The Madera Coyotes girls basketball opened a 12-point lead in the third quarter only to see it fade away in a 31-30 loss to the Sunnyside Wildcats at the Madera South Shootout Showdown tournament.  The Coyotes made just one field goal in the fourth quarter, and were outscored 15-6. Twice, the Coyotes had a chance to take the lead, but only got one wild shot off in Saturday’s tournament game at Madera South.  Rylie Fernandez led the Coyotes in scoring with 10 points on three 3

‘Tis the season for gaining weight. It starts before Thanksgiving and lasts until after the ball drops in New York on New Years Day. There are parties and dinners, and get-togethers with spreads of appetizers and desserts, chocolates, cheeses, breads, chips, wines, and other spirits, cakes, pies, potatoes, egg nog, and much more.  The list goes on, and depending on the culture of the gathering, it could be much more extensive than what I have just described. Many years ago, w

Becoming upset that Zohran Mamdani has been elected Mayor of New York City seems to me to be a waste of emotion. For decades, most economists have agreed that there is really only one world economy, and that is capitalism. Not pure capitalism, but rather economic systems that are based on overriding capitalistic principles. When comparing today’s global economies, it appears that there are no “pure” systems, but rather capitalist systems with lesser or greater touches of soci

For The Madera Tribune Kelsee Montagna. Kelsee Montagna has been a champion every step she takes.  She led the Madera Coyotes to their most recent girls volleyball Central Section championship.  Then, she led Cabrillo College to two state champions. After, Cabrillo she was an All-Conference player, and captain, and the University of Great Falls.

The Reedley Pirates held the Madera South Stallions over the final 2:24 of the game without a score to record a comeback 32-29 victory at the Madera South Shootout Showdown.  In a game eerily similar to their rivals, Madera, who played in the game before, the Stallions also had their problems finding the bottom of the basket in Saturday’s loss. They shot just 11 percent (3-of-28) in the first half, and were just a little better (22 percent) in the second half.  Overall, Mader

When I write a letter to the Tribune, I try to get my facts straight. If I don’t succeed, that’s on me, but facts don’t all come from MSNBC or Pravda. Truth is where you find it, and when you refuse to look at all available data (including that which is intentionally misleading) chances are you’ll miss something. Regarding the 2024 presidential election, the available facts that I have found are these: Donald Trump received 49.97 percent of the popular vote. Kamala Harris rec

Courtesy of MUSD Communications Madera Unified retirees honored at this year’s Service with Pride event gather for a group photo at Torres High School Theatre. Madera Unified School District celebrated the dedication and longevity of its employees at this year’s Service with Pride event, held at the Torres High School Theatre.  The annual gathering honored staff members marking 20 to 40 years of service, as well as retirees who have devoted their careers to supporting the stu

Courtesy of MUSD Communication Madera Linkage Foundation Student Hall of Fame inductee Cheryl Blackstone holds her award after being honored at the annual MUSD Service with Pride event. The Madera Linkage Foundation announced the 2025 Student Champion Hall of Fame inductees.  This recognition honors retired Madera Unified employees whose exceptional service, leadership, and dedication have made a lasting impact on the lives of students. This year’s honorees embody the spirit