Saying farewell to a rancorous 2017
It has been quite a year. Many of the people who voted for Republican candidate Donald Trump because they wanted a change of techniques...
The Madera Tribune
Jan 1, 2018


Blowing off steam for 2017
This is the time of year when I engage in the exercise of blowing off steam that has been building over time. Usually, this involves some...
Jim Glynn
Dec 8, 2017
High speed rail, food stamps issue for locals
The Madera Tribune received the following comments online about Tribune articles and local happenings. Food stamp drug testing Wisconsin...
The Madera Tribune
Dec 8, 2017


New voting system for county, one of five in state to get one
The Madera Tribune Steven Bennett, Regional Sales Manager at Dominion Voting Systems, gives a demonstration. Madera County Registrar of...
Tami Jo Nix
Dec 2, 2017
The two obstacles that are holding back Alzheimer's research
(THE CONVERSATION) Thirty years ago, scientists began to unlock the mysteries regarding the cause of Alzheimer’s disease. This knowledge...
For The Madera Tribune
Nov 17, 2017


Humanlike robots are here; now what?
What is the leading “rights” country in the world? I’m not just talking about women’s rights. Or human rights. I mean universal rights....
Jim Glynn
Nov 7, 2017
Is daylight saving time worth the trouble? Research says no
(THE CONVERSATION) Today the sun is shining during my commute home from work. But this weekend, public service announcements will remind...
For The Madera Tribune
Nov 2, 2017
Alleged scam ‘spoofs’ dead numbers
Receiving a call from a telephone number belonging to a late Madera resident may not be as spooky as it sounds, but it can be no less...
John Rieping
Oct 31, 2017




