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Chico News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Chico News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Chico and Northern California. From local government and business developments to education, public safety, wildfire updates, economic growth, healthcare, and community events across Butte County, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes. Whether you're a longtime resident, a student, a newcomer, or simply want to stay connected to one of Northern California's most vibrant communities, Chico…
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Redding’s First Ironman 70.3 Shines | Chico News
Redding’s first Ironman 70.3 exploded onto the endurance scene with over 1,700 athletes conquering a scenic, challenging course—from Whiskeytown Lake swim to…
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Convicted Felon Hired as Election Official | Chico News
Shasta County’s beleaguered Registrar of Voters, Clint Curtis, is poised to hire Tina Peters — a convicted election interference felon on parole — as his new…
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Chico Police Warn: Kids Can't Ride E-Motos on Streets | Chico News
Chico Police are sounding the alarm: kids riding electric motorcycles on city streets? Not happening. One was already impounded, and the law is clear — these…
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Five Inmates Overdosed at Jail | Chico News
Five inmates at Butte County Jail suffered suspected opioid overdoses Saturday night, prompting emergency response and multiple Narcan doses — all survived and…
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Tina Peters Hired Despite Parole Restrictions | Chico News
Shasta County is poised to hire Tina Peters, a controversial ex-county clerk from Colorado with a felony conviction for election interference and a parole term…
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Corning PD Weekly Operations Breakdown | Chico News
Corning PD kept things moving last week with 161 patrol calls and 135 self-initiated incidents, plus 45 traffic stops and 90 non-traffic events — all while…
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Shasta County’s Election Shake-Up | Chico News
Shasta County’s Registrar of Voters is making a bold move by appointing Tina Peters, a former Mesa County clerk with a felony conviction for election…
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Shasta-Trinity Fires Across the Nation | Chico News
Shasta-Trinity National Forest is on fire — literally and figuratively — deploying hundreds of firefighters and equipment across 21 states this season…
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Two Butte County Firefighters Earn Top Certification | Chico News
Two Butte County firefighters, Justin Neri and Kyle Zywicki, just earned their Fire Apparatus Engineer certification after a grueling six-week training program…
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Child Support Event Brings Community Together | Chico News
Families gathered at Hewitt Park in Oroville for a vibrant Child Support Awareness event, where local agencies connected with community members, kids enjoyed…
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IRONMAN 70.3 Hits Redding This Sunday | Chico News
Get ready for an epic Sunday as Redding hosts the IRONMAN 70.3 — a grueling 70.3-mile triathlon featuring a swim at Whiskeytown Lake, a 56-mile bike ride, and…
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Coach Jones Remembered by Oroville Rhinos | Chico News
Tragedy struck the Oroville Rhinos football and cheer community as beloved coach Marlon Jones, who led their eight-and-under team, passed away in a…
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Shasta Trailblazers Shine at Redding IronKids | Chico News
Eleven-year-old Jacob Wood crushed it at the first-ever Redding IronKids Race, winning boys’ division with a blistering 5:17 mile—his older brother Daniel took…
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Cooler Drier Days Ahead for Northern CA | Chico News
Tonight’s rain chances linger, but thunderstorms stay mostly out of Sacramento and the Central Valley—just a small risk of gusty downpours over Shasta County’s…
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Evan Tuchinsky’s Kiwi Sabbatical | Chico News
Evan Tuchinsky, former weekend editor turned New Zealand sabbatical seeker, is living that island life—complete with a serious beard, short sleeves in winter…
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Chico Green Waste Moves to Old Durham Wood | Chico News
Chico’s green waste processing is relocating from the airport to Old Durham Wood—no change for regular curbside haulers, but self-haulers need to head to 1156…
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Sacramento Weather Outlook This Week | Chico News
Sacramento and the Central Valley brace for a hot stretch with clear skies and patchy Delta fog overnight, temps climbing into the upper 90s by Monday…
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Bug Fire Threatens California-Nevada Border | Chico News
A major wildfire is blazing near the California-Nevada border, with CAL FIRE crews and multiple agencies racing to contain it before it destroys homes or…
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Teen Escapes Police Chase With Weapons | Chico News
