Opinion: The myth of a great California exodus
Rarely has the “big lie” technique been used against an American state as effectively and persistently as with the myth of a great and...
Tom Elias
Apr 28, 2021
Opinion: Madera’s watering holes of yore
The year 2021 has barely begun, and it is not much better than last year. I’m with Lucy Van Pelt, who proclaimed we got stuck with a used...
Tami Jo Nix
Apr 25, 2021
Commentary: Blind Guides
Referencing the Pharisees, his most prominent nemesis in first century Israel, Jesus counseled his disciples to: “Leave them; they are...
For The Madera Tribune
Apr 21, 2021


Madera’s leaders in its 25th year
Courtesy of the Madera County Historical Society Dr. Dow Ransom, shown here circa 1940, was only 19 when Madera reached its 25th birthday...
Bill Coate
Apr 14, 2021


Togo’s owner helps give out kindness
Courtesy of Kayla Serrato/Madera County Sheriff’s Office Madera Togo’s Sandwiches owner Jose Carillo gives an unsuspecting driver a...
Tyler Takeda
Apr 10, 2021
Opinion: Harris fellowship humbling
On Tuesday, my colleagues Tyler Takeda, Wendy Alexander and I were invited to a Zoom meeting of the Madera Rotary Club. The Madera Rotary...
Tami Jo Nix
Apr 10, 2021
Opinion: Utility customers getting day in court
The utility bailout plan known as AB 1054 has looked worse and worse for consumers since California legislators passed it in July 2019...
Tom Elias
Apr 7, 2021


Madera County officially hits Red Tier
Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Brian Ponce, left, and Nabor Castillo enjoy an order of nachos and beer while indoor dining at Sugar...
Tyler Takeda
Apr 3, 2021









