For The Madera Tribune George Washington Mordecai, circa 1890. As the little town of Madera was growing up in the 19th century, several important politicians visited here. Presidents, former Presidents, and would-be Presidents met at Captain Mace’s hotel on the corner of E and Yosemite Avenue to begin a journey that would take them to the Big Trees and beyond. One of these was General Ulysses S. Grant, and before he left Madera, he met an old adversary that would one day beco

Courtesy of Daniel Mendoza/Gonzalez Boxing Madera Unified girls get in the ring to participate in a free boxing summer camp, hosted by Gonzalez Boxing. The camp teaches the students discipline and provides them with a positive outlet. Gonzalez Boxing, founded by Daniel and Adriana Gonzalez, hosted a summer class in partnership with Madera Unified School District to offer free after-school programs and summer camps designed to build discipline, confidence, and community.  Adri

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune File Photo In March of 2025, local farmer and CEO of Agriland Farming Company, Inc., Jim Maxwell, seated, is set to be interviewed and filmed by director/producer Thomas McDonald, center, and cameraman Tristan Owen at the Madera County Museum for a documentary that was first seen Tuesday at the Board of Supervisors meeting. Madera County will soon be featured nationwide on public television outlets showcasing why it’s simply the best place t

The Fossil Discovery Center of Madera County will host its fourth annual Haunted Night at the Museum on Saturday. The event will be from 7-9 p.m. This will be a night of fun for just $10 per person, and includes a hot dog meal. Kids under two are free. Join the Halloween-themed fun with a spooky evening, filled with chills, thrills, and prehistoric fun.

For The Madera Tribune The Borden Hotel. When the folks in charge of the High Speed Rail began to talk of starting the project at Borden,...

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Traffic will be affected on Avenue 12 between Road 32 and Road 36 for the next few weeks for a road...

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Workers install new sidewalks along a stretch of Sunset Avenue. The City of Madera is in the midst of...

There will be a Statewide Special Election will be held in Madera County, on November 4.  The following is a list of Vote Centers and...