Madera Tribune

Madera continues to make progress establishing voting for city council members by districts. A consultant hired by the city to work with city staff and citizens on establishing district boundaries presented four sets of districting plans, illustrated with maps, to the council Wednesday night. Full Story »

The following is a partial list of calls received by the Madera Police Department on Saturday. 1:02 a.m. - A person was arrested on suspicion of assault in the 300 block of Vineyard Avenue. Full Story »

FRESNO - The California Department of Transportation will soon begin a Fog Pilot Program along State Route 99 in an effort to reduce the severity of multivehicle accidents. Full Story »

One student on the Madera High School robotics team has found that rising to a competitive challenge can be rewarding in more ways than one. Full Story »

The Madera High School robotics team will demonstrate a modified version of its 2008 project, MadTown Throwdown, on campus Saturday. In doing so, it will not just look back but ahead, to the 2010 national robotics competition. Full Story »

Ever wonder what that old pocket watch left to you in grandpa's will is worth? Full Story »

Agents with the Madera County Gang Enforcement Team seized firearms and narcotics Thursday from the home of a reputed gang member on Sharon Boulevard off Country Club Drive in Madera, according to authorities. Full Story »

The following is a partial list of felony arrests recorded by the Madera County Department of Corrections from Saturday to Tuesday. 6:32 p.m. - Daniel Gonzales, 64, of Oakhurst was arrested by the Sheriff's Office for out-of-county warrants. Full Story »

From loans to networking, business strategies and information will be the focus of the 2009 Madera Business Conference planned for Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Full Story »

Local family wineries linked to the Madera Wine Trail will host Holiday Spirit Weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 14 and 15. Wine tasters may purchase a passport glasses for $25 each at any participating winery both days of the event or pre-purchase tickets online for $20 at www.myticketportal.com. Full Story »

The Madera Razorbacks girls softball teams and the city's Parks and Community Services Department will host one of the largest girls softball tournaments ever held in Madera on Saturday, according to organizers. Full Story »

A Madera man's life took an interesting turn when he heard; "Jared Miller, come on down. You are the next contestant on 'The Price is Right.'" "I have wanted to be on 'The Price is Right' since I was 5 years old," Miller said in an interview Wednesday. Full Story »

An American Red Cross program is offering Central Valley residents a chance to send holiday cards to military service members, their families and veterans from now through Dec. 7. Full Story »

A Madera man allegedly under the influence of alcohol struck a pickup truck at the intersection of Avenue 12 and Road 25 Wednesday, seriously injuring himself and others in the mid-morning accident. Full Story »

The following is a partial list of calls received by the Madera Police Department from Thursday through Friday. 12:24 a.m. - A person was arrested on suspicion of driving after having their license suspended for driving under the influence of alco- hol in the area of Jefferson and Orchard avenues. Full Story »

Is there a better feeling than helping someone less fortunate? As Christmas approaches, a program designed to bring cheer to senior citizens began Tuesday in Madera. Full Story »

Sierra Art Trails, a non-profit based in eastern Madera County, will host an exhibit of Native American art from Tuesday through Dec. 9 at Stellar Gallery in Oakhurst. Full Story »

Longtime Oakhurst businessman Harry Baker failed to show up in court Tuesday for the third time for his arraignment on a count of molesting a 13-year-old girl. Full Story »

The following is a partial list of felony arrests recorded by the Madera County Department of Corrections on Friday. 12:18 p.m. -- Irma Linda Huerta, 26, was arrested by the DOC on suspicion of committing fraud to obtain aid, food stamp program violation and perjury. Full Story »

One of Madera County Office of Education's associate superintendents has received the STAR Award for her contributions to the Student Programs and Services Steering Committee. Full Story »

A woman and her boyfriend were arrested and their children turned over to Child Protective Services after she threatened a store's security guard and employees with a gun following a failed robbery attempt, according to authorities. Full Story »

A Madera man accused of killing 18-year-old Krista Pike in January 2008 entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity on Monday in Madera County Superior Court. Full Story »

A Madera woman celebrated her 100th birthday at San Joaquin Gardens in Fresno, where she is living while recovering from a fall. About 50 people attended the Saturday birthday party for Thelma Vived Russell. Full Story »

Many gravesites at Calvary Cemetery were surrounded by friends and families in celebration of Day of the Dead on Monday. "This is our heritage, the Day of the Dead, which is their (the deceased's) special day" said David Olvera. "We celebrate their new life instead of that they have passed away. Full Story »

The Madera Division of the California Retired Teachers is once again accepting applications for scholarships from local high school seniors interested in becoming teachers. Full Story »