Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Cogir of Cedar Creek executive director Rob Huntley, holding scissors, is joined by representatives and presenters for a ribbon-cutting ceremony in honor of Cedar Creek’s 20 year anniversary celebration on January 16. It was a chilly, foggy afternoon as people gathered at the front entrance of Cogir of Cedar Creek to celebrate its 20th anniversary last week. Debi Bray, President and CEO of Madera Chamber of Commerce welcomed all to this gran

For The Madera Tribune Members from the Madera Irrigation District stand with members from Stanford University in front of a well field named after Stanford professor Richard Luthy. The MID and Stanford are partnering to research groundwater recharge. Madera Irrigation District (MID or District) has partnered with Stanford University on groundwater recharge research. The project involves the assessment of recharge basin performance from both a water quantity and water quality

Building on its ongoing commitment to simplifying care, Walmart continues its 2026 health momentum with The Wellness Event — a free, nationwide health and wellness experience taking place Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Walmart stores across the country, including Madera’s Walmart at 1977 W. Cleveland Avenue. Designed to help customers feel informed, supported and energized, the event brings together Walmart’s pharmacy, vision and wellness teams for essential health scr

Haley Fromholz will be on trial for murder during this year’s Honorable Edward P. Moffat Madera County Mock Trial on January 15, 20, 22, and February 11.  The Mock Trial is a simulation of a court case where high school students act as attorneys, witnesses, clerks and bailiffs. This year students will try the fictional case People vs. Fromholz. Mock Trial students will also be discussing the Fourth Amendment during the pretrial and whether or not evidence from a deleted folde

Dumping an animal is a serious crime in Madera County. The Madera County Sheriff’s Office has vowed they will investigate these cases and hold people accountable. If anyone can no longer care for an animal, there are legal and humane options available. If anyone witnesses illegal animal dumping in Madera County, report it to the MCSO, as animal cruelty will not be tolerated in the County.

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Community members join hands to sing “We Shall Overcome” at the conclusion of Sunday’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Local Host Committee put together a program for the annual MLK celebration that was superb, according to many who attended. Alejandro Juarez, Principal of Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School served as emcee for the afternoon. The nearly 250 attendees were welcomed by Donald Holley, presiden

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune A section of Yosemite Avenue is closed westbound at Tozer Street due to an ongoing construction project along Yosemite Avenue. Construction and upgrades to key elements of Madera’s water system are underway as part of a broad effort to ensure safe, dependable service for residents and businesses now and in the future. The City’s water system relies exclusively on local groundwater. Madera operates 18 municipal wells that each produce between

California Highway Patrol Madera officers responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash, on Road 28 1/2, north of Harper Boulevard on January 9 at about 12:15 a.m. A 21-year-old man from Madera was driving a 2026 Toyota Corolla, southbound on Road 28 1/2. A 41-year-old woman from Fresno was driving a 2011 Nissan Altima, southbound on Road 28 1/2, and made a U-turn from the right shoulder, directly in front of the Toyota’s path. As a result of the Nissan making the U-turn, the fron