County courts to maintain protocols
Madera County Presiding Judge of the Superior Court, Ernie LiCalsi, issued the 31st general order of the Madera County Superior Court on June 18 in regards to reopening California. The order reads: On March 4, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation that a state of emergency existed in California as a result of the […]
Madera High School promotes 411
The following are graduates of Madera High School: Ramon Jr Agredano, Larissa Maria Aguilar, Andrew Trinidad Aguilar, Shane Zavier Aguilar, Isaias Almaraz, Cristian David Alonzo, Osvelia Lopez Alvarado, Michelle Alvarado-Ramirez, Amanda Alvarez Blanco, Antonia Amezcua, Mayra Amezola-Mariscal, Juventino Cornelio Anaya-Suarez, Rain Ridge Andaverde, Arissa Aaliyah Arias, Jocelin Arias Hernandez, Aakashdeep Aujla, Janae Raelyn Avila, Haley […]
Rape suspect gets two life sentences
Earlier this week, a judge ordered Carlos Bolanosto serve two sentences of life in prison without the possibility of parole,in addition to a consecutive 54-year, 4-month sentences, after a jury convicted Bolanos of multiple sex crimes earlier this year. This case was investigated by Madera County Sheriff’s Detectives Michael Thomas and Manuel Chavez in the […]
Yosemite tourism officials offer advice for park reservations
OAKHURST — California’s tourism sector is roaring back to life, and although the rest of the state is easing restrictions, Yosemite National Park has not announced changes to the temporary day-use reservation system. Yosemite seekers in 2021 must get savvy to the ways in which they can gain access to Yosemite National Park. At the […]
County’s home was long time coming
As cranes eased the granite block into place on the morning of Oct. 29, 1900, construction of the Madera County Courthouse began. It had been a long time in coming, and the people of Madera turned out in throngs to witness the setting of the cornerstone. After a seven-year vagabond existence, the seat of county […]
Opinion: Celebrating a life well lived
On Tuesday friends and colleagues of The Madera Tribune held a celebration of life for our late owner/publisher Charles Packard Doud at the Madera United Methodist Church. Pastor Bert Roper officiated at the service. Chuck and his late wife Annette worshipped at this church for many years. Pastor Roper fondly recalled weekly visits where Chuck […]
Opinion: National Vaccination Day?
It hit Boston in the early 18th Century. However, it had devasted populations of human beings for about 10,000 years, mostly in China, the Asian subcontinent, and Africa. It traveled to Europe sometime between the fifth and seventh centuries and, during the Middle Ages, killed millions of people. In 1720, passengers on a boat from […]
Liberty coach ends tenure with win
EASTON — Liberty Hawks softball coach Steve Uyeda pushed all the right buttons to lead the City All-Star softball team to an 8-4 victory over the County in the 39th annual City/County All-Star softball game at Washington Union-Easton’s Panthers Stadium. Uyeda, who announced he wasn’t returning to the Liberty bench next year, was honored before […]
Coyotes fall in first state playoff game
The Madera Coyotes baseball team was still riding the high of winning the team’s first Central Section championship in eight years and couldn’t battle through it in a 10-3 loss to Camarillo in the first game of the SoCal Regional State championships in Mel Parker Field. The third-seeded Coyotes took an early 3-2 lead in […]
Liberty falls short in championship game
Liberty’s magical softball season ended with a 4-0 loss against Tulare Union in the Div. III Central Section championship game. The young Hawks, who had overcome the odds all season long, faced a much more experienced opponent in the finale, led by pitcher Mia Reynolds. The senior pitched a complete game and allowed three hits […]