For The Madera Tribune Grub Gulch, circa 1900. GOLD! That precious metal drew thousands of placer miners to what is now Madera County, and by 1851 they were calling their gathering Grub Gulch. Through the years Grub Gulch emerged from its “tent city” status to take on all of the characteristics of a settled community. In time the town could boast of two hotels, a rooming house, five saloons, a grocery store and a general merchandise store. Located along a curve in the road be

Nancy Simpson/The Madera Tribune DJ Becker speaks to Rotary about a Measure to increase funding for animal services in Madera County by raising the sales tax by a quarter of a percent throughout Madera County. DJ Becker spoke at Madera Rotary Club to explain and promote the circulating petition on a new Measure to fund and expand Animal Services in Madera County. She explained some highlights of the Measure, and also emphasized the desperate need for change and expansion of t

For The Madera Tribune Lois Leonard poses with staff from the EDC, the Board of Supervisors, and friends as she accepts her recognition for 24 years of service. The Madera County Board of Supervisors honored Lois Leonard on her retirement from the Madera County Economic Development Commission (EDC), and her 24 years of service to the community. Supervisor Robert Poythress spoke Tuesday morning on Leonard’s behalf. “Today we’re going to be recognizing truly a backbone of the

On Friday, communities across America, including Madera, put a stamp of approval on Abraham Lincoln’s attempt to end slavery, notwithstanding the fact that he didn’t live to see its ultimate success. On Jan. 1, 1863, the great emancipator issued an executive order declaring an end to human bondage in America, but there was a problem. He left some holes in the order. Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation didn’t free all of the slaves. With a stroke of the pen he freed all of the

Madera Police Department Officer Ryan Harland responded to Del Sol Jewelers, located in the 100 block of E. Yosemite Avenue, regarding the theft of jewelry from the business. During the investigation on July 12, it was determined that several individuals worked together to steal approximately $12,000 worth of jewelry from a display case while a store employee was distracted. Through diligent investigative efforts, Harland identified two of the involved suspects as Kytaisha

For The Madera Tribune Cal Fire Madera fire fighters respond to a fire at a warehouse across the street from Evan’s Feed off of 7th street Tuesday evening. Cal Fire Madera responded to a smoke check at the warehouse structures along 7th Street, but it was quickly upgraded to a commercial structure fire. Cal Fire engines responded Tuesday at about 6 p.m., and found heavy fire within stacked wood chips and hundreds of baled sawdust for livestock near the warehouse. The fire m

OAKHURST — As the country prepares for celebrations of all sizes to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary, Visit Yosemite | Madera County announced a lineup of events throughout the region highlighting the area’s red, white, and blue pride. Look up as one drives through the area, and get inspired by the 33 community art banners lining the streets with a special message from the Welcoming Committee celebrating America’s 250th. Bass Lake will be bustling with parades by land an