Public forum on proposed Temperance Flat project
How big of a deal is the proposed Temperance Flat dam on the San Joaquin River? An April 27 forum hosted by the Friends of the Madden...
For The Madera Tribune
Apr 15, 2018
Extra information from the Ron Manfredi Report to the City Council on water rate costs
WATER RATE REPORT: CITY COUNCIL MEETING — WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 The following is provided to complement and offer additional background...
For The Madera Tribune
Apr 11, 2018
Here, there, everywhere
Another of the great ones is gone. Dr. John Bryan died unexpectedly in his sleep on Easter morning. He was 68. In his younger years, John...
Chuck Doud
Apr 7, 2018
Pen and sword; train and gas tax
“The pen is mightier than the sword.” — Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Richelieu; Or the Conspiracy, 1839 Oh yeah, tell that to Caesar In...
Jim Glynn
Apr 6, 2018


Chowchilla FFA chapter puts local face on national issues
For The Madera Tribune Frank Bigelow, center, with Chowchilla FFA members Christina Fuller, Andrea Jimenez, Ali Misleh and Dyland...
For The Madera Tribune
Apr 6, 2018


History in the Week of April 1
Madera County Historical Society The Yosemite Hotel, shown here during an Old-timers Parade, served Madera for 83 years. After fire...
Bill Coate
Apr 4, 2018


The Mutineer who named Madera
Madera County Historical Society William H. Thurman. Of all the mutineers in the rebellion of 1893, William H. Thurman was the most...
Bill Coate
Apr 4, 2018
Quick answers to questions a lot of us ask
Editor’s note: Reader Jim Dedmon sent this along for those who want quick answers to complicated questions. 1. Does olive oil prevent...
For The Madera Tribune
Mar 31, 2018




