Islands on MSN

'The heart of California' is a charming city near Fresno with a wine trail, local festivals, and park access

Right in the center of California, you'll find incredible wineries and a strong community spirit in a small town with easy ...
Forbes

Madera, CA

Madera is home to Madera Community College Center, a campus of the State Center Community College District. Notable landmarks include the historic Madera water tower and the city's fully operational ...
California Healthline

California Offers Lifeline to 17 Hospitals, Including up to $52 Million for Madera

Madera Community Hospital in Madera, California, has been closed since January 3 after experiencing financial strains and filing for bankruptcy. (Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) ...
Sacramento Bee

Madera calls itself a ‘welcoming city.’ Here’s how that differs from a sanctuary city

It’s not a sanctuary city. Technically, it’s a “welcoming city for all,” regardless of race, religion, sex, immigration status, nationality and so on. That’s what the Madera City Council decided ...
The Fresno Bee

Is a Madera station still in the works for high-speed rail? Here’s what’s planned

When the California High-Speed Rail Authority approved issuing a request for companies to plan and design four bullet-train stations along the future interim operating line between Merced and ...
Railway Age

Madera High-Speed Rail Station Project Lands $54.5MM Grant

Map of California High-Speed Rail Authority’s 171-mile Central Valley Segment (Courtesy of CHSRA) The project is planned for completion by 2030 to coincide with California High-Speed Rail Authority’s ...
California Healthline

Bankrupt Madera Hospital Receives Lifeline From Adventist, Report Says

Karen Paolinelli, Madera Community Hospital's CEO, walks down a hallway inside the closed hospital in Madera, California, on May 10. The hospital recently reached an agreement with Adventist Community ...