Chowchilla now has an all-male prison
Author(s): For The Madera Tribune403-bed Folsom Women’s Facility has openedSACRAMENTO — The last female inmate has been moved out of Valley State Prison (VSP) in Chowchilla, completing its...
View ArticleAuto shop employees snuff downtown fire
Author(s): DJ BeckerThe sight of heavy, gray smoke pouring out of several of the large, back and side garage doors of Silva’s Auto Body Shop along South C Street panicked people in the busy downtown...
View ArticleMan gets conviction in local arson case
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneA Madera County jury on Thursday convicted a Hollywood man of arson in the setting of at least two fires last year along State Route 41.Sheriff John Anderson said...
View ArticleLocal authors to speak at gathering
Author(s): Elsa MejiaPublished authors from Madera and Fresno counties are set to speak during a Local Author’s Day event set for Saturday.Sponsored by The Friends of the Madera County Library and the...
View ArticleFire displaces residents
Author(s): DJ BeckerCause of incident under investigationA fire destroyed several rooms of a house in the 13000 block of Road 29 near its intersection with Avenue 13 1/2 Thursday morning, and displaced...
View ArticleMan wanted for child molestation arrested
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneSuspect fled U.S. two years agoA man wanted for child molestation is finally behind bars — almost two years after fleeing the country.Madera County Sheriff Sergeant...
View ArticleLocals honored for Madera’s 2012 winemaking success
Author(s): Elsa MejiaA local winery, winegrower and winemaker were all recognized during the 2013 Evening of Accolades for contributing to the region’s winemaking success during the past year.Members...
View ArticlePedestrian dies in accident
Author(s): DJ BeckerA morning walk on a sunny day turned deadly Thursday for a 71-year-old resident of the Country Club subdivision in north Madera, according to The California Highway Patrol.Shiu Fan...
View ArticleMadera Unified health cost 2nd from top
Author(s): Bill CoateWith contract negotiations between Madera Unified and the teachers’ union stalled over health benefits, neither side appears ready to budge over whether a cap will be placed on the...
View ArticleCedar Creek dedicates Pooh Park
Author(s): Leon EmoOn a sunny Friday afternoon, staff and seniors of Cedar Creek Retirement Community gathered in a little used corner of the spacious grounds to dedicate a park for the pets of...
View ArticleSR 99 lane closure announced
Author(s): John RiepingThe second lane of north and southbound traffic on State Route 99 will be closed nightly from Tuesday through Friday between the Gateway Avenue and Ellis Street overcrossings,...
View ArticleAnnual historical society meeting nears
Author(s): Elsa MejiaA nonprofit organization that operates the local museum is having a membership drive and is set to elect new officers and board members next month.The Madera County Historical...
View ArticleArrest log as of Jan. 19, 2013
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneJanae Jones of Madera was arrested on or about Jan. 17 in San Joaquin County on suspicion of prostitution.Jorge L. Solorio of Madera was arrested on or about Jan. 15 in...
View ArticleGuilty plea for two in carjack attempt
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneJessica Tancredi and Channa Hammond pled guilty Thursday to felony attempted carjacking with special allegations for using deadly weapons. Tancredi also pled guilty to...
View ArticleLatinas Unidas instates new board
Author(s): Elsa MejiaA local nonprofit group, whose aim is to educate the community about Hispanic culture and empower Latina women, installed a new board and welcomed new members during its annual...
View ArticleWater company faces questions, concerns
Author(s): Mark SmithThe Madera Valley Water Company held its annual shareholders meeting Thursday night to explain a $5 increase in monthly water bills and improvements to its main office.Starting in...
View ArticleLocal pair heads for inauguration
Author(s): Mark SmithTwo Maderans prominent in local community service projects leave for Washington, D.C., today to join an estimated 800,000 attendees of President Barack Obama’s second inaugural...
View ArticleSuspect killed after failed run at deputy
Author(s): Mark SmithA suspect accused of attempting to run down a Madera County sheriff’s deputy Friday was found dead hours later from a shot fired by the deputy as the suspect barreled towards...
View ArticleAnnual Interfaith/ Intercultural Day celebration planned
Author(s): The Madera TribuneThe 17th annual Interfaith/Intercultural Day will be celebrated in Madera on Thursday to celebrate the diverse and numerous religious, ethnic and cultural traditions of the...
View ArticleLocal authors speak, self-promote
Author(s): Elsa MejiaFourteen authors shared more than their published stories in a free event aimed to celebrate their talent and allow residents the opportunity to meet them.Local Author’s Day,...
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