This information is for everyone but especially those with elderly family members and the Madera County Sheriff’s Offices encourages people to share this information with them. Several examples of recent phone scams: • Scammer calls pretending to be law enforcement and says you have a warrant. They ask for payment over the phone or via gift cards.

County Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters, Rebecca Martinez, announced that an Election will be held on June 2, 2026. Many offices will appear on the ballot for this election, including the applicable candidate filing dates Federal and State offices — Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Controller, Attorney General, Treasurer, Insurance Commissioner, member, State Board of Equalization District 1, U.S. Representative in Congress, Districts 5 and 13, member

For The Madera Tribune Members of the Big Valley Horseshoe League gathered for a photo at City Hall after presenting a request for more pitching courts during a City Council meeting last month. The Big Valley horseshoe League was out in force at a recent Madera City Council Meeting. Approximately 30 league players attended the meeting in support of a request to build eight additional horseshoe pitching courts at Rotary Park. The league currently has 12 courts available for l

“With the beginning of the holiday season, I’ve been reflecting on all that I’m grateful for including my family, my friends, and the incredible community I’m blessed to serve. Over the past few months, I’ve had the opportunity to connect with so many wonderful people across Assembly District 27. I’ve been humbled by the outpouring of support from local leaders, community members, and legislators from throughout California. I’m also grateful for the exceptional team of consul

For The Madera Tribune Students from all three Madera Unified School District high schools take part in the Soroptimist of Madera’s Dream It, Be It Career Conference for High School Girls at Madera South High School. Soroptimist of Madera and the Madera Unified School District co-hosted the Dream It, Be It Career Conference for High School girls. Thirty-seven students from all MUSD high schools actively participated and enjoyed a fun filled day November 1. MUSD’s Area Assist

For The Madera Tribune Chowchilla’s Asterisk Talley watches one of her drives sail onto the fairway. Talley won the CIF Central Section and Southern California Regional championships after leading the American Jr. Ryder Cup team to a victory. Chowchilla star golfer Asterisk Talley has been busy before heading into her offseason. In October, Talley led the American Junior Golf team to a Jr. Ryder Cup victory over the European team. Then, in November, Talley won the Central

Madera Police officers responded to the 700 Block of Linden St. for reports of a stabbing. Upon arrival Thursday morning at about 8:30 a.m., officers found a 25-year-old male who sustained a stab wound to the chest. Officers provided medical aid at the scene, and the victim was later transported to a local hospital by EMS, where he is listed in stable condition. Officers obtained a description of the suspect and vehicle, and located the vehicle traveling in the area of Sunse

Madera PD Officers responded to Rancho San Miguel regarding a robbery in which the victim was shot during the encounter with the suspect on November 8. The Investigations Unit obtained witness statements, video surveillance, and additional evidence from the scene, which led them to a residence within the city where a search warrant was served. During the service of the search warrant, officers recovered a handgun similar to the one used in the incident, cash, and other items