Women empowered, strengthened at event
Author(s): Mark SmithWomen of all ages and cultures had a message for everyone in attendance at a Madera celebration for International Women’s Day this weekend: women deserve empowerment, no matter who...
View ArticleMadera police log for March 2 and 4
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneMadera police officers responded to the following calls for service March 2 and 4.March 28:30 a.m. — Vehicle burglarized in the 1200 block of East Almond Avenue.9:11...
View ArticleLions to host dance fundraiser
Author(s): Leon EmoThe Madera Evening Lions plan to host a night of “Dancing Through the Decades” to benefit local veterans and the Wounded Warrior Project.Patrons to the dinner-dance are invited to...
View ArticleSuspect runs from alleged DUI crash
Author(s): Careen WongIn a suspected drunk driving accident, a car was driven off the 4th Street overpass early Saturday morning, roll-ing head-on towards State Route 99, but stopped when it crashed...
View ArticleMadTown Robotics, allies move on to the world championships
Author(s): Mark SmithMadera High School’s MadTown Robotics team will be in the world championships for the 10th straight year after an alliance with squads from Davis and San Jose led to the...
View ArticleMower theft turns violent
Author(s): Careen WongThree men were arrested Monday morning after attempting to shoot a man who caught them stealing two lawnmowers from his backyard.One of the suspects, Alan Ochoa, fired at the...
View ArticleThe honeymoon is over
Author(s): Bill CoatePopular school chief running afoul of board presidentWhen the Madera Unified School District Board of Trustees meets tonight at district headquarters on Howard Road, a battle will...
View ArticleMotorcyclist hospitalized after crashing into train
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneA Coalinga man was treated at Madera Community Hospital after crashing his Harley Davidson motorcycle into the side of a train Monday near Avenue 12 in Madera, the...
View ArticleFarmworker scholarship to hold first fundraiser
Author(s): Careen WongThe Juan Garcia Farmworker Scholarship (JGFS) organization will host its first fundraiser Saturday to benefit Madera High School seniors from farm-working families.The dinner will...
View ArticleFirst 5 to hold mixer
Author(s): Careen WongThe First 5 Madera Family Resource Center (FRC) will hold a mixer at noon Friday to celebrate the contributions of AmeriCorps, a work experience civil service program, to the...
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Protecting the vulnerable
Sheriff Jay Varney, right, and Operation Lost and Found team leader Michael Perreira examine a wristband used to help law enforcers with the Operation Lost and Found program find a missing person who...
View ArticleSupes move on raises
Author(s): Mark SmithThe Madera County Board of Supervisors moved ahead Tuesday on giving themselves a pay increase after a 3-2 vote pushed the issue to its second hearing March 17.In January, the...
View ArticlePentathletes ready for math tourney
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneMiddle school students will put their minds to the test Friday at this year’s math tournament for Madera County’s Academic Pentathlon.Students will take three tests:...
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MUSD mum on Gonzalez probe
Madera Unified School District Superintendent Ed Gonzalez defends himself against allegations and thanks the public for their support during a public meeting at the school district’s building in...
View ArticleWitnesses called in murder trial
Author(s): Mark SmithDefense continues The defense for an alleged murderer and confirmed gang member began to call witnesses Wednesday in Madera Superior Court, with closing statements expected soon in...
View ArticleMadera police log for March 4
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneMadera police officers responded to the following calls for service March 4.March 47 a.m. — Hit-and-run collision in the 900 block of Emily Way.7:44 a.m. — Domestic...
View ArticleNonprofits can apply for share of $60K
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneLocal nonprofits that serve women and children can apply for mini-grants totaling $60,000, the board of directors of the Central California Women’s Conference announced...
View ArticleCVOC accepting scholarship applications
Author(s): The Madera TribuneThe Central Valley Opportunity Center (CVOC) is accepting applications for its $1,500 scholarships through April 3.CVOC, a nonprofit social service agency, will give six...
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Monster Jam to hit Valley this weekend
Scott Liddycoat performs stunts in Dragon during a freestyle Monster Jam competition. (Courtesy of Feld Entertainment)Author(s): Farin MontanezHybrid track, embellished trucks highlight new look...
View ArticleMan arrested after 9-hour standoff
Author(s): Careen WongA man wanted in Merced County for firing a gun during a domestic dispute Wednesday night was arrested about noon Thursday, after a nine-hour standoff in Madera County.A SWAT team...
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