

Mountain man’s Christmas tradition brings joy to community
For The Madera Tribune Coarsegold’s John Baker has been showcasing Christmas magic with his two-corner home display for many years. He...
Tyler Takeda
Some things we just know
A few days ago, I was driving to a location where I had never been, I had gotten directions from a resource many of us use now, Google....
Nancy Simpson


Going nuts? Enjoy it
Schlurcher, Wikimedia Commons Fresh from the oven, or saved for later, almond crescent cookies are sure to melt in your mouth. It never...
Cathie Campbell


Snacks for party time
Eric Yuen, freerangestock.com If you want ease, combined with tasty flavor, consider adding some pigs in a blanket to your table of party...
Cathie Campbell
Christmases I remember
When I was a child, I fully bought into the whole Santa Claus thing. Santa was my hero, and I loved the anticipation of Santa’s visit to...
Nancy Simpson
The time of joy
The light shows are prevalent this time of year. As you drive around the neighborhoods of Madera, you will see a variety of displays of...
Nancy Simpson


Enjoy some holiday spice
Jill Wellington, freerangestock.com Shape them into stars, girls or boys, or anything else. Gingerbread cookies taste wonderful in any...
Cathie Campbell
The good landlords
There has been a lot of publicity lately about how landlords (or landladies) treat tenants. There was a proposition this year about rent...
Nancy Simpson