Tyler Takeda/The Madera Tribune The Madera Coyotes boys basketball team honored its seniors before Thursday’s victory over Edison. From left are head coach David Lozano, Alex Rodriguez, Tristen Cobb, Aiden Ramirez, Stevie Estrada, Jake Hatfield, Jason Valladares, Jeremiah Burk and Dreu Barajas.  After losing to the Edison Tigers in the first round of the County/Metro Athletic Conference, the Madera Coyotes boys basketball team was determined not to let that happen again.  The

For The Madera Tribune A car sits upside-down at the intersection of Yosemite Avenue and D Street as a result of a DUI collision Sunday evening. Madera Police Department officers responded to a traffic collision at Yosemite Avenue and D Street that closed the intersection for several hours Sunday.  One of the drivers was under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and booked into Madera County Jail.  None of the involved parties were seriously injured.

It’s being advertised all over the Internet as well as within several of the news services that I receive, so I had to purchase a copy. One reviewer’s comment that shows up often is: “Grips you on page one and doesn’t let go.” Okay. Sounds like my kind of book. So, I was somewhat disappointed when I got to page 50, then 60, then 70 and didn’t really feel that I’d been gripped. But that’s not to say that the book is not enjoyable. I think it was just too enthusiastically prais

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Madera freshman Janyah Spotwood drives to the hoop during Friday’s victory over Madera South. Spotwood led the Coyotes with 13 points and 12 rebounds.  The Madera Coyotes girls basketball team took advantage of its dominance on the boards and its dominance in the second half for a 47-22 victory over the Madera South Stallions at Madera South.  The Coyotes spoiled the Madera South Senior Night Friday with a 25-point victory that was also spar

Nancy Simpson/The Madera Tribune Chowchilla Chamber presents Jeff Sterling with the Unique Citizen of the Year award. From left are president Chad Middleton, Sterling, Tricia Placencia, and John Pope. The Chowchilla District Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Community Awards Dinner and Installation at the Portuguese Hall in Chowchilla. Dennis Haworth, Executive Director of the Chamber gave a warm welcome to guests on January 24, and thanked them for attending to honor the a

For The Madera Tribune Madera County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Ronald Aguilar holds a certificate after he was honored by the Madera Sunrise Rotary. With Aguilar are Madera County Sheriff Tyson Pogue, left, and Rotary member Gordon Kennedy, right. Twice last year, Madera County Sheriff’s Office Deputy sprang into action and saved two lives.  For his actions, Aguilar has been deemed a hero, and the Madera Sunrise Rotary honored him at its meeting Wednesday morning. Aguilar has b