Madera PD Officer Jose Barajas was flagged down by the victim of an attempted carjacking that had just occurred in the area of Yosemite Avenue and B Street on Friday night.  Madera PD night shift officers immediately responded to the area as crucial information was broadcast describing the suspect fleeing through the alley.  The rapid response, coupled with superb teamwork, resulted in officers finding 30-year-old Raul Morales hiding in the back yard of a nearby residence. Mo

For The Madera Tribune More than six ounces of methamphetamine, drug packaging material and more than $1,200 in cash was collected after Madera County Sheriff’s Office deputies issued a search warrant for narcotic sales at a residence on Ellis and Lake streets. Madera County Sheriff’s Office detectives served a warrant at two neighboring residences in the area of Ellis Street and Lake Street for narcotic sales. During the execution of the warrant Friday afternoon, detectives

For The Madera Tribune The Madera chapter of United UpStanders, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering students to stand up for others, foster supportive communities, and inspire positive change gather for Family Bingo Night and receive a $2,500 grant from Lead4Change to support the UpStanders’ ongoing efforts. Family Bingo Night at Blast and Brew was a huge success as families from across the community came together to play, celebrate, and support a powerful cause

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Madera County hosts an Inaugural Puppy Bowl on Friday at the Government Center where spectators looked on as the puppies played. The puppies are from the Madera Animal Shelter, and available for adoption. Lights! Cameras! Puppies! Madera County’s inaugural Puppy Bowl turns into a blowout!  Team ‘Bits’ was pawsitively ready for the big game, running up the score, 35-0, over Team ‘Kibbles’ in what became the most cuddly and cutest matchup of a

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Matilda Torres Ariana Garcia drives in for a first half bucket in Thursday’s victory over San Joaquin Memorial.  In the second game of a brutal four-game week, the Matilda Torres Toros girls basketball team jumped out to a comfortable lead, and cruised to a 48-25 victory over the San Joaquin Memorial Panthers. The win over the Panthers on Thursday was also the first of three wins in three days and four wins in a six-day stretch for the Toros

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Madera’s Janyah Spotwood rises up for a pull-up 15-foot jumper in Friday’s overtime loss to Justin Garza. Spotwood recorded a double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds. With a team of just one senior, the Madera Coyotes girls basketball team has been improving all year, and that was evident in an overtime loss to North Yosemite League leaders, Justin Garza.  With a win, the Coyotes would have tied the Guardians for the league title. Howev

The Madera Tribune File Photo The Madera South Stallions’ show cheer team puts performs at last year’s Nationals Showcase. This year, all three high schools qualified for USA Nationals, and will perform at Monday’s send-off at Madera South High School.   The Madera South Stallions will host the third annual Nationals Showcase on Monday that will begin with senior recognitions.  Tickets for the event are $5 from any team member of $8 at the door. The Showcase will not only fea

It seems the buzzword captivating Americans these days is “affordability.” Yet everywhere you go, prices still seem to be increasing here in California. We’re all seeking relief from the high costs of living, with no end in sight. This trend is already being compounded by a hidden cost driver known as the “tort tax,” which this year totals $2,567 for each Californian. This number represents the hidden tax and the extra burden every Californian pays per year to compensate for