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From aeronautics to chiropractic
Dr. Brent Gong and his wife Susan review a patient’s chart. (Tami Jo Nix)Pride in MaderaAuthor(s): Tami Jo NixBrent Gong, owner of Gong Chiropractic in Madera, helps people heal from injuries and also...
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From mortuary van to fully-staffed emergency medical service
Monte Pistoresi, right, and his son, Ted, of Pistoresi Ambulance are the second and third generation in the business. (Wendy Alexander)Pride in MaderaAuthor(s): The Madera TribuneBy Razi SyedThe...
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MHS grad works for Maderans through politics, food and fitness
Field representative for Assemblyman Frank Bigelow, Mika Petrucci is enjoying her time representing the city she grew up in. (Wendy Alexander)Pride in MaderaAuthor(s): Farin MontanezWhen Mika Petrucci...
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Full-service gas station thrives in Madera
Joe Teran, right, owner of Full Serve Chevron, gathers with manager Greg Gonzalez, left, and service tech Nick Lorance. (Wendy Alexander)Pride in MaderaAuthor(s): The Madera TribuneA lot has changed in...
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Councilman has heart set in politics, pastoring and youth
City Councilman Charles Rigby speaks at a meeting after he was elected to represent District 5. (Wendy Alexander)Pride in MaderaAuthor(s): The Madera TribuneBy Roger MunozFor Charles Rigby — a city...
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Young Madera woman jets to global fashion shows
Madera fashion designer Emily Daccarett makes the final touches on a model before a fashion show displaying her designs during New York Fashion Week.Pride in MaderaAuthor(s): Careen WongFrom Los...
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Chamber CEO impacts the town that has taught her well
Debi Bray, center, CEO of the Madera Chamber of Commerce, is joined by staff, Toni Jordan, left, and Jennifer Carlson in front of their office on E Street. (Wendy Alexander)Pride in MaderaAuthor(s):...
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Small business tries to exceed expectations
GT Auto owners Tim and Janie Grizzell stand in front of a Saturn Vue at their lot at 690 Noble St. In back, from left, are employees Curtis Pasma, Jason Garcia, Desirae Prado (holding her daughter...
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Vocational college changes futures
San Joaquin Valley College student Araceli Campos talks about the hardships she has been through and how important attending the college is to her while campus director Ben Almaguer looks on during the...
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District attorney implementing host of changes
David Linn sits behind his desk after he was elected as the Madera County District Attorney in November. (Wendy Alexander)Pride in MaderaAuthor(s): Mark SmithFirebugs and other criminals take notice,...
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Sheriff takes pride in his office, staff
Madera Sheriff Jay Varney stands in front of the new Sheriff's Department facility under construction on Falcon Drive. (Wendy Alexander)Pride in MaderaAuthor(s): Mark SmithOutside the future Madera...
View ArticleSheriff’s deputies honored for efforts during Courtney Fire
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneThe American Red Cross honored local sheriff’s deputies this month for “courageous actions” during the Courtney Fire in September, according to Sheriff Jay...
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Lions hosts scholarship winners
The Madera Breakfast Lions hosted their 2015 scholarship award winners from Madera High and Madera South at the club’s regular meeting Thursday morning at Madera Municipal Golf Course. From left are...
View ArticleBenefit draws veterans
Australian citizen Caterina Carbone, right, gives $100 to the Madera Rotary at a fundraiser Saturday for Central Valley Honor Flight held at ApCal. Ren Hallett, left, helps lead the club’s efforts to...
View ArticleHolley honored at Owens Games kickoff
During a kickoff rally Saturday, director Mary Anne Seay of Madera Parks and Community Services speaks of Councilman Donald Holley’s dedication in directing the McNally Park Jesse Owens Games for the...
View ArticleHundreds catch their ‘Second Wind’
Entrants in the Kids Mini Sprint of the Second Wind 5K line up along the starting line at the Madera Speedway on Saturday morning. (Courtesy of Eliazar Duran)Author(s): Mark SmithMore than $17,000 was...
View ArticleFour families reunite at Rotary Park
Author(s): Mark SmithThe Rodriguez, Martinez, Sauceda, and Obregon families could be called Madera’s true Texans.What started with a marriage in last century’s earlier years at a small area called...
View ArticleAfrican American history brought to life
Author(s): Mark SmithHistory came alive this weekend as more than a dozen Madera students portrayed notable African American leaders and sang empowering songs to an audience of around 60 people during...
View ArticleMadera police log for March 17
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneMadera police responded to the following calls for service on March 17.Tuesday, March 179:25 a.m. — Battery in the 1200 block of East Almond Avenue.9:26 a.m. — Traffic...
View ArticleSecrets of a Madera County ‘urban hunter’
Pride in MaderaAuthor(s): The Madera TribuneBy Roger MunozBobby Gutierrez is not afraid of rats, mice, spiders or anything that might make most people run the other way.In fact, Gutierrez, 37, views...
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