What began in 2011 as a modest vision to showcase local wines in a vintage 1928 farmhouse has evolved into the Central Valley's premier outdoor entertainment destination.  This year, “ApCal Rock'n Ranch” officially celebrates its 15th anniversary, marking a decade and a half of growth, resilience, and world-class live music. The journey started in December 2009 when owner Darren Schmall pitched the idea for "Appellation: California" (ApCal) to a property owner along State Rou

The City of Madera is excited to announce a unique opportunity for residents to influence the future of our public transportation services.  Madera Metro is advancing plans to implement a flexible, on‑demand micro-transit service aimed at improving local mobility and better meeting the transportation needs of the community. To support this effort, all residents are invited to participate in an upcoming public workshop to provide input on the design, operation, and integration

Nancy Simpson/The Madera Tribune Hanna Lane, a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge 327, serves coffee at breakfast the third Saturday of each month. Pictured, from left are David Simpson, Lane, and Nancy Simpson. On the third Sunday of every month, Madera Odd Fellows Lodge 327 has a breakfast from 7:30 to 11 a.m. It is a mighty good breakfast, and included in the meal is two eggs, two pieces of ham or sausage, and three pancakes, with orange juice and coffee. The price is only $1

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Attendees look at raffle prizes during the event. Love INC (In the Name of Christ) of Madera hosted a fundraising banquet at Buena Vista Event Center to raise funds for the organization with silent auction desserts and other items, and drawings.  The organization is part of a nationwide movement, helping churches and community partners come together to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families. Love INC helps those in the co

My wife and I will be celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary this year over two nights in Madera and Oakhurst. Numerous family members from out-of-state will celebrate with us. I won’t be taking them through downtown Madera. It’s an embarrassment. Given our 48-year history in this community, they would understandably ask, “why do you live here?” My wife served as a Madera County probation officer, Madera County Family Court Services mediator, and Madera Unified School Distr

For The Madera Tribune In 1895, Victor Adams met his end on the old hanging tree near the Spring Valley School. A lynch mob caught him here and strung him up. They left him hanging for two days as a lesson for all to see, including the students. If anyone ever deserved the epithet “no account,” it was Victor Adams. He deserted his wife and four children in Arizona and came to Madera County where he settled in O’Neals. There Adams married a widow with two children and proceede

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune James Taubert Park, a new neighborhood recreation site, at the corner of Olive Avenue and Knox Street, is currently under construction. Construction is officially underway on James Taubert Park, a new neighborhood recreation site at the corner of Olive Avenue and Knox Street. The project will bring an approximately $2.3 million investment to the surrounding neighborhood, according to City officials. The park is being developed on land that b

Nancy Simpson/The Madera Tribune File Photo His Little Feet’s Performance will be held at Valley West Christian Center, 101 W. Adell Street, on Wednesday, beginning at 6 p.m. Valley West Christian Center welcomes His Little Feet International Children’s Choir, again. The 21 children that make up this current choir come from Kenya, Uganda and India. This choir is directed by Mike and Christa Hahn, who have visited Valley West Christian Center before, and after an almost decade