Poythress close to reelection
In Tuesday’s Presidential Primary Election, the local race many Madera residents were concerned about looks to have been decided. Madera County Board of Supervisor, District 3 was run contested for the first time since 2016, and Robert Poythress is leading the race. Poythress, who defeated Rick Farinelli in 2016 to earn his seat, has earned […]
Tribune honors women who make a difference
In honor of International Women’s Day on Friday, The Madera Tribune tasked its employees to choose a woman who has made an impact on them, and on others in the Madera community. The following are their selections. The Madera Tribune Sports Editor Tyler Takeda selects Madera South High School Athletics Director Andrea Devine as his […]
A Tornado in Madera: My experience
Courtesy of Gina Webb, Berenda Elementary teacher. It was my mom’s idea for me to write this down while the experience is fresh. Last Friday, I was leaving my classroom around 3:40 p.m. As I unlocked the side gate and turned right to get to my car, a breeze picked up. It blew my hair […]
Monroe teacher named Educator of the Year
Elizabeth Ochoa, a teacher at Monroe Elementary School, was honored as the Region 7 California League of Schools Elementary Educator of the Year for 2023-24 in December. Ochoa gave a speech at the event, emphasizing students’ potential and teachers’ impact, which resonated with the audience. She also talked about all the lessons her students have […]
Hit-and-run collision on Gateway
Tuesday night, Madera Police Officers responded to a DUI collision where a vehicle traveling south on Gateway Drive struck one vehicle at Gateway Drive and Madera Avenue. After the first collision, the driver fled the scene and continued south on Gateway Drive where it struck a second vehicle at Gateway Drive and 12th Street, which […]
Cop killer barely escaped vigilante justice
The tragic assassinations of police officers cause every community in America to take stock, and Madera is no exception. On the streets, in the coffee shops, and in the churches, Maderans share their shock and sorrow at these unspeakably horrific crimes. In the midst of the empathy that local folks have for the grieving families […]
The day of the apron
The very first thing I made in my high school sewing class was an apron. The class was Home Economics, where we also learned to cook. I still have that apron I made in the ninth grade. It is made of a gold-colored gingham, and I embroidered a cooked turkey on the front. Aprons are […]
Coyotes score late for mercy win
The Madera Coyotes softball scored in every inning except the first, and invoked the mercy rule for a 10-0 victory over the Dinuba Emperors at Madera Coyote Softball Stadium. The Coyotes banged out 14 hits, stole nine bases and took advantage of six Dinuba errors for Tuesday’s victory. The Coyotes scored a run in the […]
Opinion: Women behind the scenes
Every year, during Women’s History Month, I research the history of women in fields that are not traditionally recognized for their female participants. Consequently, I’ve written about subjects like women gunslingers, women lighthouses keepers, and even women pirates. This year, let’s look at the movie industry. Early Hollywood The Hollywood film industry was a male-dominated […]
Obituary: In Memory of Ronald Eugene Childers, 1941-2024
On Oct. 5, 1941, in Long Beach, California, Ronald “Ron” Eugene Childers entered the world, destined to become a loving father, devoted husband, hard worker and a that genuinely good man. After a good life with many friendships, Ron passed away on March 3, 2024, at the age of 82, succumbing to the challenges posed […]