County museum to hold Christmas Gala
The Madera County Historical Society will host a Christmas “Night at the Museum” Gala at the Courthouse Museum, 210 W. Yosemite Avenue, on December 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. About two-dozen museum rooms will be decorated with Christmas trees, lights, wreaths and more. Guests may enjoy appetizers, a no-host bar, and a performance by […]
Second half downs Coyotes
The Madera Coyotes boys basketball team was outscored 54-28 in the second half of a season-opening 79-58 loss to the Kingsburg Vikings in Joe Flores Gym. Stevie Estrada led the Coyotes with 21 points, eight rebounds and three blocks. However, he was the only Coyote in double figures. Jeremiah Burk was the next highest scorer […]
Shooting woes hinder Stallions
The Madera South Stallions had trouble finding the bottom of the net, and gave head coach Cole Morgan a loss in his Stallions boys basketball coaching debut. The Stallions made just five field goals, including going 0-for-15 from 3-point range, in a 12-point first half. The Stallions tried to mount a second half comeback, but […]
Letters: Such hypocrites
I’d like to take this opportunity to congratulate those of you who took the opportunity to participate in the No Kings March held on October 18. You were successful, the United States of America does not have a king. Sorry to inform you, but that was settled long, long ago when we declared our independence. […]
Letters: Check the facts
I just re-read the long, silly letter by John Bowers, published in the Tribune on October 8. He compares Democrats to dogs who chase sticks. According to Mr. Bowers, the Democrats are “corrupt.” They have “no sense of humor,” (actually, I find this letter pretty funny.) “They have a low IQ,” and they “tried to […]
Opinion: Your car — a bird poop target?
A new report by a Virginia-based company suggests that bird droppings on your car may not be as random as you might believe. The report is based on survey results and ornithological research. Writing for the Gizmodo Newsletter, Gayoung Lee states that the report’s conclusions “reveal a mix of expected yet surprising insights into the […]
Give thanks
Thursday is Thanksgiving Day, a special day set aside for recognizing and giving thanks for all the many good things in our lives. It is by far my favorite holiday of the year. I have many fond memories of Thanksgiving Days during my life. As I was growing up in central Florida, my family always […]
Madera’s politics turned modern
The year 1948 proved to be a watershed in Madera’s politics. Earlier city elections had been fairly tranquil. Over the previous 40 years, if an incumbent was challenged, the contest didn’t raise anybody’s blood pressure. City elections in 1948, however, revealed that Madera had grown up. All of a sudden city leaders such Mayor John […]
Long-time community leader passes
Madera civic and education advocate, Herman Perez, passed away last Thursday after a two month illness. He was 75. Perez spent the better part of the past three decades leading Madera in a number of ways. “I was working my way to the coast, and I tell people my car broke down in Madera, and […]
Pedestrian fatally struck by train
Madera Police Department officers responded to a report of a pedestrian who was struck by a train in the area of Gateway Drive. and 3rd Street on Tuesday at about 2:45 p.m. When officers arrived, they found a 52-year-old male, who was deceased, near the railroad tracks. All involved parties were contacted on scene. The […]