County, cities share progress
Problem of the homeless at least partially solved Leaders of the county and its cities cited good cooperation and the progress made on multiple topics such as homelessness, regional transportation needs, and enhancing economic development opportunities, as well as a new animal control and animal shelter facility, after working together on those issues the last […]
Chowchilla car and bike show a success
The Chowchilla Chamber of Commerce Classic Car and Custom Bike Show was once again a success. The event, sponsored by Golden Memorial, had more than 100 entries that filled Veterans Memorial Park in Chowchilla with an array of makes and models, colors, and custom motorcycles. Set up began at 6 a.m. for the Car Show […]
Editorial Board endorses for City Council
Madera City Councilwoman Cecelia “Cece” Gallegos, who represents District 1, is the Madera Tribune Editorial Board’s clear choice in the Nov. 6 General Election. Gallegos, who has been in office a little less than two years, was elected in 2016 to replace then-Councilman Andrew Medellin, who was elected mayor when then-mayor Robert Poythress was elected […]
Madera Police Log: Sept. 17-22
The Madera Police Department reported the following incidents: Sept. 17 5:34 a.m. — Juvenile runaway in the 900 block of Barnett Way. 8:30 a.m. — Civil dispute in the 1500 block of East Yosemite Avenue. 9:02 a.m. — Animal complaint in the 33000 block of Kimmel Avenue. 9:58 a.m. — Contempt of court order in […]
Coyotes drop back-to-back games
Coming off a close loss last week to the Sanger Apaches, the Madera Coyotes football team was unable to right the ship after the Edison Tigers rallied for 41 second-half points to upend the Coyotes, 62-48, in a County/Metro Athletic Conference clash at Memorial Stadium. “I was very excited the way our kids performed in […]
Hawks prepare for final three games
REEDLEY — For most of the season, the Liberty Hawks football team seemed to be going through the motions for the final three games of the season. The Hawks are right where head coach Mike Nolte wants them to be after a 49-19 victory over Immanuel-Reedley on Friday to improve to 6-1 this season. “We’re […]
Coyotes edge Stallions to keep streak alive
There were times during her team’s match against Madera South that Madera Coyotes head coach Meghan Haas thought her team’s winning streak in the County/Metro Athletic Conference was going to end. However, her team battled back to win a fourth set and then score three of the final four points of the match for a […]
H. C. Daulton, a quasquicentennial hero
Henry Clay Daulton is a well-known figure from Madera County’s past. He was one of its organizers in 1893, as well as the chairman of its first Board of Supervisors. He is perhaps without peer in terms of his influence upon this part of California. A few years ago when Daulton was inducted into the […]
Even desserts have their own day
We like desserts any day of course, but Oct. 14 (this coming Sunday) is National Dessert Day. Sounds like as good a reason as any to explore some dessert recipes. I used to say I wasn’t much of a cake fan, but during the last few years I have tasted some really good ones. My […]
Preparing for the 2018 mid-terms
The mid-term elections are rapidly approaching. The Madera County elections department mailed ballots to 56,310 registered voters on Oct. 9. “Ballots for this Consolidated General Election must be returned before 8 p.m. on Nov. 6 to the county clerk’s office, 200 West 4th Street, a ballot drop box or one of the vote centers placed […]