Former Chowchilla Rite Aid pharmacist opens new pharmacy, hires old co-workers

Monday, March 2, 2026
CHOWCHILLA, Calif. (KFSN) -- Following the closure of Rite Aid in Chowchilla last summer, hundreds of residents found themselves traveling out of town to pick up their prescriptions.

But after months of uncertainty, services have been restored with the opening of a new pharmacy.

Action News photojournalist Alex Ruiz explains why you may see some familiar faces behind the counter.

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