Police ask for citizens’ help in stopping theft of copper wire
Author(s): Mark SmithThe alleged thieves use the cover of darkness to approach a light pole, then take a quick glance around to make sure nobody’s watching.Using a crowbar or other tools, they pry open...
View ArticleWalk For Life set for tomorrow
Author(s): Farin MontanezNonprofit provides free ultrasounds, pregnancy testsWalk For Life, a fundraising two-mile stroll, will be held at Town & Country Park in Madera on Saturday to help a local...
View ArticlePolice seek van in teen’s murder
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneAuthorities believe a farm labor van was used in the Sept. 3 drive-by shooting death of 17-year-old Jorge Navarro, Sheriff John Anderson announced Thursday.Anderson...
View ArticleMUSD offers screening for special education services
Author(s): Farin MontanezLocal parents who suspect their child may have a mental or physical disability can get help from Madera Unified to identify and assist children who may be in need of special...
View ArticleJohn, Virginia Rose to lead parade
Author(s): Bill CoateWhen Maderans of all ages cluster on both sides of Yosemite Avenue on Sept. 27, to take in another Old Timers parade, they will see two of the city’s most dedicated community...
View ArticleTrial set for alleged rape case
Author(s): Mark SmithA trial date has been set in the criminal case of a Madera County farm employer suspected of raping a female employee in her first day on the job.On Oct. 29, Parjmit Singh Bassi...
View ArticleLower turnout and proceeds at weather-struck Harvest Festival
Author(s): Elsa MejiaAn annual harvest time church festival to raise money for its ministry work drew thousands of people, despite it being literally swept away by the wind.Organizers did not expect...
View ArticleLocal Legion hosts VA patients for day in the sun
Author(s): Leon EmoAs members of Madera American Legion Post #11 prepared for the arrival of veterans, a roar of motorcycles approaching on Road 26 could be heard. The bikers of American Legion Riders...
View ArticleMUSD head lists 8 groups of at-risk students
Author(s): Bill CoateMadera’s new school superintendent, Ed Gonzalez, has identified eight groups of students he considers to be most at risk for dropping out of school.He shared some of his thoughts...
View ArticleStorm helps slow Rim Fire
Author(s): Mark SmithThough blustering pockets of weekend rain helped firefighters progress against the third-largest wildfire in California history, the U.S. Forest Service reported that by Monday the...
View Article‘It was like a tornado out here’
Author(s): Mark SmithHigh winds, rain cause mischief in MaderaThose familiar with popular HBO television show “Game of Thrones,” or the book series it’s based on, might have been tempted to look out on...
View ArticleElks golf benefit nears
Author(s): Leon EmoThe Madera Elks Golf Tournament first teed-off in 1976 with a pledge to benefit handicapped children and youth activities. It will continue for those worthy causes Saturday at Madera...
View Article5 badly hurt in collision
Author(s): DJ BeckerFive Madera teenagers were seriously injured Monday morning, three of them critically, after an unlicensed driver of a pickup ran a stop sign and pulled in front of a loaded...
View ArticleHealth fair to address mental issues
Author(s): Elsa MejiaLocal agencies and mental health advocates have partnered with a Bakersfield-based healthcare consulting firm to raise awareness about mental health issues and tell people where to...
View ArticleFall barbecue luncheon brings Madera seniors together
Author(s): Leon EmoMore than 100 seniors from across the community gathered at Rotary Park on Gateway Drive on Tuesday for a luncheon and hours of activities sponsored by Madera Parks and Community...
View Article15-year-old Madera girl in talent show final
Author(s): Tyler TakedaIn July she stole the show. Now, 15-year-old Rachel Lumactod is trying to steal the show on a much bigger stage.The Madera girl was the highlight of the Bobby Sox Tournament of...
View ArticleBrown signs law mandating buffer between bikes, cars
Author(s): Mark SmithGov. Jerry Brown signed legislation earlier this week that requires California motorists give a three-foot buffer zone when passing bicyclists.California is one of 22 states to...
View ArticleWatch out for Hoosegow this week
Author(s): Mark SmithDonnie Maxwell, operations manager of legal group Richard A. Ciummo & Associates, which handles public defense cases for Madera County, was arrested Tuesday afternoon. His...
View ArticleTwo teens in critical condition after crash
Author(s): DJ BeckerTwo of five teens who were seriously injured Monday in a collision with a loaded semi truck are in critical condition in the intensive care unit at Community Regional Medical...
View ArticleFormer Madera Blue Man dies
Author(s): Leon EmoPaul Karason, the Blue Man of Madera, has died from complications of two strokes and a heart attack. His sister, Carolyn Lanigan, received a phone call from his wife, Joanne Elkins,...
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