City to celebrate over $2.5 million in grants for community improvement
The City of Madera is excited to announce the receipt of over $2.5 million in grants that will bolster public safety and recreation in our... Read More
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Iconic Loy E. Cook Water Tower to undergo renovation
At the October 4th Madera City Council meeting, the Council unanimously approved a contract to renovate the Loy Cook Water Tower. Situated at the intersection... Read More
Notice of funding availability for CDBG FY 2024-2025
Every year, the City of Madera receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These... Read More
MPD Detective honored with ‘Freedom Fighter Award’ for work against human trafficking
Madera Police Detective Dina Santos received the “Freedom Fighter Award” for her efforts and work to combat Human Trafficking. Detective Santos is one of our... Read More
Parks announces “spooky” Movies in the Park event planned for October 13
The Parks Department will host a special spooky edition of the beloved Movies in the Park series at the Lion’s Town & Country Park Amphitheatre... Read More
Police Chief Lawson announces retirement, Chiaramonte tapped as successor
After dedicating 28 years to the Madera Police Department and establishing an impressive 37-year career in law enforcement, Chief Dino Lawson has made the announcement... Read More
City adopts FY 23/24 budget, anticipates surplus amid economic challenges
At a special meeting of the Madera City Council last week, the Council adopted a balanced budget for fiscal year 23/24, demonstrating a net surplus... Read More
Improvements coming to McNally Park
Exciting news for our community! A transformation is currently underway at McNally Park, courtesy of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. With the arrival of... Read More
2022 water quality report now available
The City of Madera is mandated by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to provide its customers with an annual water quality report known as... Read More
California lawmakers announce major victory to address California’s hospital closure crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic drained $12 billion from hospitals, and skyrocketing prices for pharmaceutical drugs, staff, and medical supplies have put many hospitals on the brink... Read More
City partners with Madera Irrigation District to recharge groundwater
The Madera Irrigation District and City of Madera have announced their partnership to recharge groundwater in…
The Villages at Almond Grove: A New Master-Planned Community in Madera
A new master-planned community is coming to West Madera. The Villages at Almond Grove will be a mixed-use development that includes residential, commercial, and open... Read More
Notice of Cannabis Community Meeting
The City of Madera is holding a community meeting to receive public comment on (2) Social Equity Cannabis Business Permit applications as follows: Cannabis Business... Read More
City of Madera seeks volunteers for Earth Day Tree Planting Event
In celebration of Earth Day 2023, the City of Madera is seeking volunteers to join in a tree-planting event on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from... Read More
Madera’s Women of the Year honored
The City of Madera’s residents have named their Women of the Year! Seven outstanding women, Kathy Nishimoto, Mattie Mendez, Mona Davie, Lucy Salazar, Leonor Hipolito,... Read More
Volunteers band together for community cleanup event
On Saturday, March 25th, the City of Madera and Love Madera partnered with Caltrans HQ to host a volunteer cleanup day. Thanks to the impressive... Read More
City to begin Housing Element Update
The Housing Element is a critical part of the City’s General Plan and serves as the principal guide for housing programs and strategies to address... Read More
Annual citywide curbside cleanup program begins February 20
The Citywide Curbside Cleanup program assists residents in the removal of excess trash, rubbish, and other bulky items not collected during normal weekly service. ... Read More
City opens Community Development Block Grant application period for 2023-2024
The City of Madera is pleased to announce the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the 2023-2024... Read More
Centennial Park Playground dedicated in honor of Thaddeus Sran
On December 10, 2022, Maderans gathered at Centennial Park to celebrate the dedication of a special needs playground in honor of the late Thaddeus Sran.... Read More
Annual leaf cleanup program begins January 9
The annual City of Madera leaf cleanup is a program designed to help residents dispose of leaves in a convenient and environmentally-friendly way. On assigned... Read More
City to dedicate playground in memory of Thaddeus Sran
Please join us as we honor the memory of Thaddeus Sran. The Thaddeus Sran Playground dedication will take place this Saturday, December 10, 2022. Event... Read More
Public Hearing: Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program Application and Five-Year Plan
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be conducted by the Madera City Council on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., as... Read More
Madera horseshoe pioneers to be honored with plaque dedication
The City will partner with the Big Valley Horseshoe League (BVHL) to honor Harlen and Sharon Rippetoe with a dedication of the Rotary Park horseshoe... Read More
DICK’s Sporting Goods Foundation awards $25k grant for batting cages at Lion’s Town & Country Park
Established in 2011, The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation (Foundation) is a non-profit organization with a mission to inspire and enable sports participation for all. The... Read More
City awarded $5 Million in State Budget for Avenue 13 Sewer Trunk Main Rehabilitation Project
Senator Caballero secured $5 million in this year’s state budget for the City of Madera’s Avenue 13 (Pecan Avenue) Sewer Trunk Main Rehabilitation... Read More
Madera PD awarded $105k grant from Office of Traffic Safety
The State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) sponsors several grant programs to im- prove the safety of the state’s streets and highways. Madera... Read More
“Save the Space” campaign is coming to a parking lot near you
While Breast Cancer Awareness is a key focus during the month of October, it is also National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The City of Madera... Read More
2021-2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
The City of Madera is soliciting public review and comment on the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the City’s 2021-2022 Action Plan.... Read More
Almond Park ribbon-cutting held
The ribbon has been cut on a brand new neighborhood park near Alpha Elementary School. Almond Park (890 Ivy Glen Drive) is the first of... Read More