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Son says man suspected in attack had PTSD
Author(s): Associated PressFRESNO (AP) — The California man suspected of shooting two of his adult daughters was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder after serving in Vietnam as a Marine, the...
View ArticleTunnels and delta restoration at $24.54b
Author(s): Associated PressFRESNO (AP) — The massive twin-tunnel system that would carry water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta and its accompanying delta habitat restoration plan will cost...
View ArticleMadera County Farmers Market three weeks away
Author(s): Elsa MejiaMatch program offers creditsLocal agencies who want to increase the public’s access to fresh fruits and vegetables are set to open this year’s Madera County Farmers Market in three...
View ArticleTeachers deliver pleas in final board meeting of the year
Author(s): Mark SmithHundreds of teachers and hours of discussion were part of the Madera Unified School District’s (MUSD) final board meeting of the year earlier this week.Clad in red Madera Unified...
View ArticleAlpha names volunteer of the year
Author(s): For The Madera TribuneA former elementary school teacher who has donated her time to tutor young at-risk students in reading for five years has been named Alpha Elementary School’s Volunteer...
View ArticleStallions get set for a run in State Meet
Author(s): Ronald MontezFor Madera South seniors Jose Herrera and Uriel Cabanas, there won’t be any deer-in-the-headlights look when the two step on the Veterans Memorial Stadium track to face the...
View ArticleCattle theft bill passes Assembly
Author(s): Mark SmithProposed legislation that would increase the penalties on livestock theft unanimously passed the State Assembly on Thursday, clearing way for consideration in the Senate.Proposed...
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Hate crime alleged in beating
Author(s): Associated PressFRESNO (AP) — Prosecutors say the beating of an 82-year-old Sikh man outside a Fresno Sikh temple was a hate crime. The Fresno County district attorney said Thursday that a...
View ArticleCal Fire investigates cause of Oakhurst Lodge blaze
Author(s): DJ BeckerThe cause of the fire that destroyed a third of the Oakhurst Lodge on May 23 remains under investigation, according to Cal Fire authorities.Guests at the hotel were awakened shortly...
View ArticleFrom a home, church has grown into people’s hearts
Author(s): Mark SmithWhen it comes to humble beginnings, few institutions can compare to Westside Christian Fellowship church.Started in 2003 inside the living room of Pastor Barry Benard’s wife...
View ArticleChild-predator suspects nabbed
Author(s): Mark SmithTwo Madera men and one woman were arrested Thursday on felony charges of conspiracy to commit lewd acts with a minor after an undercover police officer posed as a 13-year-old girl...
View ArticleFood Bank fundraiser ‘simply outstanding’
Author(s): Mark SmithThe charitable spirit of Madera was on display earlier this week as nearly 150 people enjoyed dinner, took part in auctions, and listened to live local music as part of the Madera...
View ArticleFather’s Day event planned
Author(s): Elsa MejiaA county agency that aims to enrich the lives of Madera’s youngest children is organizing an event to celebrate Father’s Day.Themed “Daddy and Me,” the two-hour celebration...
View ArticleFalse alarms at downtown Wells Fargo
Author(s): Mark SmithIf you’ve seen police with guns drawn outside the downtown Madera Wells Fargo lately, officers say don’t worry — everything is okay.For the past week, Sgt. Gino Chiaramonte with...
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High-speed rail plan hinges on voter promises
Author(s): Associated PressSACRAMENTO (AP) — California’s high-speed rail authority is breaking the promises made to voters when they approved $10 billion in bonds to build the nation’s first bullet...
View ArticleCharter school sends off seniors
Author(s): The Madera TribuneSherman Thomas Charter High School celebrated its commencement ceremony Friday evening. This year's graduates are Janessa Calderon, Logan Cortez, Destiny Rose...
View ArticleHigh schools prepare for sober grads
Author(s): Tyler TakedaWhile Madera and Madera South high schools strive to make their commencement ceremonies memorable, the respective schools’ senior classes are working hard behind the scenes to...
View ArticleRoad rage blamed for 10-car pileup
Author(s): DJ BeckerAn alleged incident of road rage about 5:30 a.m. Friday caused a 10-car pileup on State Route 99, according to the California Highway Patrol.Both southbound lanes of the freeway,...
View ArticleGround broken on interchange
Author(s): Mark SmithSeveral local officials and politicians came together to break ground on a construction overhaul project at the Avenue 12 and State Route 99 interchange Friday.Standing on soil...
View ArticleTop stories for Sunday, June 2, 2013
Author(s): Associated PressHere's the latest news for Sunday, June 2nd: 3 storm chasers killed; Russia trip reveals no new Boston bombing clues; Quake shakes Taiwan; Zombies march through Prague.
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