Lockdown at Madera South
After reports of a possible weapon on campus, Madera South High School went into a full lockdown. The school received a report of a...
For The Madera Tribune
Feb 16, 2023


Madera cops went looking for trouble
For The Madera Tribune Madera’s police force in 1947. Ernie Fernandez is on the far right. In 1947, Madera was a peaceful, little town of...
Bill Coate
Feb 15, 2023
Deceased man found in the Fresno River
Maurice Snowden, 32, was found in the Fresno River at around 10 a.m. on February 3. Around 5:30 p.m. on February 2, a Madera County...
For The Madera Tribune
Feb 9, 2023
Mock Trial students ready for court
Jordan Franks will be charged with robbery and battery during this year’s Honorable Edward P. Moffat Madera County Mock Trial on February...
For The Madera Tribune
Feb 9, 2023


Madera’s marshal wrestled a Legless opponent
For The Madera Tribune Sheriff John Barnett, 2nd from the right, was a fearless lawman, but he almost met his match when he tangled with...
Bill Coate
Feb 8, 2023


Innocent man spent 10 years behind bars
For The Madera Tribune Madera Attorney Joe Barcroft worked for 10 years to free an innocent man from Folsom Prison. In 1919 he was...
Bill Coate
Feb 4, 2023


Madera Fire Chief retiring
Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Madera County Fire Chief Matt Watson is congratulated by former Madera County Supervisor and current...
Tyler Takeda
Feb 2, 2023


Hunter’s Drug served Madera for 100 years
For The Madera Tribune The only drug store in Madera in 1890 belonged to William Hunter. A primitive store in its beginnings, Hunter’s...
Bill Coate
Feb 1, 2023









