Madera holiday house vandalized
For the past 15 years, Jeff Cox has been decorating his house at the corner of Lemon Tree and Almond for the holidays, but most importantly Christmas. However, a ‘Scrooge’ almost took the Christmas spirit from Cox by vandalizing three inflatables on Nov. 29 in front of his house. “They did it really early at […]
Was the mineshaft killing really murder?
Clio was the Greek goddess of history. She whispered the secrets of the past into the ears of mortals who then passed them on. Over the ages, however, Clio has lost her voice. She doesn’t speak as clearly as she once did. Just ask those 8th grade historians in Mrs. Hatfield’s class at Howard School. […]
Opinion: Government population surprising
I saw something the other day that made me wonder whether we will survive as a nation. It was this: The Census Bureau reports that the United States supports 89,004 separate governmental entities. That number includes everything from state governments to school boards to the vast federal bureaucracies and the armed forces. It includes the […]
Letter: Dems just trying to influence voters
Watching today, 12-04-19, it is clear to me that the Democrats are not really interested in conviction, but to influence voters for the next election. They have presented law professors to make Constitutional Law Statements, and concluding them with personal opinions of pure guilt. This, without rebuttal, plants the seed of guilt in the minds […]
Letter: Hold landlords accountable
The article “Council vote gives tenants more time” (Madera Tribune, Nov. 23) highlighted the great work done by the city, passing an emergency ordinance protecting the 200+ residents. Great work! Many of Madera’s population rents from apartment complexes like Laguna Knolls or private landlords. Tenants, including myself, have lived in non-maintained homes renting from slumlord-like […]
Opinion: Random observations
The most disturbing day for my parents’ generation came on Dec. 7, 1941. My father was 15 years old and attending classes at an institution known as the Tennessee Industrial School, a combination boarding school and orphanage. He worked in the fields to help earn his keep and graduated high school at age 17. He […]
Liberty posts shutout against Madera
Angelica Ponce’s first half goal lifted the Liberty Hawks girls soccer team to a 1-0 road win against Madera. The senior launched a shot from about 25 yards out and celebrated with her teammates as the ball sailed over the goalkeeper before finding the net in Wednesday’s victory. The game was originally scheduled to be […]
Merced pulls away from Madera for win
After a 30 point loss to the Merced Bears last year, the Madera Coyotes girls basketball team cut it by 23 in a 42-35 loss in Joe Flores Gym. The Coyotes couldn’t keep the Bears off the boards Tuesday night and the Bears took advantage of Madera’s inexperience for the win. “I thought we battled,” […]
Stallions miss out on victory over Selma
The Madera South Stallions girls basketball team had the Selma Bears where they wanted with a chance to win the game with 2.4 seconds left. However, two free throws went off the rim and the Bears pulled out a 50-49 victory Monday at Madera South in the Stallions’ home opener. “They are learning how to […]