Opinion: AI, post script
After many hours of research, I honestly thought that I was finished writing about artificial intelligence (AI), at least for now....
Jim Glynn
Jul 22, 2023


Old Timers’ Day Parade brought flood of memories
For The Madera Tribune Madera got another three-story building in 1913, this time on the north side of Yosemite Avenue. Old Timers Day in...
Bill Coate
Jul 19, 2023


Madera’s terrific trio
For The Madera Tribune G.W. Mordecai, one of Madera’s most influential pioneers. Madera celebrated its fourth birthday in 1880, firmly...
Bill Coate
Jul 15, 2023
Trespasser causes restaurant closure
Madera Police Department officers responded to a call about a trespasser at Perko’s Cafe and Grill (1825 W. Cleveland Ave.) The...
For The Madera Tribune
Jul 11, 2023
What’s your dirty job?
People specialize in such a variety of jobs today, that I sometimes wonder just how they made the decision to go into that field. Did...
Nancy Simpson
Jul 8, 2023


From furniture to caskets; kindness carried on
For The Madera Tribune From left are Ella Jay, Richard Curtis Jay, Robert Seldon Jay Mattie Jay, and Mrs. Richard Curtis Jay, circa 1895....
Bill Coate
Jun 14, 2023
VCH named best pediatric hospital
Valley Children’s is one of only 25 hospitals in the U.S. on Money.com’s Best Hospitals for Pediatrics list. Money.com, in partnership...
The Madera Tribune
May 25, 2023


Incorporation, finally!
For The Madera Tribune Madera at the time of incorporation. Madera’s early history has several watersheds. The town was founded in 1876;...
Bill Coate
Apr 29, 2023