An 18-year-old in Palermo made a bad call when he fled police after a traffic stop, sparking a high-speed chase that ended with drone footage of him hiding…
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Free Ice Cream & Nature Fun This Saturday | Chico News
Free ice cream, nature walks, bounce houses, and animal ambassadors — the Chico Creek Nature Center is serving up summer’s last hurrah this Saturday, August…
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Two New Fire Apparatus Engineers Promoted | Chico News
Tehama County Fire just made two big moves—promoting Dylan Jones and Jay Weaver to Fire Apparatus Engineer right out of the academy, proving their grit and…
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Citizen Tip Stops Impaired Driver | Chico News
A routine roadside tip led to a critical arrest in Colusa County — a driver swerving under the influence was caught thanks to a concerned citizen’s call…
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Parking Lot B Closed for Paving | Chico News
Parking Lot B at Middle Bidwell Park is temporarily closed for two weeks as crews pave the area—so plan ahead and reroute to other trails. Safety and…
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Colusa DMV Closing Soon | Chico News
Colusa DMV shutting down Friday, Aug. 20 for flooring work—reopening Sept. 1. Tests still happen Aug. 21 & 31, but public access is paused. Normally open…
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Tehama County Plans Better End-of-Life Support | Chico News
Tehama County is rallying the community to shape better end-of-life care for seniors and people with disabilities—join the free, open forum on August 20th at…
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Three Artists Explore Redwood Parks | Chico News
Three visionary artists—Diana Heise, Bobby Lee, and Nick Vasquez—are set to immerse themselves in Redwood National and State Parks for a fall 2026 residency…
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Willows Police Department Reborn | Chico News
Willows is reviving its shuttered police department with a smart, structured plan—certifying under state standards, hiring a chief, upgrading facilities, and…
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Ironman 70.3 Hits Shasta This Sunday | Chico News
Shasta County is buzzing for the first-ever Ironman 70.3 this Sunday—1,600 athletes diving into a swim at Whiskeytown Lake, tackling a 56-mile bike ride across…
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Bidwell Mansion Rebuilds with Tribal Vision | Chico News
The Bidwell Mansion burned down in December 2024, sparking a major conversation about its future. California State Parks plans to rebuild it as a close…
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California Wolves Get Unique IDs | Chico News
California’s wolf population is booming—with 55 confirmed adult wolves and 12 active packs, including the prolific Ashpan and Harvey packs in eastern Shasta…
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Highway 99 Honors Congressman LaMalfa | Chico News
A stretch of Highway 99 in Butte County has been officially renamed the Congressman Doug LaMalfa Memorial Highway, following Senate approval — a lasting…
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Preserving Summer’s Bounty Through Time | Chico News
It’s peak harvest season—peppers, tomatoes, peaches—and if you’ve got more than you can eat, it’s time to preserve. From ancient sun-drying 12,000 years ago to…
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Living Sculptures from the Trees | Chico News
Imagine trees that aren’t just growing—they’re sculpted, bent, and shaped by human hands into living masterpieces. Meet Axel Erlandson, the Swedish-born artist…
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New City Manager Tackles Chico’s Big Challenges | Chico News
Chico’s new city manager, Gillian Haen, hit the ground running—officially taking the reins August 10th after a whirlwind first week of meetings and community…
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Seven Years to a Safer Playground | Chico News
A young girl named Paisley Billotti spotted a dangerous playground and refused to ignore it—she turned her concern into a seven-year mission to build a safer…
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Distraction Behind the Wheel | Chico News
A split-second distraction on Highway 99 West led to a preventable crash: an F-150 rear-ended a stopped Fusion, sending a clear message from the CHP—stay…
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PG&E’s New Underground Power Tech | Chico News
PG&E just demoed a game-changing, fluid-free boring tech in Paradise, CA—making underground power lines faster and cheaper than ever. Part of their EPIC…
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Battle of the Badges Blood Drive | Chico News
In a high-stakes blood drive showdown dubbed the Battle of the Badges, police and fire crews battled it out to see which department could snag the most…
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Foreman Family Seeks Tribal Restoration | Chico News
A family in Redding is fighting to reclaim their tribal status after being kicked out over two decades ago — a move they say was based on a flawed lineage…
