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

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune James Taubert Park, a new neighborhood recreation site, at the corner of Olive Avenue and Knox Street, is currently under construction. Construction is officially underway on James Taubert Park, a new neighborhood recreation site at the corner of Olive Avenue and Knox Street. The project will bring an approximately $2.3 million investment to the surrounding neighborhood, according to City officials. The park is being developed on land that b

I’ve stated in a few of my letters in the past that the Republican Party and it’s leaders are far from perfect, but I also have said that, given the choice between the two major parties, there is really no choice on who we should choose to lead the United States. I’ve also concentrated on the negatives of what the Democrat party, and the small group of radicals that have hijacked the party, have done. A lot of times, I have failed to mention what this administration has accom

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Madera Unified School District students participate in a peaceful protest at Lion’s Town and Country Park on Friday. Madera Unified students participated in a peaceful protest, not affiliated with the district, resulting in some students missing school or arriving late Friday morning. Prior to that morning, the district proactively shared protocols with staff and families to promote transparency, prioritize student safety, and maintain instr

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Madera County hosts an Inaugural Puppy Bowl on Friday at the Government Center where spectators looked on as the puppies played. The puppies are from the Madera Animal Shelter, and available for adoption. Lights! Cameras! Puppies! Madera County’s inaugural Puppy Bowl turns into a blowout! Team ‘Bits’ was pawsitively ready for the big game, running up the score, 35-0, over Team ‘Kibbles’ in what became the most cuddly and cutest matchup of a