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

For The Madera Tribune From left, Madera Police Department Officer Mayorga, Officer Mao, Records Clerk Galindo and Officer Diaz show off the stars they picked off the Star of Hope tree from the Madera PD lobby. Pick up and drop off a gift by Monday to help a child in need.  The Madera Police Department announced the launch of “A Star of Hope,” a collaborative holiday giving initiative designed to bring joy and hope to local children in need.  This year, the department has joi

Detectives with the Madera County Sheriff’s Office were contacted by the Montgomery County Police Department in Maryland who requested assistance with apprehending a wanted suspect who committed a sexual assault in their jurisdiction.  Detectives later connected the suspect to a second assault that occurred in Los Banos.  Madera County Sheriff’s Office detectives authored a search warrant and arrest warrant for the suspect.

Nancy Simpson/The Madera Tribune Catherine Deleon, Vice Principal for Thomas Jefferson Middle School poses with award recipient Sebastian Padilla, and Joe Vived of Sunrise Rotary. Three middle school students were honored at a recent Sunrise Rotary meeting. These students have been recognized for following the Rotarian motto of “Service Above Self.”  Each month teachers select a Student of the Month at all Madera Unified middle schools. The counselors and administrators then

Courtesy of Alicia Gonzales/City of Madera Madera City Councilwoman Elsa Mejia is recognized by the Foreign Secretariat of Mexico at the most recent City Council meeting for empowering and strengthening the Indigenous Mexican community within Madera. With a distinguished award from the Mexican Consulate for Councilwoman Elsa Mejia, state and local recognition was also awarded during this week’s meeting of the Madera City Council. A new Mayor Pro Tem was also selected, before

Elementary and middle school students throughout Madera County will battle it out during the fifth annual Madera County Battle of the Books.  Students from 22 schools in Madera County will meet at the Madera Fairgrounds on Wednesday to answer questions based on a list of 20 books that each team is responsible to read. There will be separate 3rd-4th, 5th-6th, and 7th-8th grade competitions. “We’re excited to expand Battle of the Books by welcoming middle school students into t

For The Madera Tribune Madera’s Christian Johnson stands with his grandfather, Dave Brown, after setting a World Record for running an ultra marathon in seven continents in seven days. Christian Johnson thought of an idea a year ago, and two weeks ago, he finally accomplished it — run a 50 K (ultra marathon) in seven continents in seven days.  In the process, Johnson set a pair of World Records. He is the fastest male to run an ultra marathon on all seven continents and the f