

The end of Rayna Tom Carmen
For The Madera Tribune These grave markers show that Rayna Carmen and Wilbur McSwain are buried in the same cemetery at North Fork. By...
Bill Coate
Aug 21, 2019


Back on death row — again
Madera County Historical Society Alvin McSwain is shown here in 1951. He was put on leave from the Navy to testify in the second murder...
Bill Coate
Aug 17, 2019


Mono Indian continued his fight
Madera Tribune File Photo Rayna Tom Carmen is shown here in a 1951 photo from The Madera Tribune. In June 1950, Sheriff W.O Justice...
Bill Coate
Aug 14, 2019


Gang member dies after being shot at a party
For The Madera Tribune Angel Venegas, 22, was shot and killed early Saturday morning in the area of Sharon Boulevard and Wilson Street,...
DJ Becker
Aug 7, 2019
Woman dies when SUV and semi-truck collide
A 59-year-old woman driver reportedly failed to see a moving semi-truck and pulled out in front of it on Road 28 1/2 at the intersection...
DJ Becker
Aug 3, 2019


World War II hero Medellin dies at 93
Wendy Alexander/Madera Tribune File Photo VFW Post 1981 Honor Guard members Martin Medellin, right, and Henry Arredondo salute during a...
Tami Jo Nix
Jul 27, 2019


The sacrifice of the sheriff’s son
Madera County Historical Society Sheriff W.O. Justice’s 1950 campaign ad. Madera County Sheriff William O. Justice wore his badge for 20...
Bill Coate
Jul 27, 2019


Former MUSD admin killed in crash
For The Madera Tribune Kelly Porterfield. Kelly Porterfield, a highly respected administrator in both Madera Unified and Central Unified...
Bill Coate
Jul 20, 2019









