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On July 15, 1976, in Chowchilla, California, three armed men hijacked a school bus. They abducted the driver and 26 children, ages 5 to 14, and imprisoned them in a truck trailer buried in a quarry in Livermore, California.
Chowchilla is a city in Madera County, California, United States. The city's population was 19,039 at the 2020 census. Chowchilla is located 16 miles (26 km) northwest of Madera, at an elevation of 240 feet (73 m). The city is the location of two prisons: Central California Women's Facility and Valley State Prison.
Dec 2, 2023 · CNN Films’ chilling crime documentary “Chowchilla” explores one of the strangest mass kidnappings in history. It premieres on Sunday, December 3, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. CNN — In 1976, gunmen...
Chowchilla is a rural city in Central California, with one of its greatest features being its location. The community is located between Fresno and Merced, with nearby pulls to the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the Pacific Coastline, Yosemite National Forest, and the Bay Area.
Jan 25, 2024 · CNN's documentary Chowchilla sheds light on the traumatic experience endured by the 27 survivors of one of the most shocking mass kidnappings in U.S. history.
Chowchilla's main attraction is the Fossil Discovery Center of Madera. See the preserved remains of animals for 700,000 years ago like Colombian Mammoths, Sabre-toothed cats and the largest bear to ever walk the Earth, the 12-foot tall Shortfaced Bear.
Apr 6, 2022 · Things to Do in Chowchilla, California: See Tripadvisor's 1,258 traveler reviews and photos of Chowchilla tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Chowchilla. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
The annual spring Chowchilla Western Stampede Cattle Drive down the main street of Robertson Boulevard in Chowchilla, California first began on Friday, March 28, 1958. Discover interesting facts, history, and more about the City of Chowchilla.
Embracing the Charm of Chowchilla: Discover Your New Favorite Place in California. Chowchilla, CA – a hidden Californian gem boasting abundant recreation, unique local eateries, shopping opportunities, and rich history.
Discover interesting facts, history, and more about the City of Chowchilla. Chowchilla History. The colorful past of what would become Chowchilla and Madera County began in the spring of 1844 when John Fremont and his party made their way across the region. Interesting Facts About Chowchilla.
