Editorial Policies
Capture the moments that matter! Whether it’s a school event, a local celebration, or a sports victory, your photos can help tell the story of our community. We invite you to share your images with us, but remember, if they include identifiable individuals, a signed photo release is required. From group photos to individual snapshots, we want to see what you’ve captured. Just follow our guidelines for submission, and you could see your work published in the Madera Tribune! Join us in celebrating our community through your lens—read on to learn how to submit your photos today!
Crash leads to fatality
California Highway Patrol Madera officers responded to a crash involving two vehicles, at the intersection of Avenue 18 1/2 and Road 19. A 25-year-old man from Madera was driving a green 2000 Toyota Tacoma, traveling northbound on Road 19, approaching the intersection at Avenue 18 1/2 Wednesday evening at about 6:30 p.m. A 40-year-old from […]
U-Turn ends in tragedy
CHP Madera officers responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash, on State Route 41, north of State Route 145. A 19-year-old man from Fresno, was driving a 2011 Mercedes E350, northbound on SR-41, north of SR-145 on June 19 at about 8 p.m. An 86-year-old man from North Fork was driving his 2014 Harley-Davidson, northbound on […]
Mad-Kids Summer Camp
Registration is being accepted for the annual Mad-Kids Summer Camp, sponsored by the Madera Police Department and City of Madera Parks and Community Services. The Camp is open to youths ages 8-12 and is $40 per person. It is a sports-based camp from July 27-30 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the John W. Wells Youth […]
Letters: Figure out how to measure it
The June 13 edition of The Madera Tribune had an article from its own Nancy Simpson. Nancy talked about prices now, and from years past. What she said was true. Some of the prices she recalled were lower than I remembered (I thought I was older). Yes, prices were lower, but so were the wages. […]
I love coffee
Most people who know me are aware of at least three things about me: 1) I have strong faith in God, 2) I am patriotic; I love my country, and 3) I love coffee. A day without coffee is like a day without breath. When I got involved with my church here, Madera United Methodist […]
The people spoke — Madera incorporated
Madera’s early history has several watersheds. The town was founded in 1876; it became the county seat in 1893. Construction of the brand new granite courthouse was commenced in 1900, and the Madera Sugar Pine Lumber Company began operation in 1902. These are some of the more significant salients that protrude above the flow of […]
Opinion: Graduation address — a lesson learned
We’ve all been there, perhaps as graduating students, perhaps as the parents or grandparents. Graduation day. We managed to get through college, and/or we watched our offspring complete a course of study. It’s a proud day. And it is always capped off by optimistic speeches, either by a student who prophesies a brilliant future or […]
New definition regarding fireworks law
The Madera Police Department would like to remind residents that, as of June 12, a recent change to the Madera Municipal Code regarding fireworks is now in effect. One of the changes to the Municipal Code includes a new definition of a “Responsible Party.” This change allows officers to hold property owners, parents, guardians, or […]
Sunrise Rotary honors middle school students
Three middle school students were honored by Madera Sunrise Rotary. These students were recognized for following the Rotarian motto of “Service Above Self.” Each month teachers select a Student of the Month at all Madera Unified middle schools. The counselors and administrators then chose the ones to be honored as the Rotary Service Above Self […]