City Council receives budget revenue update
Members of Madera’s City Council listened to a workshop about the 2025-26 fiscal year budget revenues in a special meeting last week. Dedicated strictly to the informational workshop, the June 11 meeting started later than usual, at 7 p.m. Financial Director for the City of Madera Mike Lima gave the evening’s presentation, which was an […]
Supes adopt ’25-’26 budget
The Madera County Supervisors received presentations of the fiscal year 2025-2026 County and Special Revenue budget proposals, as well as the Public Works Special District proposed budget during a special meeting Monday morning. While students are finishing up their classes and preparing for Summer, so too ends the 2024-2025 fiscal year for local governing bodies […]
A week for public works
Madera County’s Supervisors recognized National Public Works Week and pushed two road construction projects into the next gear during the third monthly regular meeting of May. A proclamation was given by the Madera County Board of Supervisors recognizing the week of May 18-24, 2025 as National Public Works Week in Madera County. Starting in 1960, […]
County honors law enforcement
Madera County held its annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony in front of the downtown Madera County Courthouse Museum, honoring the lives of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice while protecting those in the community. Madera County Sheriff Tyson Pogue welcomed members of law enforcement and community members who arrived to pay their respects and honor […]
Supervisors focus on fire department
As Madera County heads into the drier heat of the upcoming summer months, fire prevention and safety was a central theme during Tuesday’s supervisors meeting. Several agenda items related to fire included the recognition of the promotion of Fire Chief Chris Trinidade. A resident of Madera County, Chief Trinidade had been with the CalFire Madera […]
World Champions recognized by Council
Members of the Madera City Council gave multiple proclamations at its last meeting. Among the recipients were the MadTown Robotics Team, as well as Madera’s own Fire and Police Departments, and Council members received news that construction of the anticipated James Taubert Park is delayed. People filled the seats and lined the walls of the […]
Proclamations for recognition at supes meeting
The Madera County Board of Supervisors recognized several individuals and gave a proclamation recognizing National Nurse’s Week during its regularly scheduled meeting, and a new proposed ordinance is receiving some opposition from residents and business owners in eastern Madera County. May 6–12 was recognized by the Supervisors as National Nurse’s Week, recognizing the contribution of […]
City Council recognizes volunteer month
During the Madera City Council meeting last week, a proclamation recognizing April as National Volunteer month was given. Members of the City Council also listened to an informational report regarding the Madera Municipal Golf Course, and provided direction following reports on the Domestic Well Mitigation program and the potential demolition of two city owned buildings […]
Relay For Life giving cancer the boot
Relay For Life in Madera will start at 9 a.m. on Saturday, in Madera’s Lions Town and Country Park. It will be a 24-hour event, beginning with the Opening Ceremony at the Stage. City Councilwoman Anita Evans will be the guest speaker. This year, Relay For Life is celebrating its 40th year. It all began […]
Supervisors meet Callie, the court dog
During the Madera County Board of Supervisors meeting, the Supervisors met Callie, the new courthouse dog, and voted to implement an AI powered mass appraising system. Madera County District Attorney Sally Moreno proudly introduced Callie to the Madera County Supervisors during the public comment section of the Tuesday morning meeting. Callie is the newest addition […]