Recent arrests as of Nov. 10, 2012
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneSamantha Medina of Madera was arrested on or about Nov. 7 in Madera County on suspicion of drug infractions.Pedro Obregon of Madera was arrested on or about Nov. 7 in...
View Article‘Cat-burg’ suspect in custody, police still searching for other
Author(s): The Madera TribuneOne of two people suspected of burglarizing several homes in Oakhurst and North Fork has been arrested.Bobbi Jo Heiss, 25, of Oakhurst was taken into custody by deputies...
View ArticleClub seeks entries for Christmas light parade
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneThe Kiwanis Club of Madera is accepting applications for the annual Candlelight Christmas Parade of Lights, which will be 6 p.m. Nov. 29.Tractor transport trailers and...
View ArticleMSTC Theatre presents 'Time Flies with David Ives'
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneDirected by James Hume, “Time Flies with David Ives” showcases the wit and whimsy of the wordsmith by featuring nine of his most humorous shorts about time.Among them:...
View ArticleFinal stage of SR 99 road work to begin
Author(s): The Madera TribuneRamp closures on State Route 99 will begin next week with as many as five nights affected. Construction crews will work behind a concrete K-rail work zone and/or in closed...
View ArticleElementary school honors veterans
Author(s): The Madera TribuneJames Madison Elementary School welcomed the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1981 for an early Veterans Day observance Friday morning.Madison Principal Arora Chavez...
View ArticleAg company shows appreciation for clients, employees
Author(s): Elsa MejiaAn agricultural management company that prides itself not only in working well with its diverse clientele but also at recognizing the work of its employees doled out gifts, food,...
View ArticleVote count goes on
Author(s): Bill CoateSome 7,000 ballots remainIt might be a while before the results of those close races in Madera County’s 2012 election, especially the contest for county supervisor for District 3,...
View ArticleWoodpecker pesters youth center
Author(s): Leon EmoSince mid-October a woodpecker has been doing what woodpeckers do — to the outside of the John W. Wells Youth Center, and those who work at the center aren’t taking it lightly.The...
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Food labels multiply, some confuse consumers
Author(s): Associated PressFRESNO (AP) ― Want to avoid pesticides and antibiotics in your produce, meat, and dairy foods? Prefer to pay more to make sure farm animals were treated humanely, farmworkers...
View ArticleEnvironmental group lauds district
Author(s): Tyler TakedaThe head of the nonprofit Environment California Research and Policy Center visited a solar panel project at Golden Valley Unified School District to honor superintendent Andy...
View ArticleThanksgiving dinner dance draws 100
Author(s): Elsa MejiaAn annual Thanksgiving dinner dance put on by parishioners of St. Joachim Catholic Church drew about 100 people to Holy Spouses Hall.The Saturday evening gathering included...
View ArticleBOE: County’s assessments OK
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneSACRAMENTO – Most properties in Madera County are properly assessed and the assessment quality meets state standards, according to a report by the state’s Board of...
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1 dead in local plane crash
Author(s): Associated PressFRESNO (AP) ― Authorities say at least one person is dead after a small plane crashed in mountains northeast of Fresno. A Federal Aviation spokesman says a Cessna 421 was...
View ArticleWeekend shows off wineries old, new
Author(s): Elsa MejiaThis year’s Holiday Spirit Weekend included a dozen old, new and returning wineries on the Madera Wine Trail. After five years of inactivity, Pacific Crest Winery returned to the...
View ArticleMadera High wins at robotics championship
Author(s): Elsa MejiaMadera High School’s robotics team won a championship, an award for building an impressive and exemplary robot and raked in more than $2,000 to help the youngest daughter of the...
View ArticleUSS Madera County served the nation well
Author(s): Leon EmoWhether known by number or name, LST-905 (later known as the USS Madera County) served her country well from World War II through the Vietnam War. By the end of her United States...
View ArticleRecent arrests as of Nov. 13, 2012
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneCamilo M. Ordaz of Madera was arrested on or about Oct. 27 in Madera County on suspicion of driving under the influence, driving offenses.Jose M. Acosta of Madera was...
View ArticleYoung bowler rolls a perfect game
Author(s): Leon EmoIn the first game of his regular Saturday Junior League at Valley Bowl, 17-year-old Mathieu Gittings put together 12 strikes in a row for a perfect game.Gittings followed his perfect...
View ArticleMadera bands place high in competition
Author(s): Elsa MejiaBoth local high schools were among the top point earners in an annual competition over the weekend.Madera High School’s marching band and color guard took second place, followed by...
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