Madera’s O.L.I.V.E. organization, with help from the Madera County Department of Social Services, will host a screening of Perfect Strangers, a documentary exploring what happens when dangerous impostors infiltrate the digital worlds, romantic fantasies, and longing for attention of unsuspecting young women and underage girls. Tickets are on sale for Thursday’s screening for $8 on Eventbrite, or one can visit the organization’s website at www.olivemadera.com for a link to pu

Madera Police Department officers responded to a report of a pedestrian getting struck by a train on the railroad tracks at the south side of East Yosemite Avenue. When officers arrived Wednesday morning at about 10:30 a.m., they found an adult male on the track who had sustained injuries consistent with being struck by a train, and he was deceased. The coroner arrived and took possession of the decedent. MPD is still waiting on confirmation from the Coroner’s Office on the i

Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a nationally recognized real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in retail property sales, announced that the firm has arranged the $12.18 million sale of a newly constructed, single‑tenant 7‑Eleven convenience store, gas station and commercial fueling facility in Madera. The transaction represents the highest‑priced single‑tenant 7‑Eleven ever sold in California, the first single‑tenant 7‑Eleven C‑store with Commerci

Tyler Takeda/The Madera Tribune Madera South’s No. 1 singles player Kevin Franco holds up the Central Section Div. V Championship plaque surrounded by his team after Tuesday’s victory over Granite Hills. The victory completed an undefeated season for the Stallions. The Madera South Stallions boys tennis team wasted little time in dispensing the second-seeded Granite Hills Grizzlies to win its first-ever Central Section title. The Stallions boys tennis team was full of firsts

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune The Matilda Torres Toros boys tennis team celebrates with the Central Section Championship plaque after winning the Div. IV title Tuesday. They also honored Rafael Barragan Donan, who was a member of last year’s team and passed away last fall. While the Madera South Stallions boys tennis team made history, the Matilda Torres Toros boys tennis team made its own history across town. The top-seeded Toros dominated third-seeded Foothill for an

Unfortunately, here we are again, dealing with another attempt to assassinate the POTUS by another crazed individual who has been brainwashed and radicalized by the far left wing faction that has taken over the Democrat party. This guy apparently thought it was his job to save the world and take out Trump. Pretty sad that, within minutes of it happening, the negative comments were already starting — everything from it being staged, to wishing he had been successful. But it is

In my field, sociology, some of the most significant and interesting changes that we’ve witnessed in the past half century have involved the composition of the American family. But I need to point out that the United States is not unique in this regard. As a nation, we are following the trends that started in the advanced economies of Europe. I think that a major reason for Europe leading the way in new family patterns in the 21st century is a function of the process of moder

“This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.” These are lyrics many of us know. They are from an old gospel song, and it is a song about faith, perseverance, and resilience. It says, “I am going to encourage others to be positive.” In the Bible, the word light symbolizes God’s presence, holiness, truth, and life-giving power. It is often contrasted with the word dark, which suggests something more demonic or grim. It is noted in John 1:5 that, “The light shines in the