Arcola still lives
A number of folks who are interested in the history of Madera perked up when attention recently turned to an important name from Madera’s County’s past. We are talking about Arcola. “Arcola” was brought to this area in 1868, and carries with it images of the Old South. At one time it was the ante-bellum […]
The widow — Andrea Quintero, part 1
Maybe you’ve seen her headlamp bob down Avenue 14 in Madera County during the predawn hours. The widow’s long, wavy raven-black hair cascades around her shoulders like a shroud and rebounds with each step as she runs to the cemetery that holds the love of her life. The headlamp pulled over her ball cap illuminates […]
Arrest made for child sexual abuse material
The Madera County Sheriff’s Investigations Bureau received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material activity occurring in Madera County. Detectives identified 27-year-old Madera resident Matthew Mark Collier as a suspect in the case. On May 14, detectives, alongside the Central California Internet Crimes Against […]
County honors law enforcement
Madera County held its annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony in front of the downtown Madera County Courthouse Museum, honoring the lives of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice while protecting those in the community. Madera County Sheriff Tyson Pogue welcomed members of law enforcement and community members who arrived to pay their respects and honor […]
Sierra Vista recognized as a PLC work school
Sierra Vista Elementary School has been recognized by Solution Tree as a Promising Practices Professional Learning Community (PLC) at Work® for its early success in improving student achievement and strong commitment to collaborative professional learning. PLCs are schools where educators work together in ongoing, job-embedded learning to ensure all students succeed. The PLC at Work […]
Supervisors focus on fire department
As Madera County heads into the drier heat of the upcoming summer months, fire prevention and safety was a central theme during Tuesday’s supervisors meeting. Several agenda items related to fire included the recognition of the promotion of Fire Chief Chris Trinidade. A resident of Madera County, Chief Trinidade had been with the CalFire Madera […]
Treasurer-Tax Collector concludes annual sale for delinquent property taxes
The Madera County Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office successfully concluded its annual Defaulted Property Tax Sale, generating more than $630,000 in recovered revenue and reactivating the taxpaying status of 11 delinquent parcels back to current. The tax sale did not receive minimum bids for five parcels; information regarding the next steps will be posted on our website. […]
Honoring 15 years
Originally published Oct. 6, 2021. • • • As I write this, I am celebrating 15 years of bringing to you, our supportive readership, my little column Gravy by the Slice. While I know my musings will never be the most important article in The Madera Tribune, I can only hope in any given edition […]
Opinion: Have a baby, get $5,000 — a good deal?
U.S. President Donald Trump has offered to give $5,000 to every woman who has a baby. If you’re poor, especially abjectly poor, this probably sounds like a good deal. It’s not. At this writing, he has not promised prenatal care, government-paid delivery and hospitalization, paid parental leave from work, pediatric services, or free or partly-subsidized […]
Coyotes settle for share of CMAC title
Heading into Tuesday’s regular season finale, the Madera Coyotes softball team had a chance to win the County/Metro Athletic Conference title, outright, with a win against the Sanger Apaches. However, mistakes cost the Coyotes in a 10-4 loss, and it also may have cost the Coyotes the chance to host a playoff game. Even with […]