Groundwater comes from surface water
When we pump groundwater for any reason, whether it be for municipal use or irrigation, the groundwater supply will decrease. That is a...
Chuck Doud
May 18, 2018
Largely ignorant of fish, water
The California Water Commission, in voting last week to provide only $171.3 million in funding for the Temperance Flat dam and reservoir,...
Chuck Doud
May 9, 2018
Prescribed burning under way in hills
Sierra National Forest (SNF) officials continue their spring prescribed burning program within the Bass Lake Ranger District. Using the...
For The Madera Tribune
May 2, 2018


History in the Week of April 29
Madera County Historical Society One hundred years ago, Tighe’s Department Store was at the center of Madera’s downtown business...
Bill Coate
May 2, 2018
Earth’s weather is a blessing, says Maderan
Give thanks for Earth’s weather. The past few hundred years have given us a chance to grow and develop. It does not take much imagination...
For The Madera Tribune
May 2, 2018
Yosemite launches traffic program
Yosemite National Park is launching a pilot program to address traffic congestion. The program will be tested on the Highway 140 corridor...
For The Madera Tribune
Apr 25, 2018
Bass Lake Fishing Derby offers $55,000 in prizes
Anglers have a chance at snagging a portion of $55,000 at the annual Bass Lake Fishing Derby May 5 and 6. The annual event is sponsored...
For The Madera Tribune
Apr 25, 2018
John Muir Day and Earth Day combine
Today is John Muir Day in both Scotland, where he was born, and the United States. By a happy coincidence, tomorrow is Earth Day 2018....
Jim Glynn
Apr 21, 2018




