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August 12, 2026 • For The Madera Tribune

FMAS thanks Madera Cleaners

Becky Koop from the Friends of Madera Animal Shelter (FMAS) presented Madera Cleaners & Laundry with a heartfelt thank you plaque in recognition of their...

August 12, 2026 • For The Madera Tribune

Filing periods extended for offices

The filing period for the following offices has been extended to August 12 at 5 p.m. School District Offices — Governing Board Member • County...

August 12, 2026 • For The Madera Tribune

Letters: Re: Jim Crow

Are we the only ones? No. In early times, slavery was the norm. Not just us, (a British Colony), but Spain, Portugal, Netherlands most others,...

August 8, 2026 • For The Madera Tribune

Obituary: Leona Carol Pistoresi

Leona Carol Pistoresi, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on July 24, 2026, at the age of 84 following a brief illness....

August 8, 2026 • For The Madera Tribune

Obituary: Raymond Smiley

Raymond Smiley, was born to Grady and Lenora Smiley, on July 13, 1951. He started his schooling with Dixie Land Elementary School, and went to...

August 8, 2026 • For The Madera Tribune

Madera Unified opens new school

The new King Husein School in the Madera Unified School District officially opened Friday to students. The school will serve from TK to eighth grade...

August 8, 2026 • For The Madera Tribune

Madera Police hosts swearing-in ceremony

The Madera Police Department hosted a Swearing In and Promotion Ceremony last week to welcome six new officers and announced the promotion of another. City...

August 8, 2026 • For The Madera Tribune

Caltrans to close State Route 99 lane

The southbound No. 2 lane of State Route 99 from Avenue 24 1/2 to Avenue 24 will be closed on Sunday. The one mile closure...

August 8, 2026 • For The Madera Tribune

Letters: A concerned American

A while back I wrote a letter warning everyone about a group of people who have infiltrated the Democrat Party here in the United States....

August 8, 2026 • For The Madera Tribune

Garden color with Anna

There is no doubt that we have officially entered the annual doldrums of summer. For gardeners that means embracing the cooler morning hours donned with...