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Valley diocese files for bankruptcy
Author(s): Associated PressSTOCKTON (AP) — A central California Roman Catholic diocese has declared bankruptcy after paying out millions of dollars to plaintiffs in sexual abuse allegations over the...
View ArticleDeadline near for farmer noms
Author(s): Elsa MejiaThe Madera Chamber of Commerce wants to honor an individual with an excellent record in leadership, service and contributions to Madera County agriculture. To do this, it is...
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$180M owed for bullet train aid
Author(s): Associated PressBy Juliet Williams SACRAMENTO — California officials sought Wednesday to reassure congressional Republicans that the state will be able to match billions of dollars in...
View ArticleGonzalez: ‘Trust me; lower the fees’
Author(s): Bill CoateSchool supt. pleads for reduction for developersAfter a dozen presentations from the audience and a lengthy debate among the school board over developer fees, it fell to Madera...
View ArticleAP top stories for Jan. 16, 2014
Author(s): Associated PressHere's the latest news for Thursday, January 16th: Dangerous wildfires in the hills around Los Angeles; Michelle Obama says she's "50 and fabulous"; Beijing smog scare; and...
View ArticleArtisan cheesemaking, good opportunity
Editor's CornerAuthor(s): Chuck DoudOne of the things on which Madera is missing out is the opportunity to become a part of the artisanal cheese business.Artisanal cheeses, according to the national...
View ArticleCoyotes tie Memorial in CMAC opener
Author(s): Ronald MontezWhen the Madera girls soccer team faced San Joaquin Memorial-Fresno in the County/Metro Athletic Conference opener, it was a game dominated by stellar play from each team’s...
View ArticleStallions almost perfect in win
Author(s): Tyler TakedaAfter knowing his Madera South wrestling team received six forfeits, coach Jason Gaeth-Pearce knew his team could pick up a County/Metro Athletic Conference victory.In the eight...
View ArticleCouple celebrates 50th anniversary
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneOn Friday, Oct. 11, Roy and Cecelia Jones had a blessing of their 50th Anniversary at St. Joachim Catholic Church. Father Gustavo Lopez was the celebrant, and the...
View ArticleTea party to fund wildlife garden
Author(s): Farin MontanezDozens of Maderans will gather for tea, sweets and sandwiches at an afternoon tea party Feb. 1 to benefit the Three Sisters Demonstration Garden, and tickets are still...
View ArticleAccused Westberry burglars caught after 8-mile chase
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneMadera County — A Madera trio that allegedly burglarized a home on Westberry Boulevard and then led a Madera County Sheriff’s detective on an eight-mile chase Thursday...
View Article‘We need water, we need action’
Author(s): Mark SmithValley residents flood capitol for water answersSACRAMENTO -- Hundreds of Valley residents and accompanying lawmakers descended upon the state capitol Thursday to rally support on...
View ArticleShowBiz Minute: Johnson, Redford, Critics
Author(s): Associated PressRussell Johnson of "Gilligan's Island" dies; Redford "fine" about Oscar snub; "Gravity" dominates Critics' Circle Awards.
View ArticleAP top stories for Jan. 17, 2014
Author(s): Associated PressHere's the latest news for Friday, January 17th: President Obama sets new limits over phone data; Octomom pleads not guilty to welfare fraud; Syria missiles hit the Lebanese...
View ArticleRotary Club honors 6th grader
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneThe Madera Sunrise Rotary recognized Rachel Diaz, a sixth grade student at Berenda Elementary School, as their Student of the Month for January. Rachel’s family joined...
View ArticleCoyotes bounce back with 3-1 win
Author(s): Ronald MontezAfter dropping a puzzling 3-0 match at upset-minded San Joaquin Memorial-Fresno in the County/Metro Athletic Conference opener, the Madera boys soccer team desperately needed a...
View ArticleHawks get first test in NSL
Author(s): Tyler TakedaAlthough the Liberty Hawks wrestling team gave the Washington Union-Easton Panthers six forfeits in 14 matches, the Hawks still gave the Panthers a tough battle in the remaining...
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Governor proclaims a drought
Author(s): Associated PressLOS ANGELES (AP) — California is nearly as dry as it’s ever been. High water marks rim half-full reservoirs. Cities are rationing water. Clerics are praying for rain....
View ArticleLocal leaders react to drought declaration
Author(s): Mark SmithAfter California’s driest year on record, Gov. Jerry Brown declared Friday a drought emergency in the state.The declaration came a day after hundreds of Central Valley farm...
View ArticleMan gets 4 years for murder
Author(s): Mark SmithFontes family feels justice not served One of three men accused in the 2012 murder of 44-year-old Maderan Gerald Fontes struck a deal with prosecutors and was sentenced this week...
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