MadTown Robotics best in world
Top ranked globally this season, MadTown Robotics now can be called a world champion. Four California teams — Madera, Atascadero, Burlingame, and El Segundo — were the FIRST Robotics Competition winning alliance for this year’s game, “Destination: Deep Space,” presented by Boeing this past weekend. “It’s only been a couple of days since it happened […]
Parking lot stunt ends in arrest
A Saturday night gathering to watch drivers do donuts in their cars in the parking lot of The Home Depot store on North Schnoor Street and Foxglove Way resulted in a crash and the arrest of Adam Garza, who just turned 21, after police spotted him in the act of doing circles and burning out. […]
Sunrise Rotarians play hosts at fly-in breakfast
Madera Sunrise Rotary held its fifth annual fly-in and breakfast at Madera Municipal Airport. The event was held at Red Tail Aviation’s hangar, where airplanes could be seen up-close, and pilots and flying fans could eat pancakes, eggs and sausages while talking aviation and getting a look at activities out on the runway. Outside the […]
Life Games provide special students with way to show abilities
The Madera County Superintendent of Schools Life Games were held at the Madera District Fairgrounds. The games grew out of a desire to demonstrate that all students, even the most severely disabled, can be included in any activity with the right preparation. The event connects the community to students and families, and to community resources. […]
$55,000 up for grabs at fishing derby
With a record season of snow and rain at Bass Lake, news is good for those wanting to fish, as the lake is full. Anglers have a chance at snagging a portion of $55,000 at the annual Bass Lake Fishing Derby May 4 and 5. The annual event is sponsored by the Bass Lake Chamber […]
Master Gardeners to Host 13th Tour
The University of California Master Gardeners of Madera County are preparing to host the 13th annual Glorious Gardens Tour on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Four gardens will be included in the tour this year, at locations in or near Madera Ranchos, as well as the Three Sisters Demonstration Garden located at the […]
All-Madera Tribune Boys Soccer
Most Valuable Player Christian Garcia Sr. Mid Madera South Once again, Christian Garcia is the MVP of the All-Tribune team. Garcia had 27 goals and 25 assists in what was an historic season for the Madera South boys soccer team, and the school. Garcia’s leadership and skillset on the pitch allowed the Stallions to make […]
All-Madera Tribune Girls Soccer
Co-MVP Itzel Rodriguez Sr. Midfielder Madera Itzel Rodriguez had a sensational 2018-19 season. If her 21 goals and 11 assists didn’t tell the story, her play from a game-to-game basis would. Rodriguez powered the Madera Coyotes with her ability to create, finish in front of goal, but also bang them in from long range. Itzel […]
Blazing her own trail, one fastball at a time
It’s not often we see females take up a male-dominated sport in the high school level and it’s not often that we see them flourish and succeed despite the adversity. For Madera South’s Kaelei Reann Kajitani, breaking the social norms of the sport of baseball isn’t important to the first baseman and left-handed pitcher, nor […]
Opinion: True celebrants of Earth Day
Some of us observed Earth Day on Monday, and I imagine, if you are one of those who believes you can save the earth, you are happy with it and maybe a little proud of yourself. But I’ll tell you who saves the earth, year after year, day after day. It isn’t people who install […]