

County courts to maintain protocols
Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Although the state is ‘reopened,’ some COVID-19 protocols remain at Madera County’s Superior court...
For The Madera Tribune
Jun 26, 2021


County’s home was long time coming
Courtesy of the Madera County Historical Society A crane lifts a block of Raymond granite in place as construction of the Madera County...
Bill Coate
Jun 26, 2021
Opinion: Wondering about tolerances for boredom
Originally published Friday, June 18, 2004. Don’t be too surprised if somebody files suit on behalf of spotted owls who live in...
Chuck Doud
Jun 16, 2021
County courts to fully reopen
The following represents the Court’s plan to fully reopen to the public pursuant to the California Department of Public Health’s...
For The Madera Tribune
Jun 13, 2021


Chinese autopsy raised ruckus in Borden
Courtesy of the Madera County Historical Society This abandoned adobe building was once used by Man Wah Chan as a store. Its location is...
Bill Coate
May 22, 2021


Raymond went hog wild
Madera County Historical Society The town of Raymond may have been a little rough around the edges, but occasionally it had a moment of...
Bill Coate
Oct 10, 2020


Did emotions sway the Harlow fire jury?
Madera Tribune File Photo Frederick Litke is shown here standing between his parents, awaiting the jury’s verdict on the charge that he...
Bill Coate
Sep 23, 2020


Innocent man spent 10 years behind bars
Madera County Historical Society Madera Attorney Joe Barcroft worked for 10 years to free an innocent man from Folsom Prison. In 1919 he...
Bill Coate
Sep 16, 2020




