MUSD board names new principals
The Madera Unified Board of Education met to discuss various items on their biweekly agenda. One notable item was the introduction of two new principals taking over at La Vina and Cesar Chavez elementary schools. “We have two really proud schools, both in need of a long-term principal,” MUSD Superintendent Todd Lile said at Tuesday’s […]
Failed intersection stop leads to fatality
Merced Communications Center received a call of a crash involving two vehicles, at the intersection of Avenue 25 and Road 9. CHP Madera Area officers responded to the scene Tuesday morning at about 5 a.m. A 39-year-old woman from Chowchilla was driving a gray 2014 Nissan Altima, traveling southbound on Road 9, approaching the intersection […]
New area code coming to the 559
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) reminds Californians to prepare for the introduction of the new 357 area code that will be added as an overlay to the 559 area code region starting March 26. The 559 area code serves central California, and includes all or portions of Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Tulare, and Kings […]
Toros rally late for win over Coyotes
Trailing two games to one, the Matilda Torres Toros rallied for a fourth set victory over the Madera Coyotes in the season opener Tuesday in Joe Flores Gym. The Toros rallied from an 18-16 deficit in the fourth set to win the set 27-25 after 12 straight side out. They overtook the Coyotes in the […]
Coyotes pick up solid first win
Although it was the first game of the season, Madera Coyotes softball coach Judy Shaubach was pleased with how her team fared in the season opener against the Redwood Rangers at Zimmerman Field. The Coyotes scored runs in the first four innings for a 4-2 victory Wednesday over the Rangers. Vivian Nombrano tossed a complete […]
Mistakes plague Stallions in loss
The Madera South Stallions had trouble getting started, but settled down in a 12-4 season opening loss to the Edison Tigers at Eddie Chapa Field. The Stallions walked 11 batters and committed eight errors in the loss. Of the 12 runs, eight were earned. Edison wasn’t clean, as well. They walked 10 batters in the […]
Opinion: Is the airplane era ending?
When passenger airplanes were still something of a novelty, people dressed up for their flight. Airline personnel were pleasant and helpful, and there was no charge for luggage. If you had your boarding pass, you just needed to get to the airport sometime before scheduled take-off. On long flights, meals were served. Aisles were wide, […]
My favorite job
By the title of this article, you may think I will write about my job at the Madera Tribune. I do love my job working in this wonderful community of Madera, with a staff of wonderfully dedicated people who not only love Madera, but also love the Madera Tribune. This job is indeed a great […]
Barsotti legacy of hard work paid off
The 32 year-old Italian packed his bags and prepared to leave his native village of Marlia in the Province of Lucca. The year was 1900, and the upcoming journey to the United States was not to be taken lightly. Domenico Barsotti was married and had a family. Coming to America meant leaving his wife, Louisa, […]