Tyler Takeda/The Madera Tribune Torres’ Jordyn Anaya throws a pitch during Saturday’s tie game with San Luis Obispo at the Washington Union Easter Classic. She hit three doubles, drove in the game-winning run and got the win in a 13-12 walk-off win over Roosevelt in the earlier game.  EASTON — The Matilda Toros softball team had big leads in both of its games on the first day of the Washington Union Easter Classic, but gave both of them up.  In the first game against Roosevel

Residents of Madera County deserve clear, factual information about how local government finances work and how public services are delivered. Confusion about city versus county responsibilities, property tax distribution, and population data can lead to misunderstandings about how budgets function. Understanding the structure of local government helps voters make informed decisions. City vs. County responsibilities Many residents assume that programs such as public health, be

To say that Lisa Jackson is a prolific writer is an understatement. She has 15 million books in print in nine languages. She has published 75 novels and is a “New York Times Bestselling Author.” So, I picked up a copy of “Left to Die” (2008, 496 pages in paperback format). This book, the first in Regan Pescoli/Selena Alvarez series, is set in Grizzly Falls, Montana, during a blizzard the likes of which can only be known in Montana. In blindingly cold wind and heavy falling sn

Sakurai Midori, Wikimedia Commons Enhance your morning with delectable sticky buns, along with a cup of coffee, cocoa, tea or juice. The morning I sat down to write this, I was wondering what type of recipes to feature. While wondering, I was taking bite after bite of a delicious apple-cinnamon sticky roll, all gooey with a buttery, brown sugar glaze. Then it occurred to me that sticky buns/rolls would be a great subject. I won’t be able to share the recipe for the grocery-st

For The Madera Tribune Alfredo and Caterina Farnesi. The woman left her little Italian village in the province of Lucca and walked along the dusty road with a cart full of flowers to sell. Suddenly she stopped and thought, “I don’t want to live this kind of life anymore; I want to go to America.” The year was 1921, and the young women was 22 year-old Caterina Tocchini. Caterina’s decision to go to America was perhaps made easier by the fact that her sister, Costanza, had immi

For The Madera Tribune Donald Gene Tischmacher. Donald Gene Tischmacher, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 21, 2026. Don was born on Feb. 6, 1948, in Madera, California, to Jewel and George Tischmacher. He was the eighth of ten children. He was a proud graduate of Madera High School, Class of 1966. On June 29, 1968, Don married his high school sweetheart, Mildred Hernandez. Shortly after their marriage, he was drafted into the United States Army in October 1968 duri

For The Madera Tribune Patricia Angoria Bearden. Patsy’s life was one of generosity, strength, creativity, and love, a legacy that will continue to live on in the many lives she touched. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving sons, Eric Bearden and Paul Jones; her beloved granddaughter, Ava Patricia Jones; her brothers Carl Spencer and Jody Lee; sister Robin Lee; and a devoted longtime friend, Bryant Hutchins. Patsy loved on everyone including a host of extended family m

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune File Photo Fastway Chicken is currently under renovation, and is set to open by next week, with plans to have a Grand Reopening Celebration on April 11. Fastway Chicken is widely known through Madera for its fried chicken. One quality is Fastway’s ability to get customers in and out of the restaurant at 749 N. D Street. Unfortunately, when it comes to remodeling the store, it isn’t going as “fast” as owner Kathy Nishimoto wanted.  “This was