AP ShowBiz Minute: Jepsen, Spears, the Hobbit
Author(s): Associated PressBritney Spears opens her Las Vegas residency; Carly Rae Jepsen gets the call for Broadway; 'The Hobbit' dominates US Box Office for third week in a row.
View ArticleAP top stories for Dec. 30, 2013
Author(s): Associated PressHere's the latest news for Monday, December 30th: Second Russia explosion; Five NFL coaches fired; Michael Schumacher critical; Australian sharks "tweeting" to alert swimmers.
View ArticleApostle celebrated by Coatecas natives
Author(s): Elsa MejiaA religious and cultural celebration that’s quickly become an annual tradition in Madera drew more people than it ever has before, according to organizers.La Fiesta del Pueblo...
View ArticleService isn’t same, not getting better
Letters to the editorAuthor(s): Madera Tribune reader(s)On Dec. 16, there was a picture and story in The Madera Tribune of a woman who stole a package, that had been delivered by UPS, from the front...
View ArticleMadera sports highlights for 2013
Author(s): Ronald MontezTyler TakedaNo. 1 - Stallion boys cross country takes 2nd at state meet(December 3) After winning its sixth straight Central Section championship including back-to-back Div. I...
View ArticleNew laws to affect motorists
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneSACRAMENTO — Several new laws or changes to existing law that go into effect this year will impact motorists, according to the California Highway Patrol. The following...
View ArticleEvents to ring in the new year
Author(s): Mark SmithLooking for something to do this New Year’s Eve? Then look no further, as a variety of businesses and clubs in town are getting ready for dinners, dancing, champagne toasts, and...
View ArticleNew Year's Day schedule
Author(s): The Madera TribuneThe Madera Tribune will not publish on New Year’s Day, but will resume publication on Thursday. The Tribune offices are open today and will be open Thursday and...
View ArticleAP top stories for Dec. 31, 2013
Author(s): Associated PressHere's the latest news for Tuesday, December 31, 2013: People around the world celebrate the New Year, Colorado prepares for the legalization of marijuana, Obama's health...
View ArticleVets and non-vets welcome 2014 together
Author(s): Elsa MejiaA New Year’s Eve celebration organized by veterans drew more than 100 people to eat, dance and toast. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1981 put on its second annual New Year’s Eve...
View ArticleWater shortage has finally arrived
Letters to the editorAuthor(s): Madera Tribune reader(s)Here you are, folks. Forty to 50 years after the shortage of water was brought to our attention, it has arrived. Thousand-dollar monthly bills on...
View ArticleAt issue with editor’s opinion
Letters to the editorAuthor(s): Madera Tribune reader(s)I’m not sure Editor Doud was being fair in his editorial comparing RomneyCare to ObamaCare. RomneyCare covered one state, while ObamaCare covers...
View ArticleShebelut was part of rewarding team
Letters to the editorAuthor(s): Madera Tribune reader(s)Native Maderan Darwin Shebelut, a business leader who built a car dealership, a housing development and two shopping centers, and helped build...
View ArticleRemembering men who have left us
Letters to the editorAuthor(s): Madera Tribune reader(s)Thoughts on my friend and wrestling coach, Al Kiddy:Coach Kiddy came to us from Oklahoma in the early ’60s. He was assistant to the great Bob...
View ArticleThe great Colorado experiment
Editor's CornerAuthor(s): Chuck DoudAs most of us know, marijuana is the biggest cash crop in Madera County — probably in the entire San Joaquin Valley. Most of the millions made from marijuana don’t...
View ArticleStallions end homestand
Author(s): Ronald MontezThe Madera South girls soccer team faced two-time defending Div. I champ Buchanan-Clovis on Monday night, it marked the third consecutive home match for the Stallions.Each of...
View ArticleFaith and culture evening set
Author(s): Elsa MejiaA local coalition wants to honor the diversity of Madera residents by highlighting cultures, ethnicities and religions in the 18th annual Interfaith/Intercultural Celebration.The...
View ArticleFirst baby of 2014 celebrated
Author(s): Tami Jo NixJust after midnight on New Year’s Day Jake Zosayas Lopez, the first baby born at Madera Community Hospital put in his appearance at 12:02 a.m. The son of Luis and Benita Lopez of...
View ArticleLocal agency to count homeless
Author(s): Elsa MejiaMadera and Fresno officials want to count all the people living in the streets to help them get housing, especially those who served in the military, and are asking the public’s...
View ArticleRare brain cancer claims girl
Author(s): Mark SmithAbby Grace Needham touched hearts in Madera, ValleyA Madera girl whose life became a symbol of hope and warmth for thousands throughout the Central Valley succumbed last week to a...
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