For The Madera Tribune Brody Adams. The Madera County School Board Association (MCSBA) selected Freedom Home School graduate Brody Adams, Madera South High School graduate Karina Martinez, and Matilda Torres High School graduate Angelica Ortiz-Duran, along with Yosemite High School junior Emily Kirby and Madera South High School freshman Manuel Reyes-Herrera, “Success Stories” individuals. Brody Adams Adams attended Freedom High School. He aspires to be a Rodeo Cowboy, compet

Courtesy of Madera County Sheriff’s Department Gregory Anguiano. Madera County Sheriff’s Office released information about an officer-involved shooting that resulted in a death, and now, a missing person. The burglary suspect, Gregory Anguiano, was shot, and killed, after taking an MCSO’s taser and was trying to remove the deputy’s firearm. During the investigation into Anguiano, MCSO detectives announced during a press conference Monday, that they have not been able to conta

For The Madera Tribune A handgun was among two firearms found in a traffic collision that stemmed from speeding early Friday morning. Madera Police Department Field Training Officer Joshua Gibbs and Officer Hermosillo were on patrol when they observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle continued northbound on Highway 99 and was soon out of sight early Friday morning. A short time later, dispatch received reports of a traffic collision near Avenue 16 and

The MPD weekend night shift officers had a busy workweek. Despite the increased call volume that comes with the summer season, they continue to proactively enforce DUI laws. Officer Michael Ybarra and Officer Aaron Mao each arrested a driver for driving under the influence of alcohol. These are just two of the multiple DUI arrests officer have made over the past two nights. Fortunately, in each case, the officers stopped the impaired drivers before anyone was injured. Please

Tyler Takeda/The Madera Tribune The County All-Stars defeated the City All-Stars at the 44th annual City/County Softball All-Star game June 17 at Margie Wright Field at Fresno State. Liberty represented the County while Madera, Madera South and Matilda Torres played for City. From left are Malea Ricks (Madera), Carly Jimenez (Liberty), Xochil Miranda (Madera South), Destinee Avila (Madera), Ariana Garcia, (Torres) and Macie Webster (Liberty). FRESNO — Capitalizing on seven Co

For The Madera Tribune Josh Cross celebrated with the Madera Speedway trophy in the winner’s circle after his victory in the Prelude to the Dream Mini Stocks race on Saturday. Josh Cross and Brennen Mankin were victorious in Saturday night’s racing action on Father’s Day weekend at Madera Speedway. Cross won a narrow victory in the Prelude to the Dream for Mini Stocks, while Mankin won his first career Pro Sportsman feature in a 40-lap contest. Cross led time trials for the