Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune More than 100 runners take off at the starting line during the 4th annual Running With the Lions Strive for Diabetes 5K run last year at Town and Country Park. The annual event is hosted by the Madera Evening Lions Club and is scheduled for April 11 this year. Lions International, the largest membership-based service club organization in the world, presented the Madera Evening Lions Club the Kindness Matters Service Award in February.  This

For The Madera Tribune From left, Madera Elks Lodge #1919 Bingo Chair Gen Buckley, Madera Rescue Mission Executive Director Jesse Chavez, Madera Food Bank Executive Director Ryan McWherter, Leading Knight Jesus Hernandez, and Bingo Committee member Susan Flores stand together after announcing programs that received the proceeds from the Elks’ Bingo Nights. The Madera Elks Lodge #1918 made cash donations to four organizations last week.  The funds were distributed from Bingo N

For The Madera Tribune Although the City of Madera is conducting its annual Curbside Cleanup Program, the Madera Police Department reminds residents that discarded items must be placed neatly by the curb. Illegal dumping like this creates traffic hazards and fines are associated with it. As many residents are aware, the City of Madera is currently conducting its Annual Curbside Cleanup Program. Zone 2 cleanup services will continue through March 13 with Zone 1 completed over

Courtesy of Matthew Young Registration for the Young Americans Foundation High School Conference is now open. The event will be held in Santa Barbara, from March 26-28 and June 16-19. The Madera County Republican Women have announced registration is now available for the Young Americans Foundation High School Conference at the Ronald Reagan Ranch, scheduled to take place in Santa Barbara from March 26-28 and June 16-19. The organization is dedicated to supporting young Americ

Visit California's biennial Poppy Awards recognize destinations and attractions across California for excellence in tourism marketing and destination stewardship across nine categories. More than 160 submissions were reviewed for the 2026 awards and narrowed down to the top finalists in each category. Visit Yosemite | Madera County announced that it was selected as a finalist in the Best Strategic Brand Partnership category for its campaign with KTLA and Southern California C

The Madera County Arts Council and the Madera branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women) invite the community to the inaugural community exhibit, "Held in Common, exploring how culture, religion, and belief shape the ways people live alongside one another." "Held in Common" brings together artists from across California whose work reflects personal tradition, inherited practices, daily rituals, and shared spaces where differences meet. Rather than offering a si

Tyler Takeda/The Madera Tribune Cleveland Guardians’ free agent signee Connor Brogdon throws a pitch to Liberty varsity players during the Liberty Hawks’ Alumni game in January. Brogdon was the featured attraction, and didn’t disappoint. He struck out two with eight pitches in his inning of work, and even hit a single in his first plate appearances in about 10 years. After his debut midway through the 2020 season, former Liberty Hawks standout Connor Brogdon prepares for his

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