[{"id":49693,"date":"2026-09-22T20:06:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T03:06:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maderatribustg.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=49693"},"modified":"2026-09-22T20:06:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T03:06:15","slug":"master-gardener-checklist-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/master-gardener-checklist-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Lista de verificaci\u00f3n de jardinero maestro"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy the last flush of blooming roses along with the bounty of the fall harvest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tareas:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Adjust watering systems as weather cools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Remove and dispose of any fruit and nuts that cling to the tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 To discourage spider mites, spray hedges and shrubs with water to clean them and keep them free of dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Water citrus, being careful not to overwater. Continuously wet soil risks root rot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Poda:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Do not apply any treatments to pruning cuts or other wounds because these materials are ineffective (and often detrimental).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Deadhead and shape rosebushes to promote a final fall bloom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fertilizaci\u00f3n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Wait two weeks after planting new flowers and vegetables before feeding with organic or complete fertilizer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Add bulb fertilizer to planting hole before planting bulbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Siembra<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 This is the best time to plant shrubs and groundcovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Groundcovers: Carpet bugle (Ajuga), Germander (Teucrium chamaedrys \u2018Nanum\u2019).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Perennials: Cyclamen, French tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus), cranesbill (Geranium).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Before planting winter vegetables, turn a generous amount of compost into the vegetable bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Fruits and vegetables: garlic, onion sets, lettuce, parsley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Trees, shrubs, vines: Acacia baileyana, strawberry tree (Arbutus \u2018Marina\u2019), hawthorn (Crataegus), sago palm (Cycas), desert willow (Chilopsis linearis).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Disfruta ahora:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Annuals and perennials: vinca (Catharanthus), chrysanthemum, dianthus, coneflower (Echinacea), globe amaranth (Gomphrena).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Bulbs, corms, tubers: dahlia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Trees, shrubs, vines: pineapple guava (Feijoa), morning glory (Ipomoea), crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Fruits and vegetables: almonds, lettuce, melon, nectarines, persimmon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Fall color: goldenrain tree (Koelreuteria), sweet gum (Liquidambar styraciflua).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cosas en las que pensar:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Do not replace vinca with pansies in the same bed, due to a soil borne fungal root rot that affects these plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Source: Adapted from A Gardener\u2019s Companion for the Central San Joaquin Valley, 3rd edition, currently available from Fresno County Master Gardeners for $30. These can be purchased at our demonstration garden \u2014 Garden of the Sun, 1750 N Winery (McKinley\/Winery), open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon, and via email at mgfresno@ucanr.edu. Gardening questions answered as well at mgfresno@ucanr.edu. Prepared by Terry Lewis, Master Gardener UCCE Fresno County.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Enjoy the last flush of blooming roses along with the bounty of the fall harvest. Tasks: \u2022 Adjust watering systems as weather cools. \u2022 Remove and dispose of any fruit and nuts that cling to the tree. \u2022 To discourage spider mites, spray hedges and shrubs with water to clean them and keep them free [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_theme","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"page_builder":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[25,36,46],"class_list":["post-49693","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-lifestyle","tag-agriculture","tag-environment","tag-organizations"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49693","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49693"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49693\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49694,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49693\/revisions\/49694"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49693"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49693"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49693"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":49688,"date":"2026-09-22T19:59:04","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T02:59:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maderatribustg.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=49688"},"modified":"2026-09-22T20:04:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T03:04:21","slug":"raisin-a-fuss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/raisin-a-fuss\/","title":{"rendered":"Raisin a fuss"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"49688\" class=\"elementor elementor-49688\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3c6e8d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e3c6e8d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21b27f9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"21b27f9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I recently was reminded that not everyone is able to enjoy eating raisins. Most people can, but not everybody.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once in a while, it is a good thing to be grateful for all the foods we can safely eat and to not take that for granted.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For all those who can eat raisins, a very important local agricultural crop, here are a few recipes for you to enjoy. Hope you are enjoying the transition from summer to fall.