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

Nancy Simpson/The Madera Tribune Ken Taylor Boy of the Year Pablo Giron-Lopez of Madera South High School is presented with his award by Ken Taylor’s family, Ron and Terri Pisk. Madera South High School senior Pablo Giron-Lopez was named the 32nd annual Ken Taylor Boy of the Year in a ceremony dinner held Tuesday at the Madera United Methodist Church. In his speech, Giron-Lopez thanked his family and all who have supported him. He will attend the University of California, San

For The Madera Tribune Howard 4-H members create toiletry bags to donate to the Madera Rescue Mission during its April monthly meeting. The Howard 4-H Club met on April 6 for their monthly business meeting. The meeting was called to order by President Tori Herd, and the business portion of the meeting commenced. The club was reminded that 4-H Camp fees are due and any check should be made payable to Howard 4-H. The Hawkins family volunteered to organize the club’s end of th

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Drivers make their way through flooded streets after recent storms in Madera. Madera recorded 1.42 inches of rain on April 21, setting a record by more than an inch (0.40 was the previous record), including hail that fell throughout the County. The Central Valley experienced some pretty heavy-duty rain throughout the past month, but none of it was like the storm that passed through last week. Madera recorded 1.42 inches of rain on April 21,

For The Madera Tribune Max Rodriguez, dedicated public servant, community leader, and lifelong resident of Madera, passed away at the age of 86 on Friday. Madera County is mourning the loss of former Supervisor Max Rodriguez, a dedicated public servant, community leader, and lifelong resident of Madera, who passed away at the age of 86 on Friday. Born on Nov. 3, 1939, to Josephine and Maximo Rodriguez, Max Rodriguez was raised on Madera’s east side, where he built a life root

For The Madera Tribune Sherman Thomas STEM Academy staff receives the award for a 2026 California Distinguished school with Mickey Mouse at the California School Recognition Program Awards ceremony. From left are sixth grade teacher Angela Reed, Sherman Thomas STEM Principal and eighth grade teacher Jamie Brock and Executive Director of Sherman Thomas Charter Schools, Tera Napier. Sherman Thomas Charter Schools announced that Sherman Thomas STEM Academy has been recognized as

For The Madera Tribune Jose Manuel Perez. Chase Bank robbery suspect Jose Manuel Perez is still at large, and the Madera Police Department is asking the public for help to locate him. On April 16, at approximately 12:50 p.m., Madera Police Officers responded to Chase Bank (2147 W Cleveland Ave.) for a report of a robbery that had just occurred. The Madera Police Department’s Patrol Division responded, and confirmed that a robbery had taken place, with the suspect fleeing th