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City returns to host 4th of July Spectacular

Photo - Attendees from the 2025 Fireworks Spectacular await the showcase event at the Madera Fairgrounds, at 1850 Cleveland Avenue. This year’s event will begin at 5 p.m.

The City of Madera is bringing back its beloved 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular on July 4 at the Madera District Fairgrounds, 1850 Cleveland Avenue. Gates will open at 5 p.m., with the fireworks display set to begin at dusk, approximately 9 p.m. Admission and parking are completely free. The announcement caps a years-long community […]

Missing person found, deputy is recovering

Madera County Sheriff Tyson Pogue updated the community during a Monday press conference, about an officer-involved shooting that happened over last weekend, and also identified an individual that was considered missing. The individual, Claudia Anguiano, was declared missing after she was last seen June 15, and her husband, Gregory Anguiano, was shot and killed by […]

DUI arrest uncovers illegal fireworks

Photo - Madera CHP takes a suspect into custody. Originally, the suspect was arrested on DUI, but during a search of his vehicle, officers found nitrous oxide tanks and illegal fireworks.

A DUI arrest in Madera led officers to the discovery of nitrous oxide tanks, believed to be used for inhalation purposes, and illegal fireworks inside the vehicle Tuesday evening. While impaired driving alone puts lives at risk, illegal fireworks create an additional danger for our community. Illegal fireworks can cause serious injuries, start devastating fires, […]

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