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Carrot raisin salad<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4 1\/2 cups shredded carrots<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1 can (8-oz.) crushed pineapple, undrained, optional<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3\/4 to 1 cup raisins<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1\/2 cup sugar, or to taste<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2 tablespoons sugar, or to taste<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1\/2 taza de mayonesa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1 1\/2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. In a large bowl, combine carrots, pineapple and juice, raisins, 1\/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar (or to taste), mayonnaise and lemon juice.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Cover mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving, so flavors can blend. Makes 12 servings.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Pastel de compota de manzana y pasas<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>15 onzas de pasas sin semilla<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1 taza de az\u00facar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1\/2 taza de az\u00facar moreno<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pizca de sal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1 cucharada de canela<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1 cucharadita de nuez moscada<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2 huevos<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3\/4 taza de mantequilla sin sal, a temperatura ambiente<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2 1\/2 tazas de harina<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2 cucharaditas de bicarbonato de sodio<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2 tazas de pur\u00e9 de manzana<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Precalienta el horno a 175 \u00b0C. Engrasa y enharina un molde para pasteles con tubo o un molde Bundt.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. En un taz\u00f3n para mezclar, bate la mantequilla y el az\u00facar a velocidad media. Incorpora los huevos, uno a la vez, batiendo bien despu\u00e9s de cada adici\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Calienta la compota de manzana hasta que est\u00e9 muy caliente, luego incorpora el bicarbonato de sodio a la compota de manzana. Agrega esta mezcla a la mezcla de mantequilla\/az\u00facar batidas.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. Agrega la harina y la sal, y mezcla bien. A\u00f1ade las pasas y m\u00e9zclalas. Vierte en el molde preparado y hornea de 50 a 60 minutos o hasta que al insertar un palillo \u00e9ste salga limpio.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5. Retirar del horno y dejar reposar 10 minutos cubierto con un pa\u00f1o limpio. Volcar sobre un plato y dejar enfriar completamente antes de cortar.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Chewy soft oatmeal raisin cookies<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1 cup unsalted butter, softened<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1 cup light or dark brown sugar, packed<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2 huevos grandes, a temperatura ambiente<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1 cucharada de extracto de vainilla<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1 tablespoon unsulphured or dark molasses<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1 2\/3 cups all-purpose flour<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1 cucharadita de bicarbonato de sodio<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1 1\/2 teaspoons cinnamon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1\/2 cucharadita de sal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3 cups old-fashioned whole oats<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1 cup raisins *see note<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1\/2 cup chopped, toasted walnuts (optional)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>*Note: Soak the raisins in warm water for 10 minutes before using (blot very well to dry them).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream the softened butter and both sugars together on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs and mix on high until combined, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl, as needed. Add the vanilla and molasses and mix on high until combined. Set aside.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt together. Add to the wet ingredients and mix on low until combined. Beat in the oats, raisins, and walnuts (if using) on low speed. Dough will be thick, yet very sticky. Chill the dough for 30 to 60 minutes in the refrigerator (do the full hour if you\u2019re afraid of the cookies spreading too much). If chilling for longer (up to 2 days), allow to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before rolling and baking.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Preheat oven to 350. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. Roll balls of dough (about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie) and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheets. You can use a cookie-dough scoop, since the dough can be sticky. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until lightly browned on the sides. The centers will look very soft and under-baked. Remove from the oven and let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. The cookies will continue to set on the baking sheet during this time. Makes 26 to 30 cookies.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Chocolate-covered raisin treats<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Adapted from the folks at Kellogg\u2019s.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3 tablespoons butter<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1 package (10-oz.) large marshmallows, or 4 cups mini marshmallows<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1 teaspoon chocolate flavoring<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6 cups crisped rice cereal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1\/2 cup chocolate-covered raisin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stirring constantly, ass marshmallows and cocoa powder. Melt until well blended. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate flavoring.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Add the cereal, mixing well. After the cereal is well coated, sprinkle the raisins in and mix slightly.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Using buttered hands (if cool enough to handle), spatula or buttered wax paper, press the mixture firmly into a 13-by-9-inch dish that has been lightly coated with cooking spray.