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

Tyler Takeda/The Madera Tribune Torres’ Jordyn Anaya throws a pitch during Saturday’s tie game with San Luis Obispo at the Washington Union Easter Classic. She hit three doubles, drove in the game-winning run and got the win in a 13-12 walk-off win over Roosevelt in the earlier game. EASTON — The Matilda Toros softball team had big leads in both of its games on the first day of the Washington Union Easter Classic, but gave both of them up. In the first game against Roosevel

Residents of Madera County deserve clear, factual information about how local government finances work and how public services are delivered. Confusion about city versus county responsibilities, property tax distribution, and population data can lead to misunderstandings about how budgets function. Understanding the structure of local government helps voters make informed decisions. City vs. County responsibilities Many residents assume that programs such as public health, be

To say that Lisa Jackson is a prolific writer is an understatement. She has 15 million books in print in nine languages. She has published 75 novels and is a “New York Times Bestselling Author.” So, I picked up a copy of “Left to Die” (2008, 496 pages in paperback format). This book, the first in Regan Pescoli/Selena Alvarez series, is set in Grizzly Falls, Montana, during a blizzard the likes of which can only be known in Montana. In blindingly cold wind and heavy falling sn

Sakurai Midori, Wikimedia Commons Enhance your morning with delectable sticky buns, along with a cup of coffee, cocoa, tea or juice. The morning I sat down to write this, I was wondering what type of recipes to feature. While wondering, I was taking bite after bite of a delicious apple-cinnamon sticky roll, all gooey with a buttery, brown sugar glaze. Then it occurred to me that sticky buns/rolls would be a great subject. I won’t be able to share the recipe for the grocery-st

For The Madera Tribune Alfredo and Caterina Farnesi. The woman left her little Italian village in the province of Lucca and walked along the dusty road with a cart full of flowers to sell. Suddenly she stopped and thought, “I don’t want to live this kind of life anymore; I want to go to America.” The year was 1921, and the young women was 22 year-old Caterina Tocchini. Caterina’s decision to go to America was perhaps made easier by the fact that her sister, Costanza, had immi