For The Madera Tribune Marvin Clyde Cunningham. Marvin Clyde Cunningham, 84 years old, passed away peacefully on Feb. 10, 2026, in Fresno, California. Born May 13, 1941 in Oroville, California. He had deep roots in Madera, California, and spent 36 dedicated years working at the Madera Winery, where he was known for his strong work ethic and steady presence. Family was the center of his life. He is lovingly remembered by his spouse of 40 years, Rosie Cunningham; daughter, Kimb

For The Madera Tribune Shirley Owings Ward. Shirley was born to Violet and Eugene Owings in 1932 in Walker County, Missouri. At nine months of age, her parents moved back to Payette, Idaho, where her sister was born. The family moved to northeast Oregon in 1938, where her two brothers were born. Shirley was the eldest of four children. Upon graduation from high school in Milton-Freewater, Oregon, in 1950, she came to Coalinga, California, to attend Coalinga Jr. College (West

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