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Man Arrested for Online Predator Scheme | Chico News
A 43-year-old man from Sacramento was arrested in Shasta County after police uncovered a chilling online sting operation targeting child predators. Trevor Adam…
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Oroville Meth Bust Shocks Community | Chico News
Oroville just got a major drug bust: cops snagged a 42-year-old woman, Nicole Pientak, with nearly eight pounds of meth and her whole operation—packaging…
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Shasta County DA Strengthens Team with Veteran | Chico News
Shasta County’s DA office just leveled up with the hiring of Darryl Bryan—a seasoned 25-year law enforcement vet fresh off the Sacramento Sheriff’s Office…
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Oroville Officer Tapia’s First Month | Chico News
Oroville PD’s newest traffic enforcer, Ryan Tapia, is already making waves—armed with drone skills, Taser training, and crash investigation expertise, he’s…
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North State Giving Tuesday 2024 | Chico News
Mark your calendars—December 1st is Giving Tuesday in the North State, with over 200 local nonprofits ready to receive donations from 6 AM to 8 PM. Hosted by…
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Camp Fire Survivors Await Final Trust Payment | Chico News
Survivors of the Camp Fire may finally receive their last payment from the Fire Victim Trust by year’s end—thanks to a recent $111 million settlement that…
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West Nile Virus Claims First Death in California | Chico News
West Nile virus is hitting hard in California—first death of the year confirmed in Butte County, an 80-year-old, with 18 human cases and 3 fatalities…
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Chico Schools Get Major Upgrades | Chico News
Chico’s schools are getting a major upgrade—with Citrus Elementary leading the charge. New TK and kindergarten classrooms, a revamped asphalt play area, and…
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Chick-fil-A Opens in Chico | Chico News
Chick-fil-A just dropped its first Chico location—and the line wrapped around the block before sunrise. With a massive 1.5-acre footprint, 80+ parking spots…
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Mountains on Fire Alert | Chico News
Northern California’s valleys are baking under upper 80s and possible 90s, but the real danger lurks in the mountains where dry thunderstorms—bringing…
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School Zones in Shasta County | Chico News
School zones in Shasta County are turning into danger zones as drivers ignore speed limits, crosswalks, and basic safety rules—putting kids at risk. Parents…
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School Zone Safety at Risk | Chico News
Shasta County schools are back, but parents and students are sounding the alarm over dangerous traffic around campuses—especially during chaotic afternoon…
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Smart School Pics Start Here | Chico News
With the school year starting and parents snapping back-to-school pics, the Chico Police Department is reminding everyone to be smart online—stick to first…
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Hamilton's $100M Floodplain Test | Chico News
A $100 million floodplain project in Hamilton City, along the Sacramento River, is putting nature to the test as El Niño looms — with hopes of holding back…
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Emma Wilson Expands TK Classrooms | Chico News
Emma Wilson Elementary is doubling down on early learning this year, opening two new transitional kindergarten classrooms to meet soaring demand as California…
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Free Shuttles for Ironman Redding | Chico News
Ironman 70.3 Northern California is just around the corner, and Redding’s RABA is making it easy with two free shuttle routes—connecting downtown to the Civic…
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Homemade Protein Bars Save Big | Chico News
Making your own protein bars at home slashes costs by 40-70% compared to store-bought versions, saving you up to 50 cents per bar. With a quick 30-minute DIY…
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Chico’s Music Week: Bands & Blues | Chico News
Chico’s music scene is exploding this week—Hawaiian jam band Kanekoa rocks the Chico Women’s Club on Thursday, the Skyway Blues Band delivers gritty blues at…
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Chico Park Fire Prevention Crew | Chico News
Chico’s Park Division and Butte College are teaming up for a major wildfire prevention push in Upper Bidwell Park, using controlled burns and brush clearing to…
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Bioenergy Plant Boosts Jobs and Forest Health | Chico News
The USDA just awarded over $570,000 to West Bio-Hat Creek Bioenergy in Burney, California, fueling a smart, sustainable project that turns hazardous forest…
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Subaru of Chico Gifts Teachers | Chico News
Subaru of Chico just dropped a major $3,000 donation to McManus Elementary—marking their fifth year supporting teachers as they prep for the school year. Six…