It’s pom-hilarious!
Author(s): Tyler TakedaPomegranate festival releases humorous promo Want to see Madera’s mayor in a different light? Check out the video he and others made to promote Madera’s Pomegranate Celebration...
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Software helps study of Yosemite owls
Author(s): Associated PressYOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK (AP) — In the bird world, they make endangered condors seem almost commonplace. The unique Great Gray Owls of Yosemite, left to evolve after glacial...
View ArticleBallot drop off sites announced
Author(s): The Madera TribuneThe county has announced drop off locations for those with Vote By Mail ballots for the U.S. presidential election. Local residents may take ballots to the office of the...
View ArticleLuck leads to stolen SUV
Author(s): DJ BeckerA timely convergence of three separate incidents, along with a LoJack tracking device led to the recovery of a stolen SUV and the arrest of a suspect for its alleged theft. Sgt....
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Moderate quake shakes Valley
Author(s): Associated PressSALINAS (AP) ― A moderate earthquake was widely felt as it rattled the central California coast, but authorities said it didn’t cause any damage. Nearly 6,700 people reported...
View ArticleNearly 200 ‘strut’ their mutt at fundraiser
Author(s): Elsa MejiaLike hundreds of other pet owners, the Capos strolled through Lions Town and Country Park with their dogs to check out services, games and contests they could take up with their...
View Article500 mark Fossil Day at center
Author(s): Elsa MejiaA double celebration of National Fossil Day and the second anniversary of the Fossil Discovery Center in Chowchilla had children and adults’ attention fixed on numerous exhibits...
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Issues at stake in the 2012 presidential election
Author(s): Associated PressRead on for where the candidates stand on abortion, Afghanistan, the auto bailout, campaign finance, China, civil rights, climate change, cybersecurity, national debt,...
View ArticleMan to end four decades of service where he began
Author(s): Tami Jo NixIt’s been a long journey that this week is coming to an end. In 1972, 16-year-old Steve Sherrod took a job as a box boy at the then-brand new Save Mart on Howard Road. “I was...
View ArticleStudent collects blankets for Mission
Author(s): Wendy AlexanderEmily Smith, a senior at Sherman Thomas Charter High School, is collecting blankets for the homeless for her senior project. “I always wanted to do something for the shelter...
View ArticleMadera County Cattlewomen honor Cowbelle of the Year
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneThe Madera County Cattlewomen’s Association has announced that Barbara Spillane of Coarsegold has been named “Cowbelle of the Year” for 2012. Nominated and elected by...
View Article2 stabbed in brawl
Author(s): The Madera TribuneTwo men remained in the hospital Tuesday, victims of a double stabbing that apparently occurred in a gang fight just east of Madera, near Avenue 15 1/2 and Watson Street....
View ArticleCivil War re-enactment set for this weekend
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneA re-enactment of a Civil War battle and live exhibits of Union and Confederate lifestyles is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday at Kearney Park,...
View ArticleAudience learns how to combat bullying, and feelings of despair
Author(s): Elsa MejiaAbout 80 people sat still in their seats and listened intently as the tragic story of the deadliest high school shooting was retold and the dream of one girl to change the world...
View ArticleDentist brings experience to Madera
Author(s): Tyler TakedaA fter serving Madera patients for many years at his two Fresno offices, dentist Pete Nunez opened a new office this month in Madera. “I have many patients from Los Banos, Merced...
View ArticleHalloween Ball to scare up funds for charity
Author(s): Elsa MejiaThe Madera Rotary Club Halloween dinner and dance to raise money to help pay for the group’s charitable activities is set for Saturday at Hatfield Hall on the Madera District...
View Article60 party at block’s social
Author(s): Elsa MejiaSchnoor, Orchard and Fillmore avenues were closed off as residents ate, played, listened to community leaders and socialized on Fillmore, which was opened like a huge patio. The...
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Fresno Bee publisher moving on
Author(s): Associated PressFRESNO (AP) ― The publisher of the Fresno Bee is stepping down to take over co-ownership of a newspaper in Tracy. Will Fleet announced his departure to Bee employees on...
View ArticleNew Chowchilla transit service links to Merced
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneThe City of Chowchilla has contracted with Merced Transportation to provide a fixed-route transit service between Chowchilla and Merced, the city announced Wednesday....
View ArticleAnnual Halloween parade, costume contest tonight
Author(s): Leon EmoThe Madera Parks and Community Services Department and the Madera Kiwanis Club will play host at the annual, free Halloween parade and costume contest tonight at the John W. Wells...
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