

Man, 28, admits to killing family dog
Madera Police Department Ambrocio Hernandez. Madera police arrested 28-year-old Ambrocio Hernandez on Monday night on charges of felony...
DJ Becker


Barnett knew a lot more than he told
Madera County Historical Society One of George Barnett’s favorite stories had to do with his family and their fighting roosters. Pictured...
Bill Coate
Another cat column
To anyone who has wondered, I have not written an article for a couple of weeks. I had a few other things on my plate, and I needed a...
Nancy Simpson
Opinion: The cats are actually in charge
Those of us who have cats (or who are had by cats, as the case may be) know that if you think you are in charge of them, you really...
Chuck Doud
Opinion: Sparky said happiness is a warm puppy
Valentine’s Day with its hearts, flowers, and chocolates has passed by for another year. The sentimental holiday for lovers can bring...
Tami Jo Nix


A house of horror
Photo courtesy of Madera Police Department Police are looking for Ernesto Aguayo, 45, of Madera on suspicion of felony animal cruelty. A...
DJ Becker
PETA official takes issue with column
Re: “PETA: Does a Bavarian spit in the Black Forest?” (Dec. 15), the issue with using anti-animal idioms such as “bring home the bacon”...
For The Madera Tribune
Shelter adoption fees halved for holidays
Adoption fees have been reduced by half at the Madera County animal shelter in an effort to get all the animals a new home for the...
DJ Becker