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
Madera students to learn English and Spanish at the same time
When school starts next August, Madera Unified will begin a new program that is designed to make local students biliterate — proficient...
Bill Coate
Dec 7, 2016
Parkwood’s water well woes tackled by state, county, city
John Rieping/The Madera Tribune From left, Sapien Salas and Hector Martinez both reach for a basketball Tuesday as Matt Lugo watches in...
John Rieping
Dec 1, 2016
Irrigation district honored
The Madera Irrigation District was recently awarded the “District of Distinction” accreditation by California’s Special District...
For The Madera Tribune
Nov 24, 2016
