City of Madera announces the installation of 150 solar streetlights
The new lights are included as part of the first phase of an $18.8 million project that seeks to create a more environmentally conscious, energy-efficient... Read More
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Measure R: Cannabis Business Tax Measure
On July 15, 2020 the Madera City Council passed a resolution submitting to the city voters a ballot measure to establish a business tax on... Read More
Firefighter returns to serve in hometown following retirement of godfather
On the heels of the retirement of a former Madera City Fire Captain, a familiar face with long running ties to the department is returning... Read More
City completes overhaul of utility payment system; what this means for you
The City is pleased to announce the completion of a major upgrade to its utility billing system. To access the new online payment system customers... Read More
Madera Metro route 3 resumes operations
Madera Metro Route 3 from Walgreens (on Cleveland Ave.) to the Madera Community College has resumed operations, effective August 10th, on a Monday – Thursday... Read More
Madera gets sizable PPE donation from sister city in Taiwan
In July, the City received a generous donation of over 15,000 masks and other PPE from Madera’s Sister City, Yilan, Taiwan. This incredible act of... Read More
Madera City Council declares local emergency in response to COVID-19
**THIS PAGE IS FREQUENTLY UPDATED • View current COVID-19 statistics in Madera County 08/18/20 Public Health “Back to School” Facebook live event with Director Sara Bosse... Read More
Under-crossing project will bring new connectivity to Vernon McCullough Trail
Construction continues on a new portion of the Vernon McCullough Fresno River Trail system. This segment will connect to the existing trail along Riverside Drive... Read More
Madera businesses come together to donate supplies to first responders
While many of us are doing our part and staying home to help combat the spread of COVID-19, first responders remain on the front lines... Read More
Playgrounds and picnic areas at City-owned parks closed until further notice
Effective April 13, 2020, playgrounds and picnic areas at City-owned parks have been closed until further notice. The practice of social distancing is highly encouraged... Read More
‘Flushable’ wipes could clog sewer systems
While the State Water Board and other public agencies encourage Californians to follow the Centers for Disease Control recommendations to clean surfaces with disinfecting wipes... Read More
Annual curbside cleanup program begins March 9, 2020
Mid Valley Disposal (MVD) personnel will begin the annual curbside cleanup program on Monday, March 9, 2020. The Citywide Curbside Cleanup is designed to assist... Read More
Water rate adjustment effective January 26
In December of 2018 the Madera City Council adopted utility rate changes to fund essential repairs and upgrades to Madera’s water system. The last installment... Read More
City names new directors of parks, finance departments
At last Wednesday’s City Council meeting, the Council voted unanimously to approve employment agreements for two new directors over the City’s Parks & Community Services... Read More
New supermarket sets sights on northeast Madera
Vallarta Supermarkets, a well-known food retailer in the Central and Southern California Hispanic markets, has submitted plans to the City’s Planning Department for review as... Read More
Public Meeting: Improvement of Lake/4th/Central Avenues Intersection
Options for improving the Lake Street, 4th Street, Central Avenue intersection will be presented at a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16,... Read More
Holiday schedule for City offices and services
Most non-emergency departments and facilities of the City of Madera will be closed on the following regular business days for the Holiday Season: Tuesday, December... Read More
Planning begins for transformation of downtown main street
A new planning design effort in downtown Madera is considering ways to redefine the Yosemite Avenue (State Route 145) corridor as a car, bicyclist and... Read More
MPD announce new ‘Safe Exchange Zone’ for private-party transactions
The Madera Police Department has unveiled a new “Safe Exchange Zone” to provide a safe environment for private-party transactions. Located inside the Madera Police Department’s... Read More
City receives Project of the Year Award from Central CA Chapter of the American Public Works Association
The City of Madera’s new Transit Center was recently selected as a recipient of the American Public Works Association’s (APWA) 2019 Public Works Project of... Read More
MaderaProud #Moments November Newsletter
Big improvements coming to Vernon McCullough River Trail, Transit Center updates, Census 2020 coming soon…
City’s smoking ban kicks butts (and vapes) out of its parks
On Wednesday, May 15, 2019, the Madera City Council unanimously voted to update existing regulations associated with smoking. The updates include the prohibition of smoking... Read More
Notice of Public Hearing: Energy Services & Financing Contract
Notice is hereby given that per California Government Code Section 4217.12, the City Council of the City of Madera will hold a public hearing to... Read More
Coordination Committee Meeting for the Madera Subbasin Joint GSP
Please join us for a Coordination Committee meeting to submit comments regarding the Madera Subbasin Joint Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP). A summary of the draft... Read More
MaderaProud #Moments October Newsletter
Delegation from Madera’s Sister City (Yilan, Taiwan) drops in for a visit, track development projects in Madera with new interactive map, upcoming events…
Delegation from Sister City Yilan, Taiwan visits Madera
In late September the City received a visit from a delegation representing Madera’s sister City Yilan, Taiwan. Councilmember Jose Rodriguez and Board of Education Trustee... Read More
MaderaProud #Moments September Newsletter
MUSD breaks ground on new middle school, National Night Out in Madera a success, Moments+…
MUSD breaks ground on new middle school
Madera Unified School District‘s newest middle school is designed to give students a head start on careers such as nurse, florist, computer programmer, plumber, and... Read More
Final draft of Madera Subbasin Joint Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) released for review
The final draft of the Madera Subbasin Joint Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) for the Madera Subbasin is available for a 90-day review period and comment.... Read More
MaderaProud #Moments August Newsletter
New playground at Pan-Am Park, widening of Highway 99 soon to begin, Madera City Fire Department joins Facebook + more. Click to view.