Opinion: Life’s aggravations, and learning how to deal with them
Madera has its share of supermarkets. Until quite recently there was one I considered my favorite. I’m pretty sure I could almost do my...
Tami Jo Nix
Jun 22, 2019


Vineyard is Business of theYear
Courtesy of Diana Barden From left are Gigi Mariscotti, Chris Mariscotti, Claudine Mariscotti, and Sue Thornton, Madera Rotary President....
For The Madera Tribune
Jun 8, 2019
Opinion: Could too many taxes turn this blue state red?
The more elections go by with Californians electing huge Democratic majorities to the state Legislature and no Republicans to statewide...
Tom Elias
Jun 5, 2019


Class of 1973 bids Farnesi’s farewell
Alan Beraldi/For The Madera Tribune Members of the Madera High School class of 1973, from left rear, Mark Fleming, Doug Elliot, Tami Jo...
Tami Jo Nix
Jun 1, 2019
Letter: Recalling early thoughts on high-speed rail
I wrote a letter at the beginning of the HSR proposal. It said: “Let the Chinese build it and charge what they want for the riders.” Was...
For The Madera Tribune
Jun 1, 2019
Opinion: Foster mothers of the human race
I was going into Rite Aid Drug Store the other day, when I was met by a crowd of people carrying ice cream cones out of the store, and...
Chuck Doud
May 29, 2019


Catering owner opens restaurant
Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Mone’shay “Moe” Platt, owner of Mojo’s Catering Service, holding scissors is joined by staff, local...
Tyler Takeda
May 25, 2019
Opinion: Grocer remodeling, improving stock
Save Mart on Howard Road is becoming the best-looking grocery store in Madera. Save Mart’s owners have put in new floors and have...
Chuck Doud
May 25, 2019