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. Allow to cool and become firm, then cut into 2-inch squares (or your preferred size). Best if served the same day. Makes 12 servings, depending on how you decide to cut them.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I recently was reminded that not everyone is able to enjoy eating raisins. Most people can, but not everybody. Once in a while, it is a good thing to be grateful for all the foods we can safely eat and to not take that for granted. For all those who can eat raisins, a very [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":49678,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_theme","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"page_builder":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[62,18],"tags":[38],"class_list":["post-49688","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-above-the-fold","category-lifestyle","tag-food"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49688","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49688"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49688\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49692,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49688\/revisions\/49692"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49678"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49688"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49688"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49688"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":49673,"date":"2026-09-22T19:30:27","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T02:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maderatribustg.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=49673"},"modified":"2026-09-22T19:30:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T02:30:34","slug":"obituary-joe-martinez-urbano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/obituary-joe-martinez-urbano\/","title":{"rendered":"Obituary: Joe Martinez Urbano"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joe Martinez Urbano, who was born on Oct. 18, 1932, in Nogales, Arizona, to Juan Urbano and Isabel (Martinez) Urbano, passed away on Sept. 3, 2026, in Madera, California, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, devotion, and love for his family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joe was enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country with honor. During his military service, he received several medals, including the Korean Service Medal, recognizing his dedication and sacrifice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following his military service, Joe built a successful career through skill, discipline, and an honest work ethic. He owned and operated his own automotive autobody shop for 30 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joe was deeply devoted to his family. He is survived by his wife, Maggie Urbano, and his children, Joseph Rick Urbano Jr., Vincent Tim Urbano, and Rosemary Urbano Leonard. He is also survived by his two siblings, Raymond Urbano and Dinnie Falcon. In addition, he leaves behind four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visitation will be held on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, from 8-10:30 a.m., at Jay Chapel in Madera, California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Recitation of the Rosary, followed by a Mass, will be held Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at 11 a.m., at St. Joachim Catholic Church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Madera, California, following the Mass.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Joe Martinez Urbano, who was born on Oct. 18, 1932, in Nogales, Arizona, to Juan Urbano and Isabel (Martinez) Urbano, passed away on Sept. 3, 2026, in Madera, California, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, devotion, and love for his family. Joe was enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country with honor. [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":49670,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_theme","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"page_builder":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[33],"class_list":["post-49673","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-obituary","tag-death"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49673","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49673"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49673\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49674,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49673\/revisions\/49674"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49670"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49673"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49673"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49673"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":49671,"date":"2026-09-22T19:28:46","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T02:28:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maderatribustg.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=49671"},"modified":"2026-09-22T19:29:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T02:29:00","slug":"obituary-in-loving-memory-of-lawrence-thomas-fernandez","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/obituary-in-loving-memory-of-lawrence-thomas-fernandez\/","title":{"rendered":"Obituary: In Loving Memory of Lawrence Thomas Fernandez"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lawrence Fernandez was born in 1947 in Madera, California, to Lillian and Frank Fernandez. He is now welcomed into heaven by his beloved parents, brothers, Butch, Thomas and Gary Fernandez and niece Claudia Fernandez. He leaves behind his wife Susan Fernandez, his Sister and Brother in law Barbara and Samuel Scheider, daughters Shannon Harvey (Husband Soren), Marissa Bower (Husband Eric) and Emily Clay (Husband Cody). Seven grandchildren Matthew Gallegos, Jacob Coronado (Wife Nikki), Makayla Soria, Chase Brazil, Kyle Brazil, Lillian Clay and Kallum Clay. Three great grandchildren Luke Gallegos, Brady Gallegos, and Brody Coronado, . As well as many loved nieces and nephews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lawrence was a devoted husband, loving father, and a friend to everyone he met. His goofy personality, adventurous spirit, and warm heart brought joy and laughter to the lives of so many. He had a special way of making people feel welcome, and his friendly nature made it easy for him to create lasting friendships. Lawrence lived life on his own terms, never allowing fear or limitations to hold him back from pursuing the things he loved. He