Madera police log for March 14-15
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneThe Madera Police Department received the following calls for service on March 14 and 15.March 141:14 a.m. — Vehicle burglary in the 700 block of S. C St.1:29 a.m. —...
View ArticleDonate diapers for local drive
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneMembers of the Madera Rotary Club have laun-ched the first citywide Diaper Drive for the smallest of Madera’s citizens. Information from the National Diaper Bank...
View ArticleChowchilla to hold egg hunt
Author(s): Careen WongChowchilla will hold its “EGG-stra BIG EGG Scramble” event Saturday at Edward Ray Park, 625 N. 15th St., from 10 a.m. to noon.The event is open to children ages 12 and under. The...
View ArticleMother of the Year nominations are sought
Author(s): The Madera TribuneThe Latinas Unidas club is accepting nominations for the 2015 Mother of the Year award that they will announce and celebrate during their 13th annual Mother’s Day Tea in...
View ArticleFormer county supervisor suffers a stroke in jail
Author(s): Mark SmithHarry Baker, a former Madera County supervisor arrested in 2009 on child molestation charges, suffered a serious stroke earlier this month that will likely continue delays on his...
View ArticleJesse Owens Games to celebrate 28th, final year
Author(s): Leon EmoThe McNally Park Jesse Owens Games will celebrate the start of their 28th and final year with a kickoff rally this weekend, according to its founder and director, City Councilman...
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Kids help open Yosemite birthday
Some of the more than 200 children invited to attend the opening ceremonies of the celebration of Yosemite National Park’s 125th birthday line up to take photos of a series of birthday cakes served...
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Thomas Jefferson leadership club to host Dr. Seuss event
Members of Teens in Action, part of Camp Fire Thrive, promote a planned day of Dr. Seuss activities this weekend. (For The Madera Tribune)Author(s): The Madera TribuneA leadership group from Thomas...
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MUSD board reverses its plans
Sabrina Rodriquez is the principal at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School. Trustees changed their minds about reassigning her to a classroom during a closed session board meeting Tuesday night. (Wendy...
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NAACP to hold musical history program
A group of student practice dancing to the song “Thriller” by Michael Jackson in preparation for a cele-bration of African-American history. (Wendy Alexander)Author(s): Careen WongYouth members of a...
View ArticleHealth concerns suspend Baker trial
Author(s): Mark SmithA Fresno County judge decided Wednesday that Harry Baker, the former Madera County supervisor facing trial for alleged child molestation, was incompetent to continue court...
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Speakers: Economy solid
Guest speaker Darin Soukup, left, executive director of the Eastern Madera County Chamber of Commerce brings fellow speaker Supervisor David Rogers a gift during the State of the County luncheon...
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Former Purl’s Sheet Metal building demolished
Co-owner of Purl’s Sheet Metal, Kurt Davidson, takes some photos of the former Purl’s building during its demolition last week. (Careen Wong)Author(s): Careen WongFrom 1957 to 2010, Purl’s Sheet Metal...
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Cowbelles serve lunch to hundreds
Jordan Miles, a 2015 Chowchilla Western Stampede Princess, and her sister, Jessie Miles, help out at the annual Madera County Cattlewomen's Association Chuck Wagon luncheon Thursday. (Wendy...
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Weekend concert to fund Honor Flight for World War II vets
World War II veteran Ted Sanderson, the first Honor Flight recipient from Madera, reflects on his service to his country at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C. Sanderson was joined by...
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John Adams students use Chromebooks for projects
Sixth graders, from left, Giselle Silva, Vannessa Garza, Ashlynn Rodriguez and Asia Hernandez wear dresses inspired by Australian culture, which they researched for their sixth grade project at John...
View Article5K race expo and registration today
Author(s): Farin MontanezMadera’s first race expo will be held today at CrossFit Madera, 1920 Modoc St., to allow Second Wind 5K participants to pick up their race amenities and visit, shop, and sample...
View ArticleSave Mart Supermarkets owner dies
Author(s): Mark SmithRobert Piccinini, the chairman of regional grocery empire Save Mart Supermarkets, died in Modesto earlier this week at 73 years old.Piccinini’s family announced his death...
View ArticleFresno Deputy Police Chief arrested
Author(s): Mark SmithFaces drug distribution chargesFresno Deputy Police Chief Keith Foster was arrested on federal drug charges, the FBI announced Thursday afternoon.Six Fresno residents, including...
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Kiwanis honors law officials
Madera police officer Lori Alva accepts an officer of the year award for her efforts in proactive policing. At left is Lt. Cmdr. Dino Lawson and Cliff Miller of the Madera Kiwanis Club. (DJ...
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