Historic building near tracks damaged by fire
Two small fires broke out just after midnight Wednesday morning and damaged empty commercial buildings downtown Madera before being extinguished by fire fighters. No injuries were reported. The first fire is believed to have been caused by a homeless person living alongside the railroad tracks and using a fire for cooking or warmth at Yosemite […]
Hospital to light 40-foot tree; blood drive also scheduled
The Madera Tribune Madera Community Hospital will host at a community Christmas tree lighting of a 40-foot redwood at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27. No reservations are required. People are invited to bring family and friends for caroling, hot beverages and holiday treats. The lighting ceremony, on Giving Tuesday, will follow by one day a […]
Perko’s owner earns awards
Long-time Perko’s Cafe owner Kelly Molina was honored for her hard work and dedication to her restaurant with a pair of awards at a recent company meeting. Molina and Perko’s received a sales grown award for sales over goals every month this year. “And probably for the past couple of years,” Molina said. She was […]
Semi overturns, spilling tons of hay
Southbound lanes of heavy traffic on State Route 99 were brought to a standstill Wednesday about noon, after a semi truck hauling a double trailer of hay overturned and jackknifed across both lanes directly under the overpass at Avenue 24, according to the California Highway Patrol. Public information officer Greg Rodriguez, said the driver of […]
Madera Police Log: Nov. 6-7
The Madera Police Department reported the following incidents. Nov. 6 2:06 a.m. — Animal noise complaint near Jericho Drive and Michoacan Court. 8:17 a.m. — Animal injured in the 700 block of Milano Lane. 12:30 a.m. — Driving under the influence in the 1500 block of Country Club drive. 12:33 a.m. — Assault with a […]
Ford wins Valley title, Stallions girls advance
FRESNO — Fresh off winning the County/Metro Athletic Conference in dominating fashion, Madera’s Unique Ford ran past the Central Section Div. II field to capture the Valley Championship title. Ford easily won the race Thursday at Woodward Park. She outdistanced Grace Rubio from San Luis Obispo by almost 30 seconds. “It feels super good,” Ford […]
Jay Chapel also celebrates 125 years
As Madera County’s Quasquicentennial draws to a close, we can’t let it end without paying tribute to Richard Curtis Jay who founded Jay Chapel. Just as the county is celebrating its 125 anniversary, so is Jay Chapel celebrating its Quasquicentennial. In the same month that the electorate voted to create Madera County, so did Jay […]
Walmart gives its Madera store a new look
Madera’s Walmart has been remodeled as part of an improvement initiative in its stores. Customers will enjoy the following store improvements, according to store manager Julio Segura.: • State-of-the-art electronics department with interactive displays that allow customers to try laptops, tablets, mobile phones and more before purchase • Enhanced home and apparel departments with a […]
Dennis the tuxedo cat takes over a household
Animals can be the heart of every home. Certainly, they can provide love and entertainment to families. As I promised in my last article, I will introduce you to the most “colorful” character in our home. By colorful, I do not mean he physically has color. In fact, he is a black and white tuxedo. […]
An experience at DMV
The California Department of Motor Vehicles takes a lot of criticism from politicians and the public, and no doubt some of it is deserved — long lines, under-trained clerks, poor service — but that didn’t seem to be the case in Madera’s DMV office a few weeks ago. In fact, it was entirely the opposite. […]