La Ciudad liderada por Liberty vence al Condado liderado por Madera
FRESNO — Capitalizing on seven County errors, the City team pulled out a 15-14 victory in the highest scoring game in the 44 years of the City/County All-Star Softball game. The City team, led by Liberty Hawk standouts Carly Jimenez and Macie Webster did just enough to edge the County last Wednesday at Fresno State’s […]
Madera County School Board announces success stories
The Madera County School Board Association (MCSBA) selected Freedom Home School graduate Brody Adams, Madera South High School graduate Karina Martinez, and Matilda Torres High School graduate Angelica Ortiz-Duran, along with Yosemite High School junior Emily Kirby and Madera South High School freshman Manuel Reyes-Herrera, “Success Stories” individuals. Brody Adams Adams attended Freedom High School. […]
Firearms found in solo collision
Madera Police Department Field Training Officer Joshua Gibbs and Officer Hermosillo were on patrol when they observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle continued northbound on Highway 99 and was soon out of sight early Friday morning. A short time later, dispatch received reports of a traffic collision near Avenue […]
MPD weekend shift makes DUI arrests
The MPD weekend night shift officers had a busy workweek. Despite the increased call volume that comes with the summer season, they continue to proactively enforce DUI laws. Officer Michael Ybarra and Officer Aaron Mao each arrested a driver for driving under the influence of alcohol. These are just two of the multiple DUI arrests […]
Sospechoso de robo baleado, esposa desaparecida
Madera County Sheriff’s Office released information about an officer-involved shooting that resulted in a death, and now, a missing person. The burglary suspect, Gregory Anguiano, was shot, and killed, after taking an MCSO’s taser and was trying to remove the deputy’s firearm. During the investigation into Anguiano, MCSO detectives announced during a press conference Monday, […]
Cross y Mankin ganan en Speedway
Josh Cross and Brennen Mankin were victorious in Saturday night’s racing action on Father’s Day weekend at Madera Speedway. Cross won a narrow victory in the Prelude to the Dream for Mini Stocks, while Mankin won his first career Pro Sportsman feature in a 40-lap contest. Cross led time trials for the Mini Stocks, but […]
Letters: Be careful what you wish for
Well, I guess congratulations need to go out to the writer of a recent “commentary” in the Tribune. You have again reinforced my feelings and opinion about the two biggest faults of the Democrat Party and its followers. But I guess my feelings and opinions don’t matter as they don’t stack up to the obviously […]
Book Talk: John Grisham, ‘Rogue Lawyer’
Some “lawyer books” present a noble, highly principled litigator who enters the courtroom to fight for truth, justice, and the American Way. A kind of Superman with a degree from Harvard Law. That ain’t Sebastian Rudd, the protagonist in John Grisham’s Rogue Lawyer (2015, 388 pages in paperback edition). At best, Rudd is a cynical […]
Letters: ‘Straining at gnats’
I remember a phrase in the King James Bible about “straining at gnats while swallowing camels.” I believe Jesus was talking about the Pharisees, the ruling religious class in His time. They were apparently judging people for minutia while overlooking (or even committing) major offenses that actually meant something. If Jesus said that today, He […]
Rojo blanco y azul para mí y para ti
This year, everywhere we turn, there is great emphasis on the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, especially because of our country’s 250th birthday. So, the colors of our flag are just about everywhere. I keep seeing advertisements for very attractive clothing in these colors, but I know from experience that if I order clothing online, […]