Man cited for dumping dogs
Author(s): DJ BeckerA Madera man seen dumping his three dogs in traffic along Road 28 1/2 just south of Western Way was cited for abandonment and animal cruelty by animal control.The name of the man is...
View ArticleTwo still sought in casino takeover
Author(s): Mark SmithTwo of 15 men charged with multiple felonies, including kidnapping and firearm assault, during an October takeover of Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino, are still on law...
View Article$500 in tools stolen
Author(s): The Madera TribuneMadera County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for a suspect who broke into a Sears Home store in Oakhurst on Tuesday evening and got away with more than $500 worth of...
View ArticleMadera police log for Nov. 18-19
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneThe Madera Police Department received the following calls for service on Nov. 18 and 19.Nov. 188:34 a.m. — Recovered stolen vehicle in the 1600 block of North Lake...
View ArticleCity planners to consider expansions
Author(s): The Madera TribuneThe Madera Planning Commission Tuesday will consider five requests for action from businesses planning to expand.The first is from Gill Valero to consider a request for a...
View ArticleMock Trial students ready for court
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneGraduate student Evan Shem will be on trial for theft of a famous painting, “Treason,” Tuesday through Thursday in this year’s Honorable Edward P. Moffat Madera County...
View ArticleQuarry comment period extended
Author(s): Mark SmithIn a rare move, Madera County citizens with criticism or support of a proposed 258-acre wide, 400-foot deep mining pit near state routes 145 and 41 have an extra 45 days to send...
View ArticleLunch to raise funds for breast cancer patient
Author(s): Careen WongA local Madera racing club will host a food and tattoo fundraiser for a breast cancer patient today at Vinny’s Restaurant, 21153 Road 600.The patient, Charlene Orton, is a member...
View ArticleMarcella Oberti marks her 105th birthday
Author(s): Leon EmoWhen Marcella Oberti was born Dec. 6, 1909, in San Francisco, the bayside city was still removing rubble from a devastating earthquake and fire three years earlier.Around the world,...
View ArticleTattoos, sales raise $1,000 for cancer patient
Author(s): Elsa MejiaCharlene Orton beat Hodgkin’s lymphoma once — 15 years ago. When cancer hit again, this time in her breasts, family, friends and Madera residents wanted her to know she should not...
View ArticlePrices of auctioned trees
Author(s): Careen WongThe Madera Sunrise Rotary Club’s 29th annual Trees for Charity dinner dance broke records Saturday by having more than 520 guests and 16 trees given up for auction by...
View ArticleTrees for Charity breaks records
Author(s): Careen WongMore than 520 people crowded Hatfield Hall on Saturday night while surrounded by elaborately decorated Christmas trees and soft warm lights.Not only were more tickets than usual...
View Article2 arrests and 2 autos recovered after burglary
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneAHWAHNEE — A burglary at the Sears Home Store in Oakhurst last week has been followed up with two arrests and the recovery of two stolen vehicles.Keith Lundy Stump, 22,...
View Article300 honor two virgins
Author(s): Elsa MejiaNovena for Our Lady of Guadalupe continues A crowd of people slowly walked down Clinton Street as the sun began to set. They sang and prayed as they hosted images of the Virgins of...
View ArticleEquipment yard adds military hardware
Author(s): Leon EmoNorthbound travelers to Madera can see hundreds of pieces of heavy equipment for sale east of State Route 99 when passing the overpass construction of Avenue 12. They may now see...
View ArticleMuseum offers Christmas wonderland experience
Author(s): Tami Jo NixThe past greets the present and wishes it a merry Christmas for an annual two-week engagement at the Madera County Museum, which included a traditional gala Sunday.Following a “My...
View ArticleShelter holding season pet sale
Author(s): DJ BeckerThe Madera County animal shelter is offering reduced adoption prices on all puppies, dogs and cats until the end of December.Shelter director Kirsten Gross said she hoped it would...
View ArticleTeen dies in crash
Author(s): DJ BeckerBASS LAKE — A 19-year-old woman from Fresno was killed after losing control of her SUV on Road 274, near Fawn Point Lane, according to the California Highway Patrol. Authorities...
View ArticleSpeakers chosen for MLK celebration
Author(s): Jim GlynnSeven students from local schools will deliver speeches on the theme “What must I overcome to realize my dream?” at this year’s celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day next...
View ArticleLegion Riders to collect toys for Madera children
Author(s): Careen WongMadera’s American Legion Riders Chapter 11 will drive around Madera on Saturday, collecting boxes of toys to give underprivileged children in its first “Ugly Sweater and Toy...
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