Madera remembered Athletic Hall
In July 1966, somebody decided to change the appearance of downtown Madera by taking the top off of the Richard Mah building in the 200 block on the south side of Yosemite Avenue. The demolition project was the talk of the town and made the front page of The Madera Tribune. The landmark building had […]
Do you like your name?
A few months ago I was making a purchase at one of our local stores. As the cashier was checking out my goods, I noticed her name was Nancy, so I told her that is my name, too. She asked, “Do you like your name?” I thought it was an odd question for her to […]
Get the soup kettle out
Many people, myself included, enjoy the variations of the seasons. I can’t say I enjoy feeling cold, but for the few times I find myself outside on winter days, the cold air does give a person a brisk pick-me-up. I am not into snow sports, now that my kids have grown, but I like looking […]
DUI crash on Road 27
CHP Madera Officers responded to a solo vehicle traffic crash on Road 27, north of Avenue 17 on Tuesday at about 2 p.m. A 47-year-old woman from Madera was driving a black Ford Explorer, northbound on Road 27, at an unknown speed. Due to her level of alcohol intoxication, she veered to the right and […]
Madera business helps with LA fires
By the time this article publishes, a Cal-Pacific Supply truck will have made its third trip to Los Angeles to help supply firefighters with tools needed to help the many wildfires in the area. Owner Mike Alamari made sure to get the supplies quickly to the front line to help the fire fighters. “We didn’t […]
Madera County residents make SNHU lists
MANCHESTER, NH — Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following Madera County students that were named to the Fall 2024 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time […]
MUSD implements Phone-free Policy
As part of Madera Unified School District’s ongoing commitment to enhancing student engagement and creating a focused learning environment, all MUSD middle schools and one alternative education school will implement a new phone-free policy, which started Tuesday. Under this initiative, students will be required to place their phones inside Yondr pouches, where they will remain […]
Next of kin assistance needed
The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating the next of kin for 59 year old Rebecca Dawn Huff (DOB 03/29/1965), who passed away in a Fresno County hospital on December 10. Huff’s last known address was in Raymond. Her Emergency Contact on file has not returned calls or messages. The […]
Trauma response tools shared with MCSOS staff
Renowned author and national speaker, Julie Kurtz, provided training and useful tools for Madera County Superintendent of Schools (MCSOS) staff to start the 2025 year. Kurtz specializes in trauma-responsive, social-emotional, and resilience-building skills within the early childhood to 12th grade educational setting. Her presentation focused on brain development and ways in which to keep communication […]
Wrong-way driver caught
Madera Police Department Officer Marcus Crouch was in the “right place at the right time” when he observed a motorist driving on the wrong side of the road near Olive Avenue and Stadium Road. The driver, Alejandra Dominguez, was stopped after she nearly struck another vehicle head-on while on Olive Avenue on Wednesday. She was […]