Madera Elks Lodge installs new officers
Madera Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler John Bliss presents new treasurer Timi Milor with the Officer of the Year award during the lodge’s Installation Dinner at the lodge Thursday night. (Benny...
View ArticleDental office moves to different part of city
Author(s): Careen WongMadera Family Dental held its grand opening at its new location Friday morning with food, raffles and a tour.Owner Ahmed ElSayed used to run his business on the corner of Yosemite...
View ArticleSome are ignoring FAFSA
Author(s): Bill Coate$2 million not applied for by high school seniors Madera Unified is concerned that some of its students are not getting everything to which they are entitled. The problem centers...
View ArticleSuspect arrested for a stabbing
Author(s): Careen WongA 40-year-old man slashed and stabbed his victim multiple times Thursday night on the corner of 6th and C streets and “casually walked” away when police found him, said Sgt. Brian...
View ArticleDeputy police chief in court
Fresno Deputy Police Chief Keith Foster. (Courtesy of ABC30-KFSN)Author(s): Mark SmithFresno officials defend police department from ‘isolated incident’The stunning saga of Fresno’s deputy police...
View ArticleFarm saves with dual-fuel engine
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneA dual-fuel irrigation engine by California Clean Air Technologies (CCAT) helped a third-generation San Joaquin Valley farmer save about $15,000 per year.Farmer Steve...
View ArticleCharter provides family-friendly atmosphere
Sherman Thomas Charter School principal Tera Napier gets her daily hug from the kindergartners. (Wendy Alexander)Pride in MaderaAuthor(s): The Madera TribuneBy Antonio Henriques At Sherman Thomas...
View ArticleCommunity hospital steps into future with telemedicine robot
Pride in MaderaAuthor(s): Careen WongMadera Community Hospital (MCH) is well on its way to becoming a high-tech facility with Healthgrades awards multiplying by the years.In less than a month, the...
View ArticleMassetti had an eye for woodworking since age 10
Kevin Massetti, owner of Madera Blinds and Shutters, installs blinds for a customer.Pride in MaderaAuthor(s): The Madera TribuneBy Razi Syed When Kevin Massetti graduated from Fresno State in 2005 with...
View ArticleBoys succeed with help from city service club
Madera Kiwanis Club displays the flashing signs they support to help make motorists aware of school zones during the 2012 Old Timers Day Parade. (Wendy Alexander)Pride in MaderaAuthor(s): The Madera...
View ArticleLongtime group strives for service and growth
Members of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Madera gather during a March meeting. (Wendy Alexander)Pride in MaderaAuthor(s): The Madera TribuneBy Roger MunozWhether it’s sponsoring a running event or...
View ArticleCouncilman aims for respect, trust to help the community
City Councilman Will Oliver speaks at a meeting after he was elected to represent District 3. (Wendy Alexander)Pride in MaderaAuthor(s): The Madera TribuneBy Razi SyedRecently elected city council...
View ArticleAgency uses grassroots approach to help children and families
First 5 Madera County director Chinayera Black-Hardaman, left, greets Maria Salazar, right, and Mayra Miranda, AmeriCorps graduates who worked at First 5 while participating in the program. (Wendy...
View ArticleMadera robotics program fuses theory with hands-on training
Madera High principal and event coordinator Alan Hollman, right, talks with Ranjit Chahal, a coach for the MadTown Robotics team, in the pit during the 2015 Central Valley Regional Robotics...
View ArticleSchool prepares drivers of all ages for the road
Ray Perez, right, owner/trainer of R&D Driving School and driver trainer Kevin Mines stand outside on the backside of their office on Yosemite Avenue where they encourage clients to enter. (Wendy...
View ArticleRace promotes fitness while supporting charities
About 300 runners participated in the inuagural Second Wind 5K Race at the Madera District Fairgrounds last March. (Wendy Alexander)Pride in MaderaAuthor(s): The Madera TribuneBy Myles BarkerThe Second...
View ArticleBusy department has grown with city
Some of the staff from Madera Parks and Community Services Department gather after the annual Spring Fling Eggstravaganza this year. (Wendy Alexander)Pride in MaderaAuthor(s): Leon EmoToday’s Parks and...
View ArticleHead custodian maintains campus, sets up special events
Madera High School head custodian Tony Cardiel hangs out on his cart after working on the school grounds. (Wendy Alexander)Pride in MaderaAuthor(s): The Madera TribuneBy Reyna CazaresAt Madera High...
View ArticleRiding for the Lord
The One Nation Under God motorcycle group shows its patriotism by sporting red, white and blue during the Old Timers Day parade in August. (Wendy Alexander)Pride in MaderaAuthor(s): Tami Jo...
View ArticleCar club brings together all walks — and rides — of life
Yolanda Silva of Cedar Creek Senior Living and Dwayne “Catfish” Bass of Madera Classic Cars joined together in hosting the fourth annual car show and barbecue at Cedar Creek in 2014. More than 100...
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