MUSD to put students on board
Madera Unified School District has decided to install students on the local school board to serve — right beside elected trustees at the dais. At each meeting, two students, will take their places to participate in discussing the issues and even voting on them. Their votes, however will be preferential, that is they will not […]
Author gives glimpse of residents
For his 16th book, Madera author Lawrence Lihosit wanted to focus on residents of the town he has set roots in for the past 25 years. Lihosit’s “Neighbors: Oral History from Madera, California, Volume 2” concentrates on interviews from a variety of residents to give a glimpse of their interesting past and insights into their […]
19-year-old dies from gunshot wounds
Police are asking for more information from the public in the recent homicide of 19-year-old Alejandro Moises Gonzalez of Madera, who was shot multiple times in front of family members in front of his home in the 500 block of West 4th Street last Wednesday evening. A female voice was heard screaming “Why? Why?” shortly […]
Becker announces candidacy for Council
Long time Madera resident, businesswoman, and freelance investigative news reporter DJ Becker is announcing her candidacy for the Madera District 2 City Council race. The seat is currently held by Jose Rodriguez. Becker said covering the Madera City Council for The Madera Tribune for many years provided the motivation for her to enter the race. […]
Camarena Health brings Health & Wellness Center jobs to Tesoro Viejo
Camarena Health has announced its collaboration with Tesoro Viejo on the development of a health and wellness center. This new, state-of-the art 13,000 square-foot building will be situated in the heart of Tesoro Viejo’s Town Center and will provide medical, dental, health education and other wellness services for both patients and the community. “It is […]
Chowchilla woman dies in solo crash
A Chowchilla woman was killed Saturday after losing control of her car about 6 p.m. on northbound State Route 99 just south of Avenue 17, according to the California Highway Patrol, and alcohol is suspected as a contributing factor. Authorities identified Katrina Wood, 30, as the fatality. Wood was driving a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV […]
Brogdon succeeding in second call-up
A second trip to the Majors is proving to be successful for former Liberty pitcher Connor Brogdon with the Philadelphia Phillies. Brogdon picked up his first Major League victory Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays. He tossed 1 2/3 innings. He allowed a hit, walked two and struck out two. In addition, in that game, […]
Stallions Cook up first win for head coach
2014 EXETER — With the Madera South football team trailing Exeter 19-7 midway through the third quarter in a road game, the Stallions lined up for a punt on a fourth-and-15 from their own 27-yard line. A high snap that went above Madera South punter Cristian Guillen’s head forced the senior to track down the […]
Shepherd adds to points lead with fourth win
Two-time Nut Up Pro Late Model champion Buddy Shepherd earned his fourth win of the season, eclipsing 300 laps led for the year in the process, taking round No. 7 at Madera Speedway. The MAVTV-televised action also saw Bradley Erickson win his fourth 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series feature, as well. Blaine Rocha led the […]
Opinion: Hey, Never Trumpers!
Many people say, “I’d vote for anyone but Trump … I can’t stand him!!” Or they spew forth the rhetoric, “I can’t believe that you are voting for Trump.” Or, “There is no difference between the candidates on the Republican or Democratic tickets.” Well folks, please listen up! This is not a junior high or […]