For The Madera Tribune The intersection of SR 41 and Avenue 12 will receive a major upgrade after the SR 41 Expansion project is completed. Although it may not look like it now, the area around Avenue 12 and State Route 41 will soon be booming with business. But, before that can happen, infrastructure has to be laid down, and that may cause some inconvenience. In the biggest public works roads project in Madera County history, construction began last week on widening SR 41 f

Nancy Simpson/The Madera Tribune More than 360 people attend the Madera Prayer Breakfast at Hatfield Hall on Thursday. National Day of Prayer is observed each year on the first Thursday of May. The Madera Ministerial Association, in conjunction with Madera Chamber of Commerce, held its annual Prayer Breakfast at Hatfield Hall at the Madera Fairgrounds. There were about 360 people in attendance. Lois Leonard, Chair of the Madera Ministerial Association, welcomed all in atten

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Representatives from both Doors of Hope and the Madera Rescue Mission gather with Madera Mayor Cece Gallegos for a photo during a Doors of Hope’s 23rd Anniversary Celebration on May 2. Doors of Hope Parenting & Pregnancy Resource Center held an anniversary event outside their facility on May 2 to celebrate 23 years of service to the community of Madera and surrounding areas. Founded in May 2005 by Linda Garner, the non-profit, life affirmin

For The Madera Tribune Madera South High School FCCLA. Madera Unified School District Family Career and Community Leaders of America clubs from Madera, Madera South and Matilda Torres high schools excelled at the State Conference last month. Madera High School Madera High FCCLA had an outstanding showing at the State Conference, continuing a strong tradition of excellence and leadership. A major highlight was junior Samantha Riché being elected as a National Officer Candidat

Tyler Takeda/The Madera Tribune Local dignitaries shovel dirt for the official groundbreaking for the SR 41 expansion ceremony on Friday. The biggest public works road project in Madera County history finally broke ground during a ceremony last week. Dignitaries from Madera County and beyond converged to the corner of State Route 41 and Avenue 12 to celebrate the SR 41 expansion project that will improve traffic flow on SR 41. The project has been on the books since 2001, a

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Then-Madera Mayor Santos Garcia, right, presents VFW Post 1981 Commander Tom Zonsius with a certificate of recognition for the VFW Post 1981 following the 2022 Memorial Day Service. Garcia passed away over the weekend. Flags around the government offices of the City of Madera are flying at half mast this week to honor former Mayor Santos Garcia, who passed away over the weekend. Garcia was found unresponsive at his home. His death was a med

Tyler Takeda/The Madera Tribune The MadTown Robotics team arrives at Fresno Yosemite International Airport to a huge welcome from family and friends after winning a fourth World Championship over the weekend. FRESNO — The MadTown Robotics team arrived home Sunday night at Fresno Yosemite International Airport to a heroes’ welcome after claiming its fourth FRC World Championship earlier in the weekend. “It feels very heartwarming,” said team captain Miguel Angel Vargas. “Seei

Nancy Simpson/The Madera Tribune Creative Copy is moving to 201 S. Pine Street in Madera, and merging with Peck’s Printery. From left are Mike Diebert, owner of Creative Copy, Katie Stevens next generation owner of Creative Copy, and Velvet Rhoads owner of Peck’s Printery. Velvet Rhoads of Peck’s Printery has decided to retire. Because she cares deeply for her customers, and for the community of Madera, she is working with Mike Diebert of Creative Copy to merge the two compa