

The rest of the Carmen story
For The Madera Tribune After he died, Carmen was brought back to North Fork once more, and now he lies in the same cemetery that holds...
Bill Coate
Apr 26, 2023


Back on death row — again
For The Madera Tribune Alvin McSwain is shown here in 1951. He was put on leave from the Navy to testify in the second murder trial of...
Bill Coate
Apr 22, 2023
There are a lot of scammers out there
Veterans’ Voices is directed toward veterans and their families who have given so much to ensure our freedom in this country. This is an...
For The Madera Tribune
Apr 22, 2023


Madera Ranchos veterans coffee hour
For The Madera Tribune Military veterans from various branches gather for a weekly meeting in Madera Ranchos. The group gathers every...
For The Madera Tribune
Apr 19, 2023


Mono Indian continued his fight, part 2
For The Madera Tribune On Oct. 1, 1951, Rayna Tom Carmen’s retrial for murder began in the Madera County Court of Judge Stanley Murray....
Bill Coate
Apr 19, 2023


A Mono Indian’s fight for life, part 1
For The Madera Tribune Mason Bailey, shown here in 1960, worked for 10 years to keep Rayna T. Carmen out of the Gas Chamber. It was late...
Bill Coate
Apr 15, 2023
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Veterans’ Voices is directed toward veterans and their families who have given so much to ensure our freedom in this country. This is an...
For The Madera Tribune
Apr 15, 2023
Shine that light on me (where is your light?)
Veterans’ Voices is directed toward veterans and their families who have given so much to ensure our freedom in this country. This is an...
For The Madera Tribune
Apr 12, 2023




