Suspects detained on carjacking suspicion
Madera County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a home in the 31000 block of Wyle Ranch Road in North Fork on Nov. 26 for a report of an assault with a firearm. During the investigation, it was determined that Kenneth Anthony Couch 37, and Robert James Puls, 34, attempted to steal a vehicle from the […]
McFarland too much for Coyotes inside
McFarland’s Kathy Rodriguez dominated the paint in a 49-38 victory over the Madera Coyotes girls basketball team on the first day of the Madera Shootout in Joe Flores Gym. Rodriguez scored 17 of McFarland’s 23 first half points and ended with 25 in the game to lead all scorers during a 49-38 victory Wednesday. “We […]
No there, there!
Enjoyed your column as usual. Your last paragraph could have added the price $$ for all this fodder, $6-7 million so far….ahh! Paid for by who else? The people. Don’t you just love government (City of Madera — ahh again) … great story. Thank you for all you do to make a local news paper […]
Furor over employee salaries
The Madera Tribune received the following comments online about articles and local happenings. City hall shakeup Speculation has been that longtime city administrator David Tooley, and possibly other high-ranking city officials, may be stepping down, or may have been terminated last week after weeks of criticism by residents claiming “excessive” raises and salaries being paid […]
David Tooley resigns
Too much money, or not enough
Wednesday’s City Council meeting was full of grist for the news mill. The one subject that had everybody’s attention, of course, was the resignation of David Tooley after 25 years as Madera’s city administrator, and the allegations that led to it. If you want to read about that, check out DJ Becker’s excellent story on […]
Countdown to Christmas
Out and about this week I ran into an acquaintance in front of the credit union. We chatted awhile and the subject of child rearing came up. She said if she had spoken to her mother or father the way some kids do today she would have been knocked across the room. Children acting up […]
Stallions get win in overtime
The Madera South Stallions girls basketball team used a scoring burst in overtime to defeat the Coalinga Horned Toads in the first game of the Madera Shootout in Joe Flores Gym. The Stallions held a 48-47 lead with 9.4 seconds left, but a missed 3-pointer gave the Horned Toads the ball out of bounds with […]
Stallions gallop past Kerman in six-goal affair
The Madera South Stallions boys soccer team dominated the Kerman Lions behind six goals from six different players at Lee DaSilva Field at Memorial Stadium. “I think they stepped up to the plate, they all performed” Madera South first-year coach Enrique Garcia said. “They all did their part and we got the good win.” The […]
Ortega wins in Valley UFC event
The Central Valley’s first UFC event came to a dramatic close after Brian Ortega executed a guillotine submission of UFC-veteran Cub Swanson in the second round to extend his undefeated record to 13-0 at the Save Mart Center. After one of the biggest fights of Ortega’s career, he attributed the positive atmosphere around his camp […]