Gang member convicted of attempted murder
Author(s): Mark SmithA jury convicted a Madera man Tuesday of attempted murder and gang-related charges in a 2011 shooting where he walked his friend home only to shoot him in the head along the...
View ArticleRotary Park luncheon celebrates Older Americans Month
Author(s): Leon EmoLocal seniors played bingo, croquet, horseshoes and tried their skill at a beanbag toss at a luncheon Tuesday at Rotary Park in Madera, which recognized May as Older American’s...
View Article2 minors arrested in recycling robbery
Author(s): Mark SmithTwo underage boys were arrested this week for attempted robbery after authorities said they drew a fake handgun on employees of a Madera recycling center.The Hispanic boys, ages 14...
View Article2 injured in collision on Avenue 21
Author(s): DJ BeckerVALLEY LAKE RANCHOS — Two Madera women sustained serious injuries in a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Avenue 21 and Road 28 1/2, according to the California Highway...
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GOP wins Valley state Senate race
Author(s): Associated PressSACRAMENTO (AP) — A Republican has won a hotly contested state Senate contest in the southern San Joaquin Valley, with his top Democratic rival conceding Wednesday that the...
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New heads for Fresno State and others
Author(s): Associated PressSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Five of the California State University’s 23 campuses are getting new leaders, the system’s board of trustees announced Wednesday. The round of...
View ArticleRotary honors school year’s final Student of the Month
Author(s): Leon EmoDuring its Wednesday morning meeting at the Madera Municipal Golf Course, the Madera Sunrise Rotary Club honored Dominique Tzou as Student of the Month — the final award for the...
View ArticleAudit finds Madera County treasurer in compliance
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneThe Madera County Treasury was found to be in compliance with all provisions of the Treasurer’s Investment Policy during a recent examination performed by the county’s...
View ArticleSpring Valley to introduce STEM project next year
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneSpring Valley Elementary School in O’Neals will revamp its curriculum this fall to pilot a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) program in grades...
View ArticleAir officials caution residents against exposure to gusty winds, blowing dust
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneLocal air pollution officials are warning residents about the dangers of gusty winds blowing dust with unhealthy concentrations of particulate matter.A health caution...
View ArticleMan badly injured by farm equipment
Author(s): DJ BeckerA two-tractor collision near an alfalfa field critically injured a man Thursday afternoon near Columbia Drive south of Eastside Drive, according to the California Highway Patrol.The...
View ArticleBicyclist hit, killed by truck
Author(s): DJ BeckerA 20-year-old Madera man was struck and killed Thursday afternoon as he rode his bicycle on Avenue 12 near Road 25, according to the California Highway Patrol.CHP Sgt. Jon Johnson...
View ArticleBlaze damages hotel
Author(s): DJ BeckerGuests at Oakhurst Lodge awake to crackle of flamesVisitors staying at the Oakhurst Lodge on Highway 41, near Avenue 426, said they were awakened by the frightening sounds of...
View ArticleChambers is Mr. MHS
Author(s): Elsa MejiaTen Madera High School senior boys modeled, showed off their talents and answered questions before their peers in their quest to be crowned Mr. MHS.Desmond Chambers came out on...
View ArticleCongressman to hold high-speed rail hearing
Author(s): Mark SmithA congressional hearing on California's high-speed rail will take place in Madera next week, with a list of witnesses asked to testify.Congressman Jeff Denham announced the list of...
View ArticleKiwanis crowns Boy of the Year
Author(s): Mark SmithAround 40 people gathered for an intimate dinner earlier this week in honor of some of Madera’s most successful high school boys as part of the 21st annual Ken Taylor Boy of the...
View ArticleNew restaurant opens on Yosemite Avenue
Business ProfileAuthor(s): Elsa MejiaDowntown’s newest family-owned eatery opened on Friday with less-than-a-dollar food specials that are set to last a month.Cancun, which specializes in tacos as well...
View ArticleMadera mourns Barden
Author(s): Tami Jo NixA shining example of service before self has been lost with the passing of John Jerome “Jerry” Barden of Madera. The native of Sacramento died earlier this week.Barden served for...
View ArticleOfficials react to Grand Jury report
Author(s): Mark SmithA Madera County Grand Jury report published last week criticized several county officials in the delay of the county’s state-required 2011 Single Audit.It points to poor...
View ArticleMemorial Day closures
Author(s): The Madera TribuneThe Madera Tribune will not publish a Monday edition of the newspaper and its business office will be closed Monday due to the Memorial Day holiday.The Tribune will resume...
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