Storm barrages mountains
Hazardous conditions remain Dubbed the strongest storm in at least five years, an “atmospheric river” burst over the state and Eastern...
Mark Smith of Sierra Star
Jan 12, 2017


Pineapple Express on its way
Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Rainy weather didn’t keep Madera High’s Mia Alvarez from trying to gain control of the ball during a...
John Rieping
Jan 8, 2017
City leaf cleanup started
Madera’s annual leaf cleanup began Tuesday in the southeast part of the city, according to the Department of Public Works. Depending on...
The Madera Tribune
Jan 8, 2017
Where locals can get sand and sand bags
Below is a list of locations that have sand and sand bags available for Madera County residents. Bring a shovel. For more sand bags,...
For The Madera Tribune
Jan 8, 2017
Preparing for predicted heavy winter storms
The Weather Channel app on my phone tells me we need to be prepared for a massive rainstorm this weekend, perhaps of a size not seen in...
Tami Jo Nix
Jan 8, 2017


All roads leading into Yosemite Valley to close today at 5 p.m.
All roads leading into Yosemite Valley will close today at 5 p.m. in anticipation of a significant winter storm moving into the region...
For The Madera Tribune
Jan 6, 2017
Trade group: Dairies grow as stewards
Despite growing challenges, California dairies have greatly improved in environmental sustainability, using less water and producing less...
The Madera Tribune
Jan 5, 2017
Ancient water is no easy gift
There was big, very big, ground water news for California in 2016, but almost no one paid attention because it came in the midst of the...
Tom Elias
Dec 30, 2016









