Bullet train divides the supervisors
Author(s): Chuck DoudThe bullet train ran through the Madera County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, splitting it along ideological lines.Last week the board voted to end its lawsuit against the...
View ArticleWorld War II bomber to pay a call in Central Valley
Author(s): Leon EmoB-17 fans can buy rides and help support foundationPart 1 of 2 on the historic B-17 bomber, “Memphis Belle,” that will land April 14 in Fresno for public tours.An iconic symbol of...
View ArticleTeams still sought for Relay For Life
Author(s): Leon EmoAlthough more than 50 teams have registered for American Cancer Society’s Madera Relay For Life this year, the committee continues to seek more entries.“Last year there were 64 teams...
View ArticleFilm, discussion to focus on teen pregnancies
Author(s): Elsa MejiaOrganizers of a film screening and discussion hope to address the issue of teen pregnancy and get conversations between parents and their children started about the topic.The...
View ArticleNominees sought for mother award
Author(s): Elsa MejiaA local nonprofit group that celebrates mothers every year with a tea party is taking nominations for the Mother of the Year award.A letter, including the name of the candidate and...
View ArticleItalo-American Club raises money for scholarships, charity
Author(s): Elsa Mejia200 attend luncheonAn annual luncheon to raise money for scholarships and other charities drew more than 200 people to the Italo-American Club’s social hall on Wednesday.The...
View ArticleSuspected serial burglar caught
Author(s): Mark SmithA 20-year-old man thought to have robbed dozens of homes is in Madera County Jail after he and a 13-year-old accomplice were allegedly thwarted by Madera Police Department officers...
View ArticleWoman sentenced to probation for beating puppy
Author(s): Mark SmithAn Oakhurst woman who spent 76 days in jail for beating a puppy until its eye dislocated was sentenced to three years of felony probation Wednesday and cannot own or possess...
View ArticleMadera woman accused of embezzling
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneA 30-year-old Madera bookkeeper was arrested Wednesday for allegedly embezzling almost $30,000 from two companies, Madera County Sheriff John Anderson announced.Melissa...
View ArticleB-17 crewman completes one more mission
Author(s): Leon EmoPart 2 of 2 on the historic bomber, “Memphis Belle,” that will land Sunday in Fresno for public tours.Rudy Giannoni stepped cautiously into the belly of the B-17 named Memphis Belle...
View ArticleStrength in numbers shown
Author(s): Bill CoateTeachers closer to a strike Four hundred protesting teachers forced the Madera Unified school board to move its meeting place, after it had already started, from the boardroom to...
View ArticleWrong-way driver killed in head-on crash with big rig
Author(s): DJ BeckerAn 83-year-old Fresno man was killed in a high-speed head-on collision with a semi truck early Thursday morning on State Route 152 near Road 5, according to the California Highway...
View ArticleTwo Madera wineries win awards in Valley wine competition
Author(s): Farin MontanezWines from Madera’s Chateau Lasgoity and Quady Winery won gold and silver awards at this year’s San Joaquin Valley Wine Competition.Ninety-four wines — including three produced...
View ArticleTrustees move ahead in search for a new school boss
Author(s): Bill CoateThe search for a new school superintendent for Madera Unified School District has begun anew after the school board scrapped its last plan to replace former Superintendent Gustavo...
View ArticleWork begins to improve Avenue 12 intersection
Author(s): Mark SmithAn $84 million construction project at Avenue 12 and State Route 99, responsible for the closure of at least four businesses, began earlier this month and is not expected to be...
View ArticleNew Elks Lodge officers hold first meeting
Author(s): Leon EmoThe newly installed officers of Madera Elks Lodge 1918 held their first meeting at the lodge Thursday evening.The meeting was preceded by a dinner prepared by lodge members.New...
View ArticleAlleged shooter caught
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneSheriff’s deputies arrested an Eastern Madera County woman, wanted for shooting a male friend in the foothills, on Friday afternoon.Deputies captured Rachel Diane...
View ArticleContractor chosen for rail project
Author(s): The Madera TribuneThe California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) has identified Tutor Perini/Zachry/Parsons, a Joint Venture, as the best scoring team for the design-build contract to...
View ArticleBoy nabbed for alleged break-ins
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneTwo law agencies worked together Friday to arrest a Coarsegold teenager believed to be involved in multiple Yosemite Lakes Park (YLP) break-ins.Authorities recovered a...
View ArticleLeslie’s opens in Madera
Author(s): Elsa MejiaRibbon to be cut MondayMadera is among five cities nationwide that became new homes to a specialty retailer.Leslie’s Swimming Pool Supplies opened Friday at 2140 W. Cleveland Ave....
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