embraced every adventure and made the most of every moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lawrence had a deep love for the outdoors, especially fishing, which brought him peace, joy, and countless memorable moments. Whether he was spending time by the water or enjoying the simple pleasures of life, he found happiness in every adventure. He was also a talented artist, expressing his creativity and imagination through his artwork. His love for art reflected the unique way he saw the world and allowed him to leave behind pieces of himself for others to cherish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lawrence was a proud Native American of Chukchansi heritage, and his heritage was a deeply cherished part of who he was. He carried the strength, pride, and traditions of his people in his heart and was passionate about preserving his Native American roots. He proudly passed that love and appreciation for his heritage down to his daughters, instilling in them the same strength, determination, and unwavering pride in their Native American identity. His legacy will continue through his family and the generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lawrence was also a proud Vietnam Army veteran who served our country with honor and dedication. His military service was a significant part of his life, and he took great pride in having answered the call to serve. His courage, sacrifice, and commitment to our nation will always be remembered and honored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May he rest peacefully, knowing his legacy lives on through his family, his heritage, his art, and the countless lives he touched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Service: Recitation of the Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, at St. Joachim Catholic Church in Madera, California.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lawrence Fernandez was born in 1947 in Madera, California, to Lillian and Frank Fernandez. He is now welcomed into heaven by his beloved parents, brothers, Butch, Thomas and Gary Fernandez and niece Claudia Fernandez. He leaves behind his wife Susan Fernandez, his Sister and Brother in law Barbara and Samuel Scheider, daughters Shannon Harvey (Husband [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":49669,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_theme","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"page_builder":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[33],"class_list":["post-49671","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-obituary","tag-death"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49671","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49671"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49671\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49672,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49671\/revisions\/49672"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49669"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49671"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49671"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49671"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":49663,"date":"2026-09-19T07:12:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T14:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maderatribustg.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=49663"},"modified":"2026-09-18T19:40:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T02:40:22","slug":"county-library-celebrates-milestone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/county-library-celebrates-milestone\/","title":{"rendered":"County library celebrates milestone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Madera County Library is celebrating a historic milestone this month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Board of Supervisors proclaimed September as National Library Card Sign Up Month, recognizing the 125th anniversary of the Madera County Library at Tuesday\u2019s regular meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The county libraries serve as a vital lifeline of education and information to strengthen our communities by providing a place for everyone to connect, learn, and grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The library has advanced its services offering Chrome Books, iPads, and a Bookmobile to travel to rural areas providing personalized, comprehensive library services to people who may have difficulty visiting any of the branch locations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In celebration of its 125th anniversary, the Madera County Library, main branch, will feature violinist Patrick Contreras for a \u201cViolin on Fire\u201d concert at 4 p.m. today. There is no charge for the event. Doors will open at 3 p.m. with a photo exhibit and refreshments.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Madera County Library is celebrating a historic milestone this month. The Board of Supervisors proclaimed September as National Library Card Sign Up Month, recognizing the 125th anniversary of the Madera County Library at Tuesday\u2019s regular meeting. The county libraries serve as a vital lifeline of education and information to strengthen our communities by providing [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":49621,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_theme","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"page_builder":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[62,19],"tags":[29,32,34,39,46],"class_list":["post-49663","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-above-the-fold","category-news","tag-community","tag-culture","tag-education","tag-government","tag-organizations"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49663","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49663"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49663\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49664,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49663\/revisions\/49664"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49621"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49663"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49663"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49663"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":49658,"date":"2026-09-19T07:11:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T14:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maderatribustg.