Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Local dignitaries, officials and construction partners gather for a ground-breaking ceremony for Madera County Crisis Stabilization & Sobering Center at 14277 Road 28 on Friday. Madera County took another powerful step forward in improving lives and public safety with the groundbreaking of the new state-of-the-art Crisis Stabilization and Sobering Center Friday morning.  The Center will support thousands of residents battling mental health a

For The Madera Tribune J. Gary Adams. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of J. Gary Adams, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, teacher, and friend, on March 24. Gary was born on January 9, 1938, in the close-knit community of St. Ignace, Michigan, to Earl and Olive Adams. Raised with strong values and an enduring love for the simple joys of life, Gary’s journey was one of dedication, love, and laughter. Gary graduated from La

Lamented ‘illegal immigrant Mexicans’ Opponents of illegal immigration recently discovered that they had support for a long time from an unexpected source.  Recently released interviews with iconic union organizer Cesar Chavez have revealed that the founder of the United Farm Workers vigorously opposed immigrants who left their homes in Mexico and entered the United States illegally to labor in agriculture.  In a 1974 interview, which was aired on YouTube last week, Chavez la

For The Madera Tribune A member of the Madera County Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Team makes an arrest on a burglary suspect after vehicles were reported broken into in the Riverstone community. Multiple vehicle burglaries and thefts from vehicles were reported in the Riverstone community a couple of weeks ago. Deputy Michael Cabrera, who is assigned to the area, began the investigation. With assistance from community members and surveillance systems, including neighborhood

For The Madera Tribune Madera Police Department Chief Gino Chiaramonte, left, stands with four members of the Madera PD who graduated from the Fresno City College Police Academy last week. Fresno City College Police Academy graduated Class No. 179. The Madera Police Department had the privilege of graduating four police officers in this group. They worked hard for 26 weeks, and represented the department and the City of Madera in a wonderful way.  “We look forward to their tr

OAKHURST — Located just 14 miles south of Yosemite National Park, Bass Lake is known by locals and visitors for its sparkling warm waters, abundance of outdoor activities, family-friendly resorts, and amazing lakeside dining.  Many families return year after year, making this destination a family tradition packed with memories, events, and relaxing days on the water.  Lake days are coming up soon, as the south shore resorts,

Courtesy of Brooklynn Dodero Madera South’s Victor Mercado throws a pitch during Thursday’s victory over Matilda Torres. Mercado struck out 10 and scattered five hits in a complete game victory. He also scored two of the Stallions’ five runs in the win.  The Matilda Torres Toros baseball team headed into its rivalry game while the Madera South Stallions with a two-game winning streak while the Stallions lost two of three games. The Stallions scored three runs in the bottom of