The Chowchilla-Madera County Fair announced a new partnership with Butler Amusements, who will serve as the Fair’s official carnival provider.  The Chowchilla-Madera County Fair will run from May 7-10. This partnership brings one of the most respected and recognized carnival operators in the western United States to the Fair, ensuring an exceptional experience for fairgoers of all ages. The Chowchilla Junior Fair was incorporated in 1946 as the Madera County Livestock Associa

Storelocal Storage at Tesoro Viejo announced its official grand opening celebration on April 17.  Open since December 2025, the facility is inviting residents, business owners, and community leaders to experience first-hand what modern self-storage looks like in the heart of one of California’s most exciting master-planned communities.  The grand opening event begins at 11 a.m., and will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m., guided tours of the facility, free tacos

For The Madera Tribune (LEFT) Matilda Torres High School’s Eliana Cantu was named the Outstanding Defense Pretrial Attorney at the Mock Trial state competition. (CENTER) Glacier High School’s Hope Judd was the second-highest scoring student overall in the Division IV Scholastic category at the State Academic Decathlon competition, and earned two bronze medals. (RIGHT) Glacier High School’s Ian Judd was the top scoring student on the team and earned a bronze medal at the Stat

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Participants finish the final lap during the annual Walk A Mile In Her Shoes march against sexual assault at Courthouse Park last year. The event is hosted by CAPMC Victim Services. Community Action Partnership, Madera County (CAPMC) is recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month with a couple of events.  One of the events is to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Day on Tuesday by wearing teal.  Then, CAPMC will host N

For The Madera Tribune Members of the Madera County Sheriff’s Office were on hand to watch five MCSO cadets graduate from the Fresno City College Police Academy on March 20. From left are Lieutenant Valerie Seaborn, Deputy Daniel Sandoval, Lieutenant Zack Zamudio, Deputy Christian Zepeda, Undersheriff Brian Esteves, Deputy Avery Worrell, Sheriff Tyson Pogue, Deputy Abigail Robinson, Assistant Sheriff Jason Clark, and Deputy Jordan Martinez. Five Madera County Sheriff’s Office

For The Madera Tribune A GMC Yukon sits on its side after a crash on Daley Road. The driver later died Monday night as a result of the crash. California Highway Patrol Madera officers responded to a solo-vehicle crash on Daley Road, north of Avenue 17 on Monday at about 8:30 p.m. An investigation indicates a 48-year-old man from Madera, later identified as Steven Munoz, Jr., was driving a 2002 GMC Yukon, northbound on Daley Road, north of Avenue 17. The driver lost control of

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Local dignitaries, officials and construction partners gather for a ground-breaking ceremony for Madera County Crisis Stabilization & Sobering Center at 14277 Road 28 on Friday. Madera County took another powerful step forward in improving lives and public safety with the groundbreaking of the new state-of-the-art Crisis Stabilization and Sobering Center Friday morning.  The Center will support thousands of residents battling mental health a

For The Madera Tribune J. Gary Adams. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of J. Gary Adams, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, teacher, and friend, on March 24. Gary was born on January 9, 1938, in the close-knit community of St. Ignace, Michigan, to Earl and Olive Adams. Raised with strong values and an enduring love for the simple joys of life, Gary’s journey was one of dedication, love, and laughter. Gary graduated from La