Katrina Soliz/The Madera Tribune Chowchilla Chamber of Commerce staff, City of Chowchilla officials and County dignitaries cut the ribbon on a newly-refurbished concession stand at Edward Ray Park. The City of Chowchilla celebrated the completion, and opening, of a newly refurbished concession stand at Edward Ray Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by city officials, community partners, and residents. The building, located near the park’s athletic fields and skate pa

Katrina Soliz/The Madera Tribune The Chowchilla community looks on as the annual Western Stampede commences Friday. Hundreds turned out for the cattle drive along Robertson Boulevard. The event, which spans through the heart of downtown Chowchilla, began in 1958. Madera County is home to the only authentic cattle stampede in the state and hundreds came out for the historic event that kicked off the 69th annual Chowchilla Western Stampede with fanfare, rodeo royalty and plenty

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune The Madera Evening Lions host the 4th annual Running With the Lions Strive for Diabetes 5K run last year at Town and Country Park with more than 100 participants. This year’s event will be April 11. Race coordinators Maggie Stickler and Benny Madrigal are in the final stretch of preparations for the fifth annual Running with the Lions Strides for Diabetes 5K run, sponsored by the Madera Evening Lions.  “Right now, we have 45 people registere

The City of Madera City Council issued a proclamation recognizing March as Red Cross Month to honor neighbors who deliver care and comfort through the American Red Cross Central Valley Chapter. “As a community, we hope never to need it, but when the need is there, we are always thankful for the services they provide,” said Mayor Pro Tem Rohi Zacharia on behalf of the entire City Council at last week’s meeting. “We celebrate the humanitarian Spirit of the City of Madera and re

Job seekers of all experience levels are invited to attend the Madera and Mariposa County Schools’ Careers in Education Fair on March 17 from 1-5 p.m. at the office of the Madera County Superintendent of Schools. The free event will bring together school employers from Madera and Mariposa counties seeking to fill full-time, part-time, and substitute positions.  A variety of classified and certificated positions will be available, including support staff, teachers, and managem

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Madera’s Jayden Martinez punches over a ball during Thursday’s three-set victory over Madera South. Martinez tied for the team lead with six kills while the Coyotes outhit the Stallions 40-28.  The Madera Coyotes boys volleyball team controlled most of the match in a three-set sweep over the Madera South Stallions in Joe Flores Gym.  However, Madera head coach Rhonda Jefferson-Counsel had to call late time outs in two of the three sets befor

Tyler Takeda/The Madera Tribune Liberty’s Macie Webster throws a pitch in Saturday’s victory over Taft. Webster picked up two victories Saturday. She allowed 10 runs, but only two were earned, and struck out 14 batters.  The Liberty Hawks softball team improved to 4-0 to open the season, but it wasn’t the best looking way to do it.  The Hawks defeated Taft, 10-5, and Hoover, 6-5, on Saturday at the Buchanan Preseason tournament. However. Liberty head coach Keith Davis wasn’t