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=49658"},"modified":"2026-09-18T19:38:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T02:38:50","slug":"sheriffs-honor-community-members","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/sheriffs-honor-community-members\/","title":{"rendered":"Sheriffs honor community members"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"49658\" class=\"elementor elementor-49658\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-214a18ab e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"214a18ab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27d64447 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"27d64447\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Madera County Sheriff\u2019s Office honored three community members for helping out and saving lives, and whose courage and willingness to act made a profound difference when others needed them most.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The three members were honored at a ceremony on September 10.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Carlos Perea Romero and Angel Zarco<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just more than one year ago, on Sept. 4, 2025, Romero and Zarco were repairing a tractor near Avenue 8 and Road 23 1\/2 when they noticed thick black smoke coming from the back of a school bus.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The duo immediately alerted the driver, and helped evacuate the students as flames spread through the bus. Romero then climbed back onto the burning bus to make sure every child had made it out.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because of their quick actions, every student was safely evacuated without injury.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pair were later honored by the Madera County Board of Supervisors for their selfless courage and bravery, demonstrating the highest ideals of public service, compassion, and community spirit.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Robert Suderman<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suderman came upon a Madera County Sheriff\u2019s deputy who was being violently attacked by a burglary suspect, Gregory Anguiano, near Avenue 12 and Road 35 on June 19.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An MCSO Sheriff\u2019s deputy arrived in the area, and contacted the suspect, and a confrontation ensued.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the confrontation, the suspect became combative, and took the deputy\u2019s TASER, and fired it at her, embedding both probes into the deputy\u2019s body.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the extremely busy roadway, Suderman stopped his vehicle and, without hesitation, came to the deputy\u2019s aid, physically intervening and disrupting the attack at a critical moment.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suderman placed himself in harm\u2019s way to help someone he did not know simply because she needed help.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe are incredibly grateful to the courageous citizens who stopped and came to the aid of our deputy during a violent struggle,\u201d Pogue said in a news conference after the incident. \u201cTheir actions were heroic, selfless, and a powerful reminder of the strong bond between this community and the men and women who serve it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La diputada logr\u00f3 alcanzar su arma de fuego y dispar\u00f3 contra el sospechoso, quien, a pesar de las medidas de reanimaci\u00f3n, muri\u00f3 en el lugar.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Romero, Zarco and Suderman were presented with the Madera County Sheriff\u2019s Office Citizen Appreciation Award by Undersheriff Brian Esteves and Assistant Sheriff Jason Clark in recognition of their extraordinary courage and selflessness.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Madera County Sheriff\u2019s Office honored three community members for helping out and saving lives, and whose courage and willingness to act made a profound difference when others needed them most. The three members were honored at a ceremony on September 10. Carlos Perea Romero and Angel Zarco Just more than one year ago, on [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":49618,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_theme","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"page_builder":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[62,19],"tags":[29,43],"class_list":["post-49658","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-above-the-fold","category-news","tag-community","tag-law"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49658","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49658"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49658\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49662,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49658\/revisions\/49662"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49618"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49658"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49658"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49658"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":49653,"date":"2026-09-19T07:10:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T14:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maderatribustg.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=49653"},"modified":"2026-09-18T19:35:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T02:35:35","slug":"law-officers-settle-in-for-retirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/law-officers-settle-in-for-retirement\/","title":{"rendered":"Law officers settle in for retirement"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"49653\" class=\"elementor elementor-49653\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43aa680d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"43aa680d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d39b7f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d39b7f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After nearly 30 years of service to the Madera County Sheriff\u2019s Office and the citizens of Madera County, Detective Luis Padgett is finally answering the call for retirement.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Detective Padgett began his career in October 1996, and managed to survive nearly three decades of patrol shifts, SWAT callouts, gang investigations, cold cases, paperwork, and just about everything his profession threw at him.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout his career, Detective Padgett served in patrol in both the mountains and the Valley, was named Deputy of the Year, received the CHP 10851 Stolen Vehicle Recovery Award, twice, and was awarded the Silver Star for Bravery.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He joined the Madera SWAT Team in 2000, and spent more than a decade serving on the team, including as an Assistant Team Leader with the Madera Regional SWAT Team. He also served as a Field Training Officer, helping train the next generation of deputies.