in
Author(s): Careen Wong5 casino suspects jailedChukchansi tribal faction leader Tex McDonald turned himself in Monday afternoon following arrest warrants issued for the 15 suspects involved in the...
View ArticleVintners to debut wines at Holiday Spirit Weekend
Author(s): Careen WongMadera Wine Trail’s Holiday Spirit Weekend is back with debut wines ready for the upcoming holiday season, along with live music, food and merchandise vendors.“There are many new...
View Article‘Burgers for bucks’ to help local school
Author(s): Bill CoateMadera’s Carl’s Jr. restaurant will donate a portion of its profits to Jack G. Desmond Middle School today and Thursday in a “burgers for bucks” fundraiser.For the school to...
View ArticleMadera’s first Turkey Trot seeks participants, sponsors
Author(s): Farin MontanezMadera’s Team 100 Challengers will host a pre-registration event today for its inaugural T100 Turkey Trot 5K run/walk on the Vern McCullough River Trail to benefit local...
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