For The Madera Tribune J. Gary Adams. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of J. Gary Adams, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, teacher, and friend, on March 24. Gary was born on January 9, 1938, in the close-knit community of St. Ignace, Michigan, to Earl and Olive Adams. Raised with strong values and an enduring love for the simple joys of life, Gary’s journey was one of dedication, love, and laughter. Gary graduated from La

Lamented ‘illegal immigrant Mexicans’ Opponents of illegal immigration recently discovered that they had support for a long time from an unexpected source.  Recently released interviews with iconic union organizer Cesar Chavez have revealed that the founder of the United Farm Workers vigorously opposed immigrants who left their homes in Mexico and entered the United States illegally to labor in agriculture.  In a 1974 interview, which was aired on YouTube last week, Chavez la

For The Madera Tribune A member of the Madera County Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Team makes an arrest on a burglary suspect after vehicles were reported broken into in the Riverstone community. Multiple vehicle burglaries and thefts from vehicles were reported in the Riverstone community a couple of weeks ago. Deputy Michael Cabrera, who is assigned to the area, began the investigation. With assistance from community members and surveillance systems, including neighborhood

For The Madera Tribune Madera Police Department Chief Gino Chiaramonte, left, stands with four members of the Madera PD who graduated from the Fresno City College Police Academy last week. Fresno City College Police Academy graduated Class No. 179. The Madera Police Department had the privilege of graduating four police officers in this group. They worked hard for 26 weeks, and represented the department and the City of Madera in a wonderful way.  “We look forward to their tr

OAKHURST — Located just 14 miles south of Yosemite National Park, Bass Lake is known by locals and visitors for its sparkling warm waters, abundance of outdoor activities, family-friendly resorts, and amazing lakeside dining.  Many families return year after year, making this destination a family tradition packed with memories, events, and relaxing days on the water.  Lake days are coming up soon, as the south shore resorts,

Courtesy of Brooklynn Dodero Madera South’s Victor Mercado throws a pitch during Thursday’s victory over Matilda Torres. Mercado struck out 10 and scattered five hits in a complete game victory. He also scored two of the Stallions’ five runs in the win.  The Matilda Torres Toros baseball team headed into its rivalry game while the Madera South Stallions with a two-game winning streak while the Stallions lost two of three games. The Stallions scored three runs in the bottom of

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