SACRAMENTO — Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria (D-Merced) has announced plans to introduce new legislation aimed at preventing registered sex offenders from running for any local or state public office in California. The action stems from reports of a registered sex offender in Fresno expressing interest in running for Fresno City Council, an election taking place this June. “It’s deeply disturbing that this issue is unfolding in my own backyard. The idea that a registered sex o

The Madera County Clerk-Recorder’s office announced it is extending the filing period for Madera County Supervisor, District 5, to March 11. The dates, March 7-11 are an extension for nomination and declaration of candidacy period. Interested parties can visit www.votemadera.com and click on the “Interested in Running for Office” link on the home page or call the Elections Division.

Their health services guy, RFK Jr., admits to sniffing cocaine from public toilet seats. MAGA’s immigration shot caller, Stephen Miller, is a proud white supremacist. And Trump pardons criminals who make the Mafia seem like the Mickey Mouse Club. But the smell of MAGA rot is in the air. Even MAGA super-star Marjorie Taylor Greene says that MAGA “was all a lie.” How does MAGA lie? MAGA misdirects by mimicking Las Vegas illusionists. They pull “whataboutisms” from a hat to cha

Note: Because this Opinion is long, I have asked The Madera Tribune to publish it in two pieces, the remaining part in next week’s paper. This question, in this letter, is primarily for Christians, any denomination, very active, not practicing, whatever. Others are invited to consider the message herein and see how the question relates to them. Again: Why are you a Democrat? That’s the bait question. Here’s the hook question — who do you associate yourself with? As a person w

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Construction crews work along Yosemite Avenue in downtown Madera. More than $20 million in coordinated improvements are either now underway or soon to begin across the city. Beneath the streets, inside aging treatment plants, and along well-worn park trails, Madera is quietly undergoing one of the most significant infrastructure transformations in its history. More than $20 million in coordinated improvements are either now underway or soon

For the second time in a row, congressional Democrats let their hatred of Donald Trump expose their true nature to the entire world. In 2025 they crouched angrily like so many Black Widow spiders in your underwear drawer, holding little signs that read FALSE; LIES; and MUSK STEALS (yeah, the world's richest man needs your money). They refused to stand or applaud for citizens introduced by Trump, whose personal stories rivaled the Hallmark Channel for drama. Last night, 2026,

The City of Madera is excited to announce a unique opportunity for residents to influence the future of our public transportation services. Madera Metro is advancing plans to implement a flexible, on‑demand micro-transit service aimed at improving local mobility and better meeting the transportation needs of the community. To support this effort, all residents are invited to participate in an upcoming public workshop to provide input on the design, operation, and integration

Over the past decade, Madera County’s total budget has grown dramatically, rising from roughly $266 million in the mid‑2010s to approximately $578 million in the 2025‑26 fiscal year. At first glance, such growth might suggest a massive expansion in government staffing or services. But a closer look shows that staffing increases have been modest, and much of the growth is tied to federal and state funding streams, not local taxes. Staffing growth vs. budget growth County budge