Nancy Simpson/The Madera Tribune Catherine Deleon, Vice Principal for Thomas Jefferson Middle School poses with award recipient Sebastian Padilla, and Joe Vived of Sunrise Rotary. Three middle school students were honored at a recent Sunrise Rotary meeting. These students have been recognized for following the Rotarian motto of “Service Above Self.” Each month teachers select a Student of the Month at all Madera Unified middle schools. The counselors and administrators then

Fifteen years ago (now closer to 16 years), the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CAHSRA) began work on a transportation system that would supposedly carry passengers from San Francisco to Los Angeles in two and a half hours. Since then, the CAHSRA has stumbled, bumbled, and tumbled through billions of dollars and now has hundreds of Stonehenge-like structures dotting the Central Valley from Madera to somewhere north of Shafter. And there are no structures anywhere near e

For The Madera Tribune Madera County Food Bank volunteers help move boxes of food to a resident during the Thanksgiving distribution. With the holiday season upon us, many people want to help others, either with gifts, monetary donations or service. Madera County Food Bank Executive Director Ryan McWherter would like his organization to be considered for those donations, as well. “We definitely need donations during the holiday season,” he said. “It’s a giving time of year,

Courtesy of Nick Salinas Madera County workers put the County emblem on the County of Madera Christmas Tree, which will be lit on Friday at 6 p.m., just before the annual Christmas Parade, which will begin at 7 p.m. Christmas nostalgia is the sentimental longing for past Christmas celebrations, often triggered by sights, sounds, and traditions. Often, we spend time and effort to create these conditions that we long for, only to be disappointed by the less-than-optimal result.

For The Madera Tribune Natalie Worstein. After an extensive, North America-wide search encompassing more than 140 applicants, the Chowchilla Madera County Fair Board of Directors announced Natalie Worstein as its new Chief Executive Officer. Worstein is a highly versatile professional with two decades of experience spanning various sectors including business administration, marketing, human resource management, director of hospitality branding and sales, and retail property d

With the possibility of a growing operating deficit, Madera County Supervisors still found much to celebrate before addressing the pressing deficit issue by taking further steps to reduce the operational cost gap. Proclamations were given recognizing the retirement of two fire captains after decades of service, along with the crucial ambulatory services provided by the Pistoresi family for nearly a decade, and a week was dedicated to the clerks of the county board of supervis

Courtesy of MUSD Communications Madera Unified retirees honored at this year’s Service with Pride event gather for a group photo at Torres High School Theatre. Madera Unified School District celebrated the dedication and longevity of its employees at this year’s Service with Pride event, held at the Torres High School Theatre. The annual gathering honored staff members marking 20 to 40 years of service, as well as retirees who have devoted their careers to supporting the stu

Courtesy of MUSD Communication Madera Linkage Foundation Student Hall of Fame inductee Cheryl Blackstone holds her award after being honored at the annual MUSD Service with Pride event. The Madera Linkage Foundation announced the 2025 Student Champion Hall of Fame inductees. This recognition honors retired Madera Unified employees whose exceptional service, leadership, and dedication have made a lasting impact on the lives of students. This year’s honorees embody the spirit