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

For The Madera Tribune Former Madera Coyote baseball standout Alec Gamboa is all fired up coming off the mound this past season for the Busan Lotte Giants of the Korea Baseball Organization. For the first time in his professional baseball career, former Madera and Fresno City College standout Alec Gamboa isn’t sure what’s next.  After spending the last five months of the baseball season in Korea with the Busan Lotte Giants of the Korea Baseball Organization. Gamboa is current

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune Peter Gallegos from the City of Madera Wastewater Treatment Plant talks about upgrades currently in progress at the facility. Construction is underway on a $10.3 million upgrade to Madera’s Wastewater Treatment Plant, a project described as one of the most significant public works investments in recent years. The plant, located on Avenue 13 and Road 211/2, treats millions of gallons of wastewater each day and serves every home and business i

Screenshot by Tyler Takeda of The Madera Tribune Madera County Food Bank Executive Director Ryan McWherter talks about the help he and his staff are giving to people during the holiday season. The original interview was for ABC-30, but then it was picked up by Good Morning American for its November 14 show. Blink, and you might have missed it, but Madera County Food Bank Executive Director Ryan McWherter was featured on a segment in Good Morning American on November 14.  “We

Courtesy of MUSD Communications School Health Council leaders from Madera Unified schools hold their America’s Healthiest Schools Award banners, which will be displayed at their campuses. Madera Unified School District has received national recognition from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation for its outstanding commitment to student health and wellness.  Every elementary, middle, and high school in the district earned Healthy Schools Awards in three or more categories fo