Flag dedication held for Perez room
A program was held to dedicate a framed portrait of a flag with symbols of America, honoring American veterans. Former Madera Mayor and community leader Herman Perez purchased the portrait to be hung in the conference room at the new complex in Madera’s new Esperanza Village, on the southwest corner of C and 6th streets. […]
Waffle Spot readies for clam chowder
Madera’s Waffle Spot will host the third annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off and all eyes are to unseat two-time champion Stacy Cornaggia from Backstreet Bar and Grill. In addition to Backstreet and Waffle Spot, Sugar Pine Smokehouse will vie for the title. They have been a part of the Cook-Off since its inception in 2021. The […]
City manager gives updates on Madera
Madera City Manager Arnoldo has been open about sharing information of activities going on in the city. The Madera Tribune’s Tyler Takeda sat down with Rodriguez for a semi-regular chat about what is going on with the city. “There’s a lot of new things happening in the city,” he said. “We’re still working on the […]
Warren Armstrong and the Madera Method
Last week two Madera educators enjoyed a visit with Action News Anchor Warren Armstrong at ABC30 studios. Eighth grade teachers Scott Gandy (Eastin-Arcola) and Samuel Colunga (La Vina) presented Armstrong with copies of the latest books produced by the Madera Method. The popular news anchor has been following the progress of the Madera Method for […]
Coyotes bunt by Stallions
Heading into extra innings deadlocked at five against Madera South, Madera Coyotes baseball head coach Andy Underwood knew he had to change things up, so he did. He called for a drag bunt for No. 3 hitter Eric Wilson. Wilson was successful and that led to a six-run eighth inning that included three more bunts […]
One bad inning downs Coyotes
For six innings, the Madera Coyotes softball team went toe-to-toe with one of the best teams in Div. II. However, it was the one bad inning that led to a 7-0 defeat at Zimmerman Field. In what may be the final game at Zimmerman Field before the Coyotes move into its palacial softball stadium this […]
Opinion: A city worrying about its drunks
First published in The Madera Tribune, on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013. The good people of San Francisco are still scratching their heads over what to do with all the drunks who hang out on the sidewalks downtown. The city did come up with a special court to handle public drunkenness cases, but it was found […]
The Battle of the Balcony
On the morning of Oct. 15, 1902, Major Oliver Hein and Captain Daniel Tate led their 68 troopers out of Yosemite National Park where they had been standing guard duty since June 26. Prior to that they had been in the middle of the rugged guerilla warfare in the Philippines. Now on this particular morning, […]
Military to civilian life transition, part 1
Veterans’ Voices is directed toward veterans and their families who have given so much to ensure our freedom in this country. This is an area where you may share your experiences, or read of other veterans’ experiences. We thank you for your service, and hope that you know how much you are loved and appreciated. […]