A Chowchilla man was killed early Tuesday in a solo vehicle crash along a Highway 41 interchange in Fresno. The California Highway Patrol said the man – identified later by … Click to Continue »
Read More »How much can you save using solar panels to clean dirty water? A lot, says Chowchilla
Chowchilla plans to clean its dirty water with help from the sun, which leaders say will save some money during the next three decades. The Chowchilla City Council sold bonds … Click to Continue »
Read More »Three Chowchilla men arrested with gun, drugs, police say
Three Chowchilla men were jailed Thursday after officers found a gun and drugs in their car, police reported. Chowchilla police received reports of a fight about 1:40 a.m. on South … Click to Continue »
Read More »Chowchilla leaders look to attract industry, business to the city
The Chowchilla City Council took strides at its May 25 meeting to attract industrial businesses to the city and boost jobs by adopting business-friendly policies. The council passed three resolutions … Click to Continue »
Read More »Trailblazing Merced and Chowchilla businesswoman dead at 92
A longtime real estate agent and trailblazing businesswoman in Merced and Chowchilla has died, a representative of the company confirmed on Friday. Roberta Flanagan, who died Thursday, was one of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Chowchilla man sentenced to 135 years to life for rape
A Chowchilla man convicted of rape was sentenced in Madera Superior Court on Thursday to 135 years to life in state prison, the Madera County District Attorney’s Office reported. Mark … Click to Continue »
Read More »Victim’s family still seeks justice in unsolved Chowchilla slaying
It’s been 10 years since 30-year-old Jennifer Flores was shot to death in Chowchilla, and her family members still have more questions than answers. Flores was shot and killed March … Click to Continue »
Read More »Chowchilla man convicted of 10 counts of rape, incest and aggravated assault
A Chowchilla man was convicted on Thursday of ten counts of rape, incest and aggravated sexual assault in Madera Superior Court, the Madera County District Attorney reported. Following a four-week … Click to Continue »
Read More »Chowchilla correctional officer charged with manslaughter in son’s death
Prosecutors announced charges of manslaughter and child abuse Thursday against a Chowchilla prison correctional officer whose 1-year-old son was fatally shot by his 3-year-old sister. Erica Bautista, a 16-year veteran … Click to Continue »
Read More »Standoff in Chowchilla ends with man surrendering to SWAT team
A standoff at a Chowchilla apartment complex ended peacefully Friday evening with a man surrendering to police, the Madera County Sheriff’s Office reported. What started as a domestic dispute Friday … Click to Continue »
Read More »Chowchilla woman arrested after DUI crash, police say
At least one person suffered minor injuries after the motor home in which the person sat was struck by a drunken driver in Chowchilla, police said Saturday. Details were sketchy, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Modesto driver hurt, Chowchilla passenger killed in Briggsmore crash
A Chowchilla woman died from injuries suffered in a crash Sunday night on East Briggsmore Avenue. Nichole Martinez, 36, was a passenger in a Chevy Corvette driven by Modesto resident … Click to Continue »
Read More »Man shot in Chowchilla in Rite Aid parking lot in apparent robbery attempt
A man was shot Friday in Chowchilla during an apparent attempted robbery, the Police Department reported. The victim, whose name was not released, was shot in the shoulder about 11:30 … Click to Continue »
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