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  • Congressman presents $2 million to Madera

    Wendy Alexander/The Madera TribuneCity of Madera dignitaries happily accept two checks for $1 million each from U.S. Congressman John Duarte during a check presentation Friday.United States Congressman John Duarte was in Madera Friday afternoon to present $2 million to the City of Madera. During the check presentation ceremony in front of the City Hall building, two checks for $1 million dollars each were presented to Mayor Santos Garcia along with City Manager Arnoldo Rodriguez and City...

  • Valley guys open Valleystealz

    For The Madera TribuneThe four owners of Valleystealz proudly stand in front of their storefront at 2295 W. Cleveland Avenue. From left are Ali Escheik, Hasan Anjum, Shahroz Ahmad and Zeshan Ahmad.Valleystealz is a new store opening in Madera that will sell sports jerseys, streetwear, hats, clothing, shoes, and more. The Ribbon Cutting is scheduled for Friday at 4 p.m. at 2295 W. Cleveland Avenue.Four young guys — Shahroz Ahmad, Zeshan Ahmad, Hasan Anjum, and Ali Escheik — who were born and...

  • Quilt guild announces show awards

    For The Madera TribuneHeart of California Quilt Guild award recipients show off their ribbon after competing in the “Here We Come a Quilting,” competition in March.The Heart of California Quilt Guild announced the results of the viewers’ choice Awards at the Guild meeting on March 26th. The quilt show, “Here We Come a Quilting” was held on March 16th and 17th at Hatfield Hall. There was a total of 195 entries in the show, which included quilts of many sizes, home décor, and wall hangings,...

  • AAUW to host 5K

    The ninth annual Madtown 5K race/walk will take place at Cedar Creek Senior Living, 500 North Westberry, Saturday morning at 8 a.m. Runners/walkers who have not pre-registered need to arrive between 7-7:45 a.m. The cost is $25. After the race, breakfast will be served to all racers on the back patio of Cedar Creek.This is a fundraiser for the American Association of University Women (AAUW). The proceeds will benefit incoming eighth grade girls who will attend Tech Trek at Fresno State for five...

  • MPD makes car theft arrest

    Over the past couple of months the City of Madera has experienced a spike in thefts of Hyundai and Kia sedans due to a security key flaw.

  • Cinco de PRM to feature run and car show

    Project Run Madera, who has donated hundreds of track athletes in Madera and Fresno County apparel, shoes and socks in the past few years, will host Cinco de PRM on Saturday, which will include a run and a car show. The run will be held at Millview Park on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. There will be a 4K for adults, cost is $30. There will be a 100-meter run for youths, which will be run in flights. There will also be a 50-meter dash for toddlers. Costs for the youths are $5. “Sign-ups for...

  • Coyotes improve in loss to Knights

    Benny Munoz/The Madera TribuneMadera’s Brilynn Santiago slides in safely after rounding the bases for an inside-the-park home run in the first inning of Friday’s loss to the Bullard Knights. The last time the Madera Coyotes softball team battled the Bullard Knights, they were never in the game during a 6-1 loss. However, two weeks later, the Coyotes battled throughout the game and came up just short in a 6-5 loss Friday at Zimmeman Field. The Coyotes answered almost every Bullard score and kept

  • Torres gets rivalry win over Stallions

    Wendy Alexander/The Madera TribuneMatilda Torres’ Angel Garcia reaches up to get a kill attempt past the block of Madera South’s Fer Gutierrez during Thursday’s season finale win over the Stallions.The Matilda Torres Toros closed out the regular season by sending out its seniors with a rivalry victory over the Madera South Stallions on Thursday. The Toros honored seniors Gezer Morales, Anthony Lahr and Kevin Chavez with a four-set victory to send the Toros to the Central Section Div. II...

  • AADG sends gymnasts to Regionals

    Courtesy of Kirsten LamaackFrom left, All About Dance and Gymnastics gymnasts Reagan Williamson, Juanita Robles, Sophie Vega, Lexie Trevino and Nataly Vargas represent their gym. Vargas, Vega and Williamson qualified for the Regionals last weekend.All About Dance and Gymnastics gymnast Chloe Paat-Stansbury earned herself a spot on the Region One State team to represent California in the Regional meet in Mesa, Arizona. Only the top 10 from her level, in all division, get a spot on that team. At...

  • Coyotes beat Toros in pyramid battle

    For The Madera TribuneThe Madera Coyotes Competition Cheer Team celebrates on the mat its County/Metro Athletic Conference championship after defeating Matilda Torres on Friday. Next up are the Section Championships.Introducing the first-ever “Battle of the Pyramids” Stunt match between Matilda Torres and Madera on Friday in Joe Flores Gym. The Coyotes earned a perfect score in defeating the Toros 24-5 Friday, which also earned the Coyotes the County/Metro Athletic Conference championship and...

  • Book Talk: Lockhart, 'Family of Liars'

    E. Lockhart is a pseudonym for Emily Jenkins, who has written numerous books under either name. Her YA novels, suitable for adults of any age, center on the angst experienced by young adults of privileged families. It makes sense that she would have insight into their lifestyles, based on her educational background. Ms. Jenkins grew up in Cambridge, MA, and Seattle, WA, where she attended Lakeside School, a private high school. She also attended summer drama schools at Northwestern University...

  • Fungus among us

    Cat Campbell/For The Madera TribuneA bowl of homemade mushroom barley soup is a meal in itself.Sometimes it can be cringe-worthy to realize that one of my favorite foods (mushrooms) is actually a fungus. But then again, one of my favorite cheeses is Gorgonzola, and it gets its flavor and appearance from mold. And I mustn’t fail to include yeast, which helps us bake breads, as all three are types of fungi. So, I guess I am not really very picky.This time of year, I like to walk around my...