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2006, Detective Padgett became the first Madera Sheriff Gang Investigator assigned to the MADGET team, working alongside local and state law enforcement partners.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then came one of his best partners \u2014 DJ. In 2012, Detective Padgett and his four-legged partner completed Narcotics K-9 school, and worked side-by-side in patrol until DJ retired in 2016.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2016, Detective Padgett joined the Investigative Team, where he dedicated his time to reopening cold cases and using advancements in technology, science, and DNA to help bring families closer to answers and justice.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But beyond the awards, assignments, and accomplishments, Detective Padgett will also be remembered for his quick wit, smart remarks, and the ability always to have something to say. His coworkers will certainly miss the laughs and maybe even a few of those perfectly timed comments.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news for Luis? Retirement means no more learning new employee names. After nearly 30 years, just when he finally got everyone figured out, someone new gets hired.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Madera PD Officer Wayson Juarez<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After 26 years of dedicated service to the Madera Police Department and the City of Madera, Officer Wayson Juarez is officially beginning his next chapter.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since joining the Department on Dec. 30, 2000, Officer Juarez served the community in many roles, including Patrol, Housing Authority, Community Outreach, Business Watch, Crime Prevention, and as a School Resource Officer.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But his service went far beyond the badge. Alongside his wife, Marie, he spent years giving back to the Madera community \u2014 helping feed those in need, organizing Christmas toy drives, and providing meals, toys, bicycles, clothing, and hope to more than 10,000 people.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you for 26 years of protecting, serving, mentoring, and giving back. Thank you for being there for the people of Madera and for making a lasting difference in the lives of so many.<\/p>\n\n<h3>MPD Mechanic Juan Puentes<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After 26 years of dedicated service to the City of Madera, Juan Puentes is officially retiring.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He began his career with the City in 2000, and spent more than two decades as a valued member of the Madera Police Department team.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He was responsible for the maintenance, care, and readiness of all police vehicles and equipment, helping keep the officers safely on the road and ready to serve the community.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But Puentes was much more than a skilled mechanic. He was extremely kind, always positive, and always willing to help. His dedication, dependability, and friendly personality made him someone his coworkers could always count on.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Juan leaves behind a legacy of hard work, service, and countless friendships. He will be greatly missed by everyone at the City of Madera and the Madera Police Department.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MPD also wants to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Juan\u2019s wife, Imelda, and their family. Their love and support have been an important part of Juan\u2019s journey and his many years of service to our community.<\/p>\n\n<h3>MCSO Sergeant Amy Roussell<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After 27 years of dedicated law enforcement service, Sergeant Amy Roussell is logging off for the final time.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Roussell began her career with the Los Angeles Police Department in 1999, serving in patrol, vice investigations, and bike patrol before joining the Madera County Sheriff\u2019s Office in 2006.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout the past 20 years with Madera County, she has served as a Deputy Sheriff, Corporal, and Sergeant.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the streets of Los Angeles to the mountains and waters of Madera County, Sgt. Roussell has dedicated her career to serving others, mentoring those who followed, and leading by example.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For anyone who has spent a summer in Bass Lake, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ve seen Sgt. Roussell out on patrol. For 14 years, she helped keep Bass Lake safe during the busy summer months.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After nearly 30 years of service to the Madera County Sheriff\u2019s Office and the citizens of Madera County, Detective Luis Padgett is finally answering the call for retirement. Detective Padgett began his career in October 1996, and managed to survive nearly three decades of patrol shifts, SWAT callouts, gang investigations, cold cases, paperwork, and just [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":49620,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_theme","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"page_builder":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[62,19],"tags":[39,43,46],"class_list":["post-49653","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-above-the-fold","category-news","tag-government","tag-law","tag-organizations"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49653","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49653"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49653\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49657,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49653\/revisions\/49657"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49620"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49653"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49653"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49653"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":49651,"date":"2026-09-19T07:09:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T14:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maderatribustg.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=49651"},"modified":"2026-09-18T19:32:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T02:32:10","slug":"driver-rolls-car-after-falling-asleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/driver-rolls-car-after-falling-asleep\/","title":{"rendered":"Driver rolls car after falling asleep"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">California Highway Patrol Madera officers responded to a solo vehicle crash eastbound on State Route 152, east of Road 16. