The sentiments of Dr. Martin Luther King will echo off the walls of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School as student speakers memorialize the civil rights leader who was assassinated in 1968 at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. The annual celebration for the National Day of Remembrance, sponsored by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Local Host Committee, will begin with a reception at 2 p.m., followed by the program at 2:30 p.m.  The theme for this year’s festivity is “A Cha

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Adam Romero, left, and Olga Saucedo-Garcia from the City of Madera Parks and Community Services are joined by members of Big Valley Horseshoe League members. From second from left are Mike Jones, Bobby Chavira, Jason Longcor and Harlen Rippetoe following the completion of horseshoe pit renovations made by the league at Pan American Center on Wednesday. The Big Valley Horseshoe League of Madera has completed renovation of two horseshoe courts

CHP Madera officers responded to a two-vehicle crash on SR-152, at Road 9 on Monday at about 3 p.m. A white Ram 2500 collided with the trailers of a Peterbilt as the Peterbilt attempted to cross the westbound lanes of SR-152.  Thanks to wearing his seatbelt, the 66-year-old man driving the Ram truck sustained non-life-threatening injuries. He was transported to a local hospital with moderate injuries.

Trump invaded Venezuela without a declaration of war through Congress. This is what the Democratic Left is crying. No. 1: If Trump went to Congress with this plan, it would be on CNN in 30 seconds.

For The Madera Tribune John Doe. The remains of an adult male were discovered on the east side of the San Joaquin River in Madera County, near Firebaugh on Feb. 26, 1990. At the time he was recovered, the individual, referred to as John Doe, was wearing a short-sleeve white, tan, and brown plaid cowboy shirt, Levi’s blue jeans, and a brown leather belt with a silver buckle. John Doe is described as a male, estimated to be between five feet, four-seven inches in height, and be

As we draw closer to our nation’s 250th birthday, it’s worth reviewing the evolution of our revolution. Let’s briefly study the history of American freedom of religion. On Christmas Day, 2025 Trump activist Laura Loomer posted this on social media: “I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Christmas than by avenging the death of Christians through the justified mass killing of Islamic terrorists (in Nigeria). You’ve got to love it! Death to all Islamic terrorists! Thank you

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Madera’s Samantha Riché gets off a shot during the second quarter of Wednesday’s win over Madera South. Riché scored six straight points from about the same spot in the second quarter. She finished with six points in the victory. The Madera Coyotes had one of those games where they dominated in every phase for a 55-21 victory over the Madera South Stallions.  The Coyotes rolled to the victory over the Stallions by shooting 44 percent from th

For The Madera Tribune Madera Unfiied School District will open its new Parent Resource Center at a ceremony Thursday at 10 a.m. Madera Unified School District has announced the opening of its newest Parent Resource Center, a welcoming space designed to support and empower families as partners in student success.  The center reflects the District’s commitment to strengthening family engagement and providing parents with resources to support learning at home. The Parent Resour