Community Corner
🌱 How will Chowchilla’s new homes and jobs reshape daily life?
Be sure to catch Matilda Torres High School vs Chowchilla Union Redskins on the Chowchilla Patch calendar
What's up Chowchilla! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Chowchilla’s new homes and jobs reshape daily life?
- What happened when Chowchilla hosted Hilmar’s red-hot hoops squad?
Also on today's calendar: Chowchilla Union Tribe vs Firebaugh Eagles and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Chowchillafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Chowchillafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Low clouds, then some sun, with a high of 46 and low of 38 degrees.
- Friday: Low clouds, then some sun, temps: high: 47, low: 38.
- Saturday: Areas of morning fog, with a high of 49 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Madera County Economic Forecast: Gaming, housing, retail in the pipeline (thebusinessjournal.com) — Major growth is headed to Chowchilla, with the AutoZone distribution center now open and large housing projects like Rancho Calera and Orchard View actively underway. These developments are part of a broader Madera County boom in jobs, housing, retail, and tourism, including new casinos, master-planned communities, and a strong industrial market expected to carry into 2026. 
• Yellowjackets take two tourney titles (turlockjournal.com) — Chowchilla hosted a boys basketball tournament where Hilmar High’s Yellowjackets stormed through three wins to claim the title and their best start in years. The same week, Hilmar’s girls soccer team dominated a Merced tournament, staying unbeaten and piling up goals against Central Valley opponents.
📸 Around Chowchilla
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chowchilla
★ Featured events ★
- Matilda Torres High School vs Chowchilla Union Redskins
Matilda Torres High School, 16645 Rd 26, Madera
12:00 pm
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Chowchilla Barn Burner Race 6
Chowchilla-Madera County Fairgrounds . - Fossil Discovery Center - Christmas Tree Showcase
Fossil Discovery Center of Madera County , 19450 Avenue 21 1/2 (Highway 99 EXIT 164) , Chowchilla
6:00 pm - Chowchilla Barn Burner Race 7
Chowchilla-Madera County Fairgrounds . - Breakfast With Santa - American Legion & VFW
Chowchilla American Legion Hall , 445 Trinity Ave. , Chowchilla
8:00 am - Cornerstone Community Church - Night of Carols
Chowchilla District Chamber of Commerce , 137 S 3rd St , Chowchilla
5:00 pm - Chowchilla Union Tribe vs Firebaugh Eagles
Chowchilla High School , 805 Humboldt Ave , Chowchilla
5:00 pm - Boys Basketball vs Avenal High School
Chowchilla High School , 805 Humboldt Ave , Chowchilla
5:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Tuesday December 16
📣 Chowchilla Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Mad Ranch Invitational (JV) — Clovis North Area Wrestling
Liberty High School , 12220 Rd 36 , Madera
9:30 am - Chowchilla Barn Burner Race 6
Chowchilla-Madera County Fairgrounds . - Fossil Discovery Center - Christmas Tree Showcase
Fossil Discovery Center of Madera County , 19450 Avenue 21 1/2 , Chowchilla
6:00 pm - Chowchilla Barn Burner Race 7
Chowchilla-Madera County Fairgrounds .
Thursday December 11
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Beautiful morning over Pacheco Pass
https://youtube.com/shorts/dcSCbVxS-K0?si=jebwuEiZiCV1wTx8 (Nextdoor Greenhills) - The Board wishes to thank Phyllis Turpin and her great Community Involvement Committee for the planning and work they put into this year's Christmas Golf Cart Parade!
The community response showed a fantastic display of creativity and heart. We also wish to thank Mr. & Mrs. S. Claus of Santa Claus Distributing for… (Nextdoor Greenhills)
- JWilliams Staffing posted a job opening for Model Home Sales Assistant in Chowchilla. Apply here.
- Madera County Superintendent of Schools posted a job opening for Maintenance Custodian in Madera. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chowchilla here.
🗞 Nearby News
Madera
- ‘Incredible adventure': Madera runner honored for worldwide accomplishment (yourcentralvalley.com)
- Madera Police Arrest Two Suspects in Armed Robbery Case (gvwire.com)
- SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents Affected by the Pack Fire (sba.gov)
Merced
- Mackenzie Scott is giving $38M to UC Merced (yourcentralvalley.com)
- Dogs rescued from Modesto, Ceres among those flown to Northwest, Merced rescue says (modbee.com)
Ok Chowchilla! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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