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Chico police teaming up with Salvation Army for toy drive
The Chico Police Officers’ Association and the Salvation Army will hold their annual Pack the Patrol Car Holiday Toy Drive on Dec. 5 in Chico. Residents can donate new, unwrapped toys at the Walmart on Forest Avenue…
Downtown Chico opens ice rink and expands drink rules for winter
Chico opened its Downtown ice skating rink on Nov. 12 as part of the city’s holiday season, with special events planned through the winter. From Nov. 12 to March 1, participating businesses in Downtown Chico and Meriam…
Microsoft outage impacts Butte County
A Microsoft outage disrupted Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, Copilot and Azure services for users worldwide on Friday, November 13. The company said it was making progress restoring service. Reports of outages fell to about…
Chico renames skatepark after late teacher, mentor Brent Schneider who shaped generations
The Chico Area Recreation and Park District is renaming Humboldt Avenue Skatepark the Brent Schneider Memorial Skatepark, honoring the local teacher, skateboarder and mentor. Schneider helped raise $140,000 to renovate…
North Valley Community Foundation accepting Camp Fire recovery grant applications
The North Valley Community Foundation is accepting applications for grants supporting recovery from the Camp Fire. Applications are due Monday, November 30, and the foundation plans to announce awards in mid-December…
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Arraignment delayed for deadly Dayton Road crash suspect
Drew Thompson appeared Thursday in Butte County Superior Court for a second arraignment over a fiery crash on Dayton Road that killed two teenagers in January. The proceeding was postponed until next week. Thompson is…
Chico ice rink opens for its 6th season downtown
The Chico Ice Rink opened downtown for its sixth season, offering public skating, a hockey league and seasonal events. New this year is 3v3 hockey, which has drawn enough interest to create a wait list; spectators can…
Suspected Chico library shooter awaits psych test results, arraignment delayed
The suspect in the Chico library shooting is awaiting the results of a psychological evaluation, delaying his arraignment. The Butte County District Attorney’s Office said Sayer is scheduled to return to Butte County…
Meet Irwin, the Chico pup who needs a loving family
Irwin, a puppy featured as Action News Now’s Pet of the Week, is looking for a permanent home in Chico. The station describes him as having a loving personality and encourages a family to adopt him and provide a forever…
Chico star pitcher Vinny Boatwright III commits to University of Oregon
Chico High School senior Vinny Boatwright III has committed to play baseball at the University of Oregon on a full-ride scholarship next year. The right-handed pitcher signed his commitment letter after being recruited…
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Chico Police investigating vehicle vs motorcycle crash on the Esplanade
Chico police and fire crews responded to a vehicle-versus-motorcycle crash on the Esplanade near White Avenue shortly after 1 p.m. Thursday. A viewer’s photos showed a motorcycle pinned beneath a white Toyota; the…
Red Bluff, Las Plumas open section playoffs
The Red Bluff and Las Plumas high school football teams are set to open the NSCIF D-II playoffs. As reported by the Chico Enterprise-Record, the Thunderbirds enter the postseason following a successful regular season…
CAL FIRE halts Chico blaze near Richardson Springs Road
CAL FIRE crews stopped the forward progress of a three-acre vegetation fire on Richardson Springs Road in Chico, near Cohasset Road and the airport. Four engines and a crew are working to extinguish the blaze and keep…
Arraignment rescheduled for Chico library shooting case, trial date to be determined
A Butte County judge rescheduled Bradley Scott Sayer’s arraignment in the Chico library shooting case to Dec. 10 at 8:30 a.m. The hearing was moved because Sayer’s attorney, Roberto Marquez, was absent. Defense attorney…
Chico State tackles NorCal's growing healthcare shortage
Chico State will host hundreds of Northern California high school students on Friday, Nov. 13, for a summit aimed at strengthening the region’s healthcare workforce. Students from 13 schools and pre-college programs…
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Pedestrian killed by vehicle west of Chico
A man walking south on Hamilton Nord Cana Highway was killed Wednesday night after a pickup struck him west of Chico, south of Nord, California. The pedestrian died at the scene, according to the report. The…
Person struck and killed near Nord in Butte County
A 31-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle on Hamilton Nord Cana Highway near Bell Road, just south of Nord and west of Chico, late Wednesday, November 11. The crash happened shortly before 11 p.m., according…
Northern California sees partly cloudy skies, mild temperatures today
Partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures are forecast across Northern California today, with highs reaching the low 70s—above the seasonal average. Breezy conditions may develop at times, especially at higher…
CAL FIRE wraps 3-day fuel reduction burn in Butte County
CAL FIRE and the Butte County Fire Department completed the Phoenix RX prescribed burn in southern Butte County, treating 270 acres over three days. Crews burned 78 acres on the final day, below the planned total of…
Chico's Veterans Day: a 21-gun salute and stories of sacrifice
The Chico Veterans Day Committee held its 23rd annual ceremony at the Elks Lodge on Tuesday, bringing together families and community members to honor those who served and those who did not return home. The program…
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Nordeen, Nall honored again as Chico State volleyball standouts
Chico State volleyball players Claire Nordeen and Kassandra Nall earned All-CCAA honorable mention honors. Nordeen received her third consecutive conference recognition, while Nall was honored for the second time…
VETERANS DAY: IN HONOR OF A 'SAFE RETURN'
The Chico Veterans Day Committee held its annual event at the Elks Lodge on Wednesday, honoring local veterans with music, food and stories. Jim Hanna, a Huey crew chief, was the featured speaker and shared reflections…
Reading: the simple habit that keeps your mind sharp and rested
Reading can offer benefits beyond entertainment, including keeping the mind active and encouraging meaningful conversations. The report, introduced from Chico, California, presents reading as a simple habit that may…
Supervisors solidify RV rules for disasters
Butte County supervisors have finalized rules governing recreational vehicles used as temporary housing after disasters. The county has repeatedly adopted emergency ordinances following wildfires, as residents who lost…
And the winners (probably) are …
Election results in Butte County appear poised to bring new officeholders in Chico and Oroville, potentially shifting the political balance across the area. The results had not yet been certified when the column was…
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Latest election update shows no significant changes in Chico, Oroville races
The latest vote update showed little change in the Chico and Oroville local races, but progressive candidates increased their leads in all three Chico City Council contests. The Chico Enterprise-Record reports that the…
Butte County's newest search and rescue members just earned it
Butte County Search and Rescue cadets completed their final exam Saturday in Jonesville, finishing a six-week training academy. The all-day field exercise, known as Academy Day, began at 5 a.m. and tested the recruits…
33 years of coaching and this Chico coach still shows up
Coach Simeon Allison has spent 33 seasons developing young athletes in the Chico area, beginning with the Chico Vikings in 1993. He now coaches the Pleasant Valley Vikings and has also coached basketball for 22 seasons…
Chico Ice Rink set to open Thursday with ‘winter fun’ for the whole community
The Chico Ice Rink is scheduled to open Thursday at City Plaza, bringing seasonal skating to downtown Chico. The Butte County Association of Governments, which took over operating the rink in 2023, says it is intended…