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The driver claimed to have fallen asleep behind the wheel, resulting in a rollover crash on September 11. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The California Highway Patrol would like to remind the motoring public that drowsy driving can be just as dangerous as driving impaired. A moment of fatigue can lead to delayed reactions, loss of control, and serious crashes-including rollovers. If you\u2019re feeling sleepy, pull over somewhere safe, take a break, and get some rest before continuing.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California Highway Patrol Madera officers responded to a solo vehicle crash eastbound on State Route 152, east of Road 16. The driver claimed to have fallen asleep behind the wheel, resulting in a rollover crash on September 11. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The California Highway Patrol would like to remind the motoring public that [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":49622,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_theme","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"page_builder":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[62,19],"tags":[43],"class_list":["post-49651","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-above-the-fold","category-news","tag-law"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49651","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49651"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49651\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49652,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49651\/revisions\/49652"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49622"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49651"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49651"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49651"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":49649,"date":"2026-09-19T07:08:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T14:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maderatribustg.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=49649"},"modified":"2026-09-18T19:31:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T02:31:11","slug":"vehicle-burglary-investigation-leads-to-arrest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/vehicle-burglary-investigation-leads-to-arrest\/","title":{"rendered":"Vehicle burglary investigation leads to arrest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout the past several months, Madera Police Officers have responded to multiple vehicle burglaries throughout the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As MPD Detectives investigated these cases, they reviewed surveillance footage, followed up on leads, and spoke with residents who provided valuable information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the pieces of the investigation came together, Detectives identified Daren Shore of Fresno as a suspect in multiple vehicle burglaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Shore, along with a search warrant for his residence, on September 10. During the search, investigators recovered several items believed to have been stolen during the burglaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shore was arrested, and booked, into the Madera County Jail on felony charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These cases are a great example of how cooperation between our community, Patrol Officers, and Detectives can help identify those responsible for crimes in our city. We thank the residents who provided surveillance footage and information that assisted with this investigation.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Throughout the past several months, Madera Police Officers have responded to multiple vehicle burglaries throughout the city. As MPD Detectives investigated these cases, they reviewed surveillance footage, followed up on leads, and spoke with residents who provided valuable information. As the pieces of the investigation came together, Detectives identified Daren Shore of Fresno as a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_theme","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"page_builder":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[43],"class_list":["post-49649","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-law"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49649","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49649"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49649\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49650,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49649\/revisions\/49650"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49649"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49649"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49649"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":49644,"date":"2026-09-19T07:07:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T14:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maderatribustg.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=49644"},"modified":"2026-09-18T19:30:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T02:30:07","slug":"torres-flag-football-gets-first-home-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/torres-flag-football-gets-first-home-win\/","title":{"rendered":"Torres flag football gets first home win"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"49644\" class=\"elementor elementor-49644\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d1dbffc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4d1dbffc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16a17597 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16a17597\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It took a while, but the Matilda Torres Toros flag football team finally picked up its first home win with a 33-18 victory over the Los Banos Tigers.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Toros did not turn the ball over for the first time at home, thus scored five touchdowns in Tuesday\u2019s victory.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Toros gained 319 yards of total offense. Adalynn Chavez came in relief of starting quarterback Crystal Galicia, and threw for 170 yards and ran for two touchdowns.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Galicia also threw for two touchdowns and ran for another. Galicia and Chavez combined for 227 yards passing.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Karina Contreras led the Toros with 74 yards from scrimmage.