Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Attendees look at raffle prizes during the event. Love INC (In the Name of Christ) of Madera hosted a fundraising banquet at Buena Vista Event Center to raise funds for the organization with silent auction desserts and other items, and drawings.  The organization is part of a nationwide movement, helping churches and community partners come together to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families. Love INC helps those in the co

The Madera County Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls reporting subjects breaking into vehicles in the area of El Vado Drive and Avenue 18 1/2. Deputies responded to the area Sunday morning at about 1 a.m., and found a vehicle matching the description provided by callers. The vehicle immediately fled at a high rate of speed. The vehicle lost control, and was involved in a single vehicle collision at Avenue 17 and State Route 99.

During the Valentine’s Day night shift, Officer Tyler Aldecoa responded to the 600 block of South Street after a citizen reported a subject spray painting a residential fence.  Upon arrival, Officer Aldecoa located, and attempted to contact 19-year-old Brayan Pacheco, who matched the description provided by the witness.  When Officer Aldecoa approached, Pacheco immediately fled on foot, and attempted to discard two spray paint cans. He was apprehended a short distance away.

The Madera Police Department and other law enforcement agencies are seeing an increase in scam calls designed to create fear and panic within the community. This rise appears to be linked, in part, to the widespread media coverage surrounding the Nancy Guthrie missing person case. In this latest scheme, scammers are contacting residents and falsely claiming that a family member has been kidnapped. They then pressure victims to send immediate ransom payments, often requesting

The Madera County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind everyone to take the weather seriously and prioritize safety above all else. Small preparations today can make a big difference in ensuring your safety during a storm. Here are some tips to be prepared. • Stay Informed: Keep up-to-date with weather alerts and advisories through the Madera Sheriff App, local news, the National Weather Service, or reliable weather apps. • Emergency Supplies: Ensure you have an emergency kit wit

For The Madera Tribune The Madera Coyotes wrestling team celebrates with the Div. II Championship plaque and flag at Clovis East High School on Saturday after capturing its first title since 1990.  In the storied history of Madera Coyote wrestling, there has been one thing missing for the past 35 years — a section championship.  The 2026 Madera Coyotes wrestling climbed the mountain to win the Div. II Central Section Championship on Saturday at Clovis East High School.  “It’s

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Matilda Torres’ Jayden Corona, left, drives the lane for a bucket against Liberty’s Titus Johnson during Friday’s Torres playoff victory over the Hawks. Corona scored all 11 of his points in the fourth quarter comeback.  The Liberty Hawks boys basketball team secured a double-digit second quarter lead over the Matilda Torres Toros in the first round of the Div. V Central Section playoffs.  However, the 12th seeded Toros outscored the fifth-s

For The Madera Tribune The Madera South Stallions wrestling team and coaches celebrate with the Div. III Championship plaque and flag after winning the title Saturday at Edison High School. It was the program’s first-ever Divisional title.  Although the Madera South Stallions claimed one champion in the Div. III Central Section Wrestling tournament at Edison, the rest of the team did enough for the Divisional Championship, a first for Madera South.  “I knew going into the fin