The Chowchilla child who died after a sibling accidentally fired a handgun was the 1-year-old son of a correctional officer, Chowchilla Police Chief David Riviere confirmed. The boy died Wednesday … Click to Continue »
Read More »Chowchilla child killed in shooting involving young sibling
A Chowchilla child was killed Wednesday in a shooting involving young siblings that officers described as “accidental,” the Police Department reported. Few details were available. Police were called at 4:48 … Click to Continue »
Read More »Chowchilla High changes Redskins mascot to Tribe
Bowing to the new state ban on their Redskins mascot, the Chowchilla Union High School District board of trustees has voted to change their nickname to Tribe in order to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Chowchilla looking for developers along Hwy. 99
Chowchilla will temporarily waive sewer and water fees in an attempt to drum up development, city leaders announced over the weekend. The City Council unanimously agreed to waive the fees … Click to Continue »
Read More »Chowchilla proposes Redskin Way for high school road
The city of Chowchilla has moved to hang “Redskin Way” signs on the poles that line the street where Chowchilla High is found, thumbing its nose at the state decision … Click to Continue »
Read More »Chowchilla adopts balanced budget
The $ 24.86 million budget increased over last year The city’s main focus is creating jobs, leaders say The general fund is $ 7.1 million … Click to Continue »
Read More »Associate warden at Chowchilla prison held on child sex charges
Travis Wright, 45, was booked into Madera County Jail on several sex-related offenses … Click to Continue »
Read More »Chowchilla High graduation sends off ‘last of our arrows’
Graduating class of 2016 is last to have Redskins as mascot School will decide on new mascot after its centennial anniversary in October Tulare, Gustine and Calaveras high schools also forced to change mascots … Click to Continue »
Read More »Former Chowchilla officer accused of sex crimes due in court
Tyler Hormel was fired in Februrary after his arrest Hormel could face 36 years in prison … Click to Continue »
Read More »70th annual Chowchilla Fair opens Thursday
Fair will feature grandstand events each night Daily entertainment includes circus, magician and hypnotist Discounts available on admission … Click to Continue »
Read More »Mother’s Day event reunites kids, incarcerated parents in Chowchilla
Children, caretakers come from across state to Central California Women’s Facility Program provides transportation for families Some families reunited for first time in more than a decade to celebrate Mother’s Day … Click to Continue »
Read More »Deputies identify Chowchilla man killed in crash
The Chowchilla man was on a utility vehicle, which was initially reported as a motorcycle It’s unclear why it struck an almond tree … Click to Continue »
Read More »Chowchilla Brake Parts to cut 40 jobs
Illinois-based company says competition forcing it to move work to Mexico Plant will keep 89 workers in Chowchilla for now Incentives offered by city were not enough to stop decision … Click to Continue »
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