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Defensively, the Toros held the Tigers to 215 yards of offense, including 54yards rushing. Except for a 66-yard pass play, the Toros\u2019 pass defense allowed less than 100 yards.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Toros could have made any attempt of a comeback moot, but couldn\u2019t convert on two chances late in the game.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a Los Banos punt, the Toros went to work. Galicia scrambled for seven yards, and a first down inside Los Banos territory.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Galicia found Cadence Mortier down the middle of the field for 18 yards to the 16. Galicia hit Victoria Macugay for eight yards. Then, Galicia rolled to her right, and threw a jump pass to Contreras in the end zone for the touchdown, and a 6-0 lead with 4:11 left in the first.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Los Banos then drove 66 yards on 11 plays to tie the game. The Tigers converted a fourth-and-18 with a 25-yard pass to the Torres four. Torres was called for a roughing the passer penalty on third-and-goal. Three plays later, Los Banos tied the game with 10:28 left in the first half.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Toros had to punt, and the Tigers took the lead. Los Banos got deep into Torres territory with a 38-yard gain to the nine. The Tigers completed a pass in the end zone for a 12-6 lead with five minutes left in the half.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Toros marched down the field to score before the half. Chavez, on her first snap at quarterback, hit Isabella Perez for a 28-yard gain into Los Banos territory. Chavez found Mortier for 11 yards on fourth-and-10 to the 19. Three plays later, Chavez scrambled, and found running room to the left for a touchdown to tie the game at 12 at the half.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Toros marched down the field to open the second half. Chavez hit Perez for 12 yards, and a first down. She found Geraldine Cantera-Dominguez for 14 yards, and another first down. Facing third-and-23, Chavez hit Amerie Lujan for 10 yards, and then found her again for 25 yards and a first-and-goal.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two plays later, Chavez found the right corner on a scramble from a yard out for an 18-12 lead four minutes into the second half.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contreras returned Los Banos\u2019 punt 31 yards into Los Banos territory. Chavez hit Macugay for 16 yards, and a first down. She hit Milagros Barajas-Romo for 10 to the nine.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a little trickery, Chavez pitched to Galicia, who threw it back to Chavez for a nine-yard touchdown. Macugay caught a juggling ball in the end zone for the conversion, and a 26-12 lead with 3:45 left in the third.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, Los Banos got behind the Torres defense, and caught a long pass, and finished it off for a 66-yard touchdown pass to cut the lead by six just nine seconds later.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Contreras run of 14 yards gave the Toros a first down. Then, Chavez hit Barajas-Romo for 14 yards to the 21-yard line. However, the Chavez threw incomplete on third- and fourth-and-one to turn the ball over.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Toros forced three straight incomplete passes for a punt.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Toros drove 55-yards on eight-plays to inside the Los Banos 10. On second-and-17, Chavez found Macugay for nine yards. Contreras got a third down carry for 10 yards, and a first down.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chavez hit Contreras for a 21-yard gain to the four. The Toros got down to the one, but threw incomplete on fourth down.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pressure from Jasmin Garcia and Angie Fernandez forced a third down incompletion, and a punt.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then, the two teams combined for eight straight plays from the Los Banos 30 yard line. Both teams went four-and-out before Contreras carried for six yards to the Los Banos 24.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Galicia took the shotgun snap, and rolled to her left. She was looking to pitch to Chavez on the outside, but found running room against the grain. Galicia cut back to the right, eluded three flag pulls, and found the end zone for a 24-yard touchdown. Galicia hit Mortier in the end zone for the conversion, and a 33-18 victory.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Orestimba 27, Matilda Torres 13<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Matilda Torres Toros flag football team is still trying to find its footing at home with another loss to a team from the Sac-Joaquin section.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Orestimba Warrios picked off Torres quarterbacks five times, including returning two for touchdowns in a 27-13 victory over the Toros at Toro Stadium on September 10.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amerie Lujan led the Torres offense with 94 yards on seven receptions, and a touchdown. Karina Contreras caught eight passes for 79 yards.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Toros\u2019 offense drove up and down the field gained 293 yards of total offense, including throwing for 253 yards.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Orestimba gained 203 yards with 76 yards rushing, but they didn\u2019t have a turnover.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It took a while, but the Matilda Torres Toros flag football team finally picked up its first home win with a 33-18 victory over the Los Banos Tigers. The Toros did not turn the ball over for the first time at home, thus scored five touchdowns in Tuesday\u2019s victory. The Toros gained 319 yards of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":49619,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_theme","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"page_builder":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[62,23],"tags":[50],"class_list":["post-49644","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-above-the-fold","category-sports","tag-schools"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49644","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49644"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49644\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49648,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49644\/revisions\/49648"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49619"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49644"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49644"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49644"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}]