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$500M animal abuse settlement reached
Author(s): Associated PressFRESNO (AP) ― A California slaughterhouse where videotaped mistreatment of cows prompted the largest meat recall in U.S. history has reached a symbolic $500 million...
View ArticleBehavioral Health celebrates new building
Author(s): Elsa MejiaMore than a month after moving in, employees of a county agency cut the ceremonial ribbon at its new building on Friday and showed about 150 visitors around. Refreshments and an...
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Judge backs high-speed rail over farmers
Author(s): The Madera TribuneAssociated PressA judge denied a request Friday from Central Valley farmers who sought to halt work on California’s ambitious high-speed rail project. Sacramento County...
View ArticleMUSD begins hunt for new schools chief
Author(s): Bill CoateMadera Unified school trustees moved quickly to begin the process of selecting a new superintendent to replace Gustavo Balderas, who is leaving the district to become...
View ArticleStore to host collection drive for shelter Tuesday
Author(s): The Madera TribuneOakland Raiders player Jacoby Ford, Raiderettes to meet fansA local cell phone company and Community Action Partnership of Madera County will host Oakland Raiders player...
View ArticleKiwanis honors Stallion senior
Author(s): The Madera TribuneThe Madera Kiwanis Club has named Madera South High School senior Alexander Davila its Ken Taylor Boy of the Month for November.Davila competed on the cross-country team...
View ArticleElks select first student of the month
Author(s): Leon EmoThe Madera Elks Lodge #1918 presented its first middle school Student of the Month award during family night Friday at the lodge. The initial honor went to Thomas Jefferson eighth...
View ArticleCoyotes fall to Emperors in Div. III quarters
Author(s): Mark SmithIt was an emotional night for the Madera Coyote football team on Friday as the season came to a close on the road in a quarterfinal Div. III loss to the Dinuba Emperors, 55-28.The...
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California firm warns of a contaminated sesame paste
Author(s): Associated PressCLOVIS (AP) — A California food company has issued a warning against eating or buying containers of its sesame paste because they could be contaminated with salmonella....
View ArticleRecent arrests as of Nov. 19, 2012
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneAnthony Gomez of Madera was arrested on or about Nov. 15 in Madera County on suspicion of burglary and narcotics possession.David S. Ramos of Madera was arrested on or...
View ArticleVariety of art shown for local weekend tour
Author(s): Elsa MejiaArt in a wide range of mediums was exhibited for visitors in nine different venues over the weekend. Homes, businesses, including restaurants, and a gallery hosted artists as they...
View ArticleFood Bank gives away 400 boxes of holiday foods
Author(s): Mark SmithWith cars lining up for more than a mile, the Madera Food Bank held its Thanksgiving giveaway this weekend, handing out 400 boxes of canned food, chickens, and drinks to those...
View ArticleThunderstorm waters Madera
Author(s): The Madera TribuneThe Fresno River trickled through the center of Madera on Sunday afternoon in the wake of a storm Saturday that dumped as much as one-half inch of rain in some areas.The...
View ArticleElectronic communication is open book
Editor's CornerAuthor(s): Chuck DoudOne of the things that puzzles me is the people who complain about giving up their privacy when they join Web sites designed to take their privacy away from them.For...
View ArticleHome heating tips
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneMARIPOSA — The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit Chief Nancy Koerperich would like to remind the public of...
View ArticleSpeedway caps 2012 season with banquet
Author(s): Ronald MontezWith the 2012 racing season in the books for the Madera Speedway, an assortment of drivers from all nine of its classes gathered Friday evening at the Hatfield Hall for the end...
View ArticleArts council seeks local support
Author(s): Elsa MejiaA television channel promoting artistic and cultural performances and events throughout the Central Valley wants to reward the people who make them happen and also reward those who...
View ArticleCelebrating the gift of giving
Author(s): Mark SmithLocal groups hold annual charity eventA true Thanksgiving meal was made a reality for 40 families on Monday as Thrive Fitness and First 5 Madera County came together to hand out...
View ArticleMan seriously injured in explosion
Author(s): DJ BeckerA fire and explosion of unknown origin seriously injured a Madera man in his late 30s and destroyed a 900-sq.-ft. residence at Country View Kennels, in the 25000 block of Avenue 20...
View ArticleCrunching the Numbers (Nov. 21, 2012)
Author(s): Tyler TakedaMark SmithMadera CoyotesAerial assault: The Dinuba Emperors' star quarterback, Marcus McMaryion, would again prove to be too much for the Coyotes in Madera's season-ending...
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