Opinion: Fraught times for Gavin Newsom
For years, Gavin Newsom had a Midas touch. He legalized same-sex marriage in San Francisco, and later the U.S. Supreme Court put a stamp...
Tom Elias
Dec 30, 2020
Opinion: A plot to end American democracy?
Be afraid. Be very afraid. Is there a potential plot to dismantle our democracy? Let’s look at one indication of what might happen....
Jim Glynn
Dec 28, 2020


The Democrats finally won
Madera County Historical Society The Republican banner that stretched across Yosemite Avenue in 1890 should not lead one to believe that...
Bill Coate
Dec 19, 2020
Opinion: Countdown to Christmas
Christmas is a week away. The year 2021 is but two weeks from now. I am not alone in thinking the year 2020 has worn out its welcome, and...
Tami Jo Nix
Dec 19, 2020
Opinion: A Christmas poem for 2020
‘A Visit from Dr. Fauci’ (Apologies to Clement Clark Moore, 1779-1863) ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the city Not a...
Jim Glynn
Dec 19, 2020
Council seeks to fill District 5 vacancy
The City of Madera City Council authorized initiation of an appointment process to fill the City Council District 5 seat vacated by the...
For The Madera Tribune
Dec 16, 2020
Opinion: Will flailing at the virus do much good?
It is well established that wearing face masks confers a high degree of protection from the coronavirus plague on both wearers and those...
Tom Elias
Dec 16, 2020
Opinion: Pandemic enriches U.S. billionaires
The United States is in its worst economic crisis since the Great Depression of the 1930’s. But the cause of our pitiful situation is not...
Jim Glynn
Dec 12, 2020









