An era is over: Pete’s Sport Shop ends 53 years in Sporting Goods
Author(s): For The Madera TribunePete’s Sport Shop, long a fixture of downtown business, is closing its retail operation with what owner Rochelle Noblett called “the mother of all garage sales. We’re...
View Article5 accidents on SR 152 in dust blizzard
Author(s): DJ BeckerBlowing dust and sudden, near-zero visibilty caused five separate collisions in the same area on State Route 152 near Road 17, Monday afternoon at about 2:30 according to the Madera...
View ArticleLongtime Madera Realtor Nora Salazar dies at 77
Author(s): Farin MontanezLenora “Nora” Salazar, a longtime real estate professional and community leader in Madera, died Saturday at the age of 77 after a brief illness. Salazar was the owner of Nora...
View ArticleBig Brothers Big Sisters soccer clinic a kick
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneThe Big Brothers Big Sisters soccer clinic saw over 100 youth learn soccer skills, teamwork and make new friends during the annual event. The free clinic was open for...
View ArticleTo all the candidates, many thanks
Editor's CornerAuthor(s): Chuck DoudWhether they won or lost, I want to congratulate all those who ran in local elections, and thank them for their service to democracy. People who run for public...
View ArticleRedding man suspect in drug bust
Author(s): DJ BeckerMore than six pounds of crystal methamphetamine was found by the California Highway Patrol during a traffic stop on northbound State Route 99, near Avenue 24. Jose Pahua Martinez,...
View ArticleIt’s Svanda,Farinelli, Bigelow, Soldani
Author(s): Bill CoateW ith all precincts in Madera County’s 3rd supervisorial district reporting, Gary Svanda came out on top in Tuesday’s primary election but will face Rick Farinelli, who came in...
View ArticleA vote of thanks to all who stayed away
Editor's CornerAuthor(s): Chuck DoudThirty-one percent of Madera County’s 52,826 registered voters cast ballots Tuesday, which means fewer than a third of us made decisions about how we should be...
View ArticleMadera High grad an Eagle Scout
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneMadera High School graduate Aaron Johnson of Boy Scout Troop 117 has received his Eagle Scout Award, the highest ranking in the organization. Johnson earned 33 merit...
View ArticleLittle Miss Madera County following in her aunt’s footsteps
Author(s): Elsa MejiaNine-year-old Kylie Marie Cunningham stepped into the world of beauty con- tests at an early age, taking after her aunt Mary Cunningham, a Chowchilla resident who was crowned...
View ArticleAgents find drug trafficking operation near Raymond
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneThe Madera County Narcotic Enforcement Team uncovered a drug trafficking organization operative after several months investigating an illegal marijuana grow site in...
View ArticleMadera photographer to be featured in Art Hop
Author(s): The Madera TribuneMadera photographer Annette Nordine will be the featured artist during today’s Art Hop in Fresno at the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Central California headquarters from 5...
View ArticleShakeup coming in MUSD central office
Author(s): Bill CoateAn exodus from Madera Unified School District, which signals a major shakeup in the top level of the administrative staff in its central office, has begun. Public Information...
View ArticleHigh-speed rail talks: Supervisor Rogers meets with governor
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneDistrict 2 Supervisor David Rogers discussed an alternative plan for high-speed rail with Gov. Jerry Brown during a conference in Sacramento. The conference, hosted by...
View ArticleA different kind of court
Author(s): Farin MontanezReward system, dedicated team help defendants find success Madera resident Lachondra Randolph, 34, was a happy, successful schoolteacher and mother of three before her life...
View ArticleBigelow facing tough opposition
Author(s): Bill CoateAlthough Madera County gave Supervisor Frank Bigelow a resounding vote of confidence in his race for California Assembly, the results from the entire 5th District on Tuesday show...
View ArticleWhen sugary sodas are banned ...
Editor's CornerAuthor(s): Chuck DoudIn November, we will be electing our first four-year, atlarge mayor, and when we do it’s my sincere hope that person does not begin his or her administration by...
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Former Bulldog pitcher promoted to big leagues
Author(s): Associated PressOAKLAND (AP) — The Texas Rangers placed lefthander Derek Holland on the 15-day disabled list Thursday because of a fatigued left shoulder. Holland (5-4) has been dealing with...
View ArticleMan held to answer on child abuse charge
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneA 33-year-old North Fork man whose eight-and-a-half-month-old son crawled out of a car window and fell on his head while unattended has been held to answer on felony...
View ArticleFighting summer boredom
Author(s): Farin MontanezCity of Madera Parks Department aims to keep youth active, healthy Madera youths will have plenty of opportunities for physical activity and healthy eating this summer through...
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