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. […]
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 […]
City returns to host 4th of July Spectacular
The City of Madera is bringing back its beloved 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular on July 4 at the Madera District Fairgrounds, 1850 Cleveland Avenue. Gates will open at 5 p.m., with the fireworks display set to begin at dusk, approximately 9 p.m. Admission and parking are completely free. The announcement caps a years-long community […]
DUI arrest uncovers illegal fireworks
A DUI arrest in Madera led officers to the discovery of nitrous oxide tanks, believed to be used for inhalation purposes, and illegal fireworks inside the vehicle Tuesday evening. While impaired driving alone puts lives at risk, illegal fireworks create an additional danger for our community. Illegal fireworks can cause serious injuries, start devastating fires, […]
Madera County School Board announces success stories
The Madera County School Board Association (MCSBA) selected Freedom Home School graduate Brody Adams, Madera South High School graduate Karina Martinez, and Matilda Torres High School graduate Angelica Ortiz-Duran, along with Yosemite High School junior Emily Kirby and Madera South High School freshman Manuel Reyes-Herrera, “Success Stories” individuals. Brody Adams Adams attended Freedom High School. […]
Firearms found in solo collision
Madera Police Department Field Training Officer Joshua Gibbs and Officer Hermosillo were on patrol when they observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle continued northbound on Highway 99 and was soon out of sight early Friday morning. A short time later, dispatch received reports of a traffic collision near Avenue […]
MPD weekend shift makes DUI arrests
The MPD weekend night shift officers had a busy workweek. Despite the increased call volume that comes with the summer season, they continue to proactively enforce DUI laws. Officer Michael Ybarra and Officer Aaron Mao each arrested a driver for driving under the influence of alcohol. These are just two of the multiple DUI arrests […]
Cross and Mankin win at Speedway
Josh Cross and Brennen Mankin were victorious in Saturday night’s racing action on Father’s Day weekend at Madera Speedway. Cross won a narrow victory in the Prelude to the Dream for Mini Stocks, while Mankin won his first career Pro Sportsman feature in a 40-lap contest. Cross led time trials for the Mini Stocks, but […]