For The Madera Tribune Madera County Food Bank volunteers help move boxes of food to a resident during the Thanksgiving distribution. With the holiday season upon us, many people want to help others, either with gifts, monetary donations or service.  Madera County Food Bank Executive Director Ryan McWherter would like his organization to be considered for those donations, as well.  “We definitely need donations during the holiday season,” he said. “It’s a giving time of year,

Courtesy of Nick Salinas Madera County workers put the County emblem on the County of Madera Christmas Tree, which will be lit on Friday at 6 p.m., just before the annual Christmas Parade, which will begin at 7 p.m. Christmas nostalgia is the sentimental longing for past Christmas celebrations, often triggered by sights, sounds, and traditions. Often, we spend time and effort to create these conditions that we long for, only to be disappointed by the less-than-optimal result.

For The Madera Tribune Natalie Worstein. After an extensive, North America-wide search encompassing more than 140 applicants, the Chowchilla Madera County Fair Board of Directors announced Natalie Worstein as its new Chief Executive Officer. Worstein is a highly versatile professional with two decades of experience spanning various sectors including business administration, marketing, human resource management, director of hospitality branding and sales, and retail property d

Madera Police Officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 1500 block of Rogers Street. While officers were en-route, they were advised that the victim was being transported to a hospital at about 1:30 a.m. Sunday. Officers intercepted the vehicle, and found a 17-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound sustained during a physical altercation.  Officers immediately performed life-saving measures and coordinated with emergency medical services. He was transported to

A Madera County family has much to be grateful for this season. When their 14-month-old daughter began choking on the soft end of a pacifier, caregivers immediately called 9-1-1. Madera County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Ronald Aguilar arrived quickly and began life saving measures. Working together with the caregivers, the obstruction was successfully dislodged. Paramedics transported the child to Valley Childrens Hospital as a precaution. She was released shortly after and is d

Madera Police Department weekend night shift officers responded to a burglary alarm at the AT&T Store in the 2200 block of Marketplace Drive. While en route Saturday night, dispatch advised that a male suspect had forced entry into the business and was inside.   Officer Tristan Okpalaugo arrived first on scene and found the suspect, Arnaldo Reyes Cortez, 32, inside the store. Reyes Cortez was taken into custody without incident and later booked into the Madera County Jail on

The Central California Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding suspected distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material occurring in Madera County.  Madera County Sheriff Detectives identified 22-year-old Madera resident Jose Adrian Ceja, as a suspect in this case. On November 25, Madera County Sheriff’s Detectives, in coordination with Detectives from the Fresno County Sheriff’s Offi

The Madera City Council presented multiple proclamations to small businesses, as well as winners of the Old Timer’s Parade.  Madera also recognized Veterans Day and presented one resident with a proclamation in thanks of their service.  Members of the Big Valley Horseshoe league also petitioned Council members for their support in expanding their facilities with the prospect of generating revenue for the City.