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GVUSD students donate cash and love
Wyatt Roth, a student at Ranchos Middle School, hands over letters to Valley Children’s Hospital CEO Todd Suntrapak on Monday at Liberty High School. More than 500 letters, and $675 cash, were donated...
View ArticleMan killed in rollover
Author(s): DJ BeckerA man in his mid 20’s was killed late Monday afternoon in a solo vehicle high speed rollover on State Route 145, near Avenue 11, according to the California Highway Patrol.He was...
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Aircraft mechanic retires from his last job as security guard
Mario “Blackie” Gonzalez, center, at his retirement party at Madera Private Security Patrol with his wife of 64 years and his sons. From left, eldest son Mario Jr.; youngest son Eric; Mario Sr.; wife...
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Cedar Creek resident turns 101
Annabel Humphrey, seated, celebrating her 101st birthday at Cedar Creek Senior Living with her two daughters Ann Nichols, left, and Jean Moritz, and many relatives, including seven grandchildren, 19...
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Poetry paying off for young writers
Desmond Middle School teacher Jody Salazar talks with students, from left, Gustavo Ortega, Essence Ford and Typoria String about writing essays for the National University's 18th annual Young Writers...
View ArticleFirst 5 celebrates Week of the Young Child
Author(s): Careen WongFirst 5 Madera has a slew of activities lined up for its “Week of the Young Child” and on Tuesday local dignitaries, including Mayor Robert Poythress, became preschool teachers...
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Community-minded couple helps youth
Mary Ann and Hal Parks, co-owners of the Pizza Factory in the Madera Ranchos, have been supporters of the Liberty High Hawks for many years. (Wendy Alexander)Pride in MaderaAuthor(s): The Madera...
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Alleged child predator arrested
Brandon JohnsAuthor(s): For The Madera TribuneIt took less than a week for the Madera County Sheriff’s Office to find and arrest Brandon Johns, a local man wanted for allegedly soliciting sex from more...
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Jury deliberates in child molestation, assault case
Hedman EstradaAuthor(s): Mark SmithClosing arguments were heard Tuesday surrounding a Madera man who allegedly assaulted his wife at least twice and who authorities claim repeatedly molested both his...
View ArticleComedy show to bring laughs to ApCal
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneLocal funny man Danny Minch will host Riley’s Homebrewed Comedy Show on Saturday at ApCal. Dean Delray will headline, with guests Terry Michaels, Jenn Felix, Greg...
View ArticleBigelow pushes bill on water
Author(s): Mark SmithA bill that would enable local water agencies to amend their established controls on groundwater, instead of being forced into a complete overhaul, advanced through committee this...
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First 5 celebrates local champions
Madera County Supervisor Max Rodriguez presents the First 5 Madera County Child Health award and gifts to recipient Becky Gilbert, a physical therapist with California Children’s Services, while First...
View ArticleMan guilty of domestic violence
Author(s): Mark SmithAfter about a day of deliberation, a jury decided Wednesday a Madera man was guilty of felony charges for domestic violence but not guilty of showing his daughter pornographic...
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Madera stagecoach got more than it bargained for
Stagecoaches traveling from Madera to the mountains always aroused interest along the way, like this one shown in 1880. No trip, however, stirred pioneer passions like that first one in 1879, when...
View ArticleWine Trail to bring in gourmet dishes
Author(s): Careen WongAfter 10 years of running the same wine trails every year, the Madera Vintners Association (MVA) decided to kick things up a notch this Mothers Day weekend with a smaller trail...
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Local man who died in crash ID’d
Officers work to clear the wreckage of a three-vehicle collision that killed a driver from Coarsegold Wednesday afternoon on State Route 41 just south of Road 406. (For The Madera Tribune)Author(s): DJ...
View ArticleDefense requests new trial for convict
Author(s): Mark SmithJudge will hear evidence A Madera gang member convicted last month for murdering a teenager with no gang connections was not sentenced Thursday as originally scheduled.Instead,...
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Public discusses MUSD’s new school
Madera Unified School District officials standing, from left, Superintendent Ed Gonzalez, board member Ricardo Arredondo, David Hernandez, and Maria Velarde-Garcia attend a meeting regarding a new...
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Smith Manor co-owner arrested
Sharlane Smith, co-owner of Smith Manor Grace Chapel (Wendy Alexander)Author(s): Mark SmithSheriff says Sharlane Smith defrauded county of $110,000Sharlane Smith, co-owner of Smith Manor Grace Chapel...
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100-year-old grandmother visits Pershing school
Irene Combs accepts drawings and colorings from third-grade students at Pershing Elementary on Friday after talking to them about her life as a child. (Careen Wong)Author(s): Careen WongA 100-year-old...
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