Court dates set in assault case
Author(s): Mark SmithTwo gang members accused of viciously beating a 31-year-old Madera man nearly to death were arraigned in Madera Superior Court on Friday morning and await their next court...
View ArticleChildren use art to speak out against crime
Author(s): Mark SmithOne entry showed a variety of superheroes from Batman to Wonder Woman united in the stand against crime. Another displayed the well-known shadowy figure from neighborhood watch...
View ArticleDomestic abuser faces 14 years in prison
Author(s): Mark SmithA Hanford man convicted in Madera of felony battery on a domestic partner and causing great bodily injury to her will face 14 years in prison for his crimes.Alfredo Morales, 25,...
View ArticleAspen fire grows to nearly 18,000 acres
Author(s): Mark SmithOfficials say situation is improvingA raging fire inside Sierra National Forest has now charred nearly 18,000 acres of land, officials said, but firefighters are steadily making...
View ArticleMassage worker arrested in sting
Author(s): Mark SmithA Chinese immigrant in Madera for less than 10 days was arrested at a massage parlor earlier this week when an undercover officer caught her accepting money for sexual acts, police...
View ArticleKidnapped baby rescued at traffic stop
Author(s): DJ BeckerAn 8-month-old baby kidnapped in Corcoran was recovered uninjured Friday morning on State Route 99, just south of Avenue 18 1/2, according to the California Highway Patrol.The...
View ArticleProgress on Aspen Fire
Author(s): The Madera TribuneMaking incremental progress, firefighters have contained 65 percent of the wildfire known as the Aspen Fire, which had burned about 20,000 acres as of Sunday.Efforts have...
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Powerful water district backs tunnel plan
Author(s): Associated PressBy Gosia Wozniacka FIVE POINTS — As a giant harvesting machine uprooted and sucked in hundreds of tomato plants a row at a time, Dan Errotabere contemplated massive strips of...
View ArticleTeeyan unites culture, community
Author(s): Ronald MontezThe former cultures and traditions of immigrants have a natural tendency to phase out slowly among later U.S.-born generations. For those who wish to hold onto their heritage,...
View ArticleMan killed in crash
Author(s): DJ BeckerA 28-year-old Valley Lake Ranchos man was killed in a solo vehicle crash, after losing control of his car on Road 29, north of Avenue 26, just south of Eastman Lake, according to...
View ArticleNuttin’ but the best at Madera District Fair
Author(s): For The Madera TribunePart of the fun and purpose of the Madera District Fair is to celebrate local agriculture, and this year’s theme, Nuttin’ but Fun, reflects this goal. Almonds,...
View ArticleTrains stopped after crane overturns
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneTrains were halted for several hours Monday morning when a crane working on improvements to the Avenue 12 overpass tipped over onto the Union Pacific railroad...
View ArticleChamber announces choices for its Lifetime Achievement Awards; dinner to be...
Author(s): Mark SmithThe Madera District Chamber of Commerce has selected six residents for its 2013 class of Lifetime Achievement Award winners, and a celebratory dinner later this month will honor...
View ArticleNationwide project called Walk With a Doc helps people get exercise, have...
Author(s): Tami Jo NixDr. Ranjit J. Rajpal, MD, is bringing the Walk With A Doc program to Lions Town and Country Park in Madera on Saturday. The nationwide project encourages people to get some...
View ArticleAspen Fire 3/4 under control, but smoke still is a problem
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneAfter overnight progress Sunday, firefighters, as of Monday had contained 75 percent of the wildfire known as the Aspen Fire burning in the Sierra National...
View ArticleBig donation highlights Madera County Historical Society social and royalty fete
Author(s): Bill CoateThe coronation of Philip and Carmen Gallegos as King and Queen of this year’s Old Timer’s celebration resulted in a $250,000 dollar smile on their faces during the festivities at...
View ArticleTesoro Viejo cleared by court
Foes of 5,200-home Ranchos-area development say they will continue fightOne of several large-scale housing developments planned on the east side of Madera County cleared a major legal hurdle in Madera...
View ArticleMake plans for fair
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneMadera residents won’t want to miss this year’s Madera District Fair, themed Nuttin’ But Fun, on Sept. 5 through 8.The fair, held at the fairgrounds at 1850 W....
View ArticleCamarena Health to hold health fairs in Madera, Oakhurst
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneCamarena Health will host free community health fairs at its Madera and Oakhurst centers next week to celebrate National Health Center Week.Maderans can visit the...
View ArticleApplications sought for child care grants
Author(s): Mark SmithThe UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF) is seeking applications from families who need help paying medical bills for children under 16.Families who have an insurance...
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