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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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Free Wildfire Safety Help for Shasta County Residents | Chico News
Shasta County’s new Defensible Space Readiness Program is here to help property owners—especially low-income, elderly, disabled, or veteran residents—who’ve…
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Paradise Roads Rebuild This Fall | Chico News
Paradise is rolling up its sleeves for a major road rebuild—starting this week on Pentz, Roe, and Oliver Roads, with night work later hitting Clark, Elliott…
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Officer Frank Brings Experience to Redding PD | Chico News
Officer Robert Frank, a seasoned pro with five years under his belt from Placerville PD, is now bringing his elite skills—including Drug Recognition Expert and…
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Butte County Fair Returns with Big Events | Chico News
Butte County Fair is back with a bang—August 27–30 at the Gridley Fairgrounds, celebrating “Golden Days and Country Ways” with four days of agriculture…
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Chico’s Long-Awaited Traffic Signal Activated | Chico News
Chico’s long-awaited traffic signal at the Highway 32 and Glennwood Avenue intersection finally flipped on August 12th — a major win for commuters after years…
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New Signal Eases Traffic in Chico | Chico News
Chico’s long-awaited traffic signal at Highway 32 and Glenwood/West Lindo Ave finally flipped on, part of a major $5-mile Highway 32 upgrade from Muir Ave to…
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Six-Year-Old’s Garbage Truck Obsession | Chico News
A six-year-old kid in Chico, California, named Dean Evans, has turned his obsession with garbage trucks into a full-blown passion—so much so that he’s willing…
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Chico Green Waste Moves to New Drop-Off | Chico News
Chico’s green waste processing is relocating—no need to panic! Curbside pickup stays the same, but self-haulers must now bring materials to Old Durham Wood…
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Bidwell Mansion Reopens After Fire | Chico News
The Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park Visitor Center is officially back open—after a year-long closure following a fire—and it’s timed to honor John…
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SB 690 Privacy Bill and Immigration Debate | Chico News
A California privacy bill, SB 690, sparking a fierce debate that’s unexpectedly tangled in immigration politics. Originally aimed at stopping abusive lawsuits…
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Sycamore Pool E. coli Levels Drop | Chico News
Sycamore Pool in Chico hit dangerous E. coli levels last week—517 MPN per 100ml—forcing a no-swim warning, but things are improving: upstream counts dropped to…
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Paradise Elementary Reborn | Chico News
Paradise Elementary is back—and it’s bigger, brighter, and bolder than ever. After being wiped out by the 2018 Camp Fire, the school reopened this past…
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Sierra Storms and Cooling Relief | Chico News
Weather’s turning wild in Northern California—sunny and hot today in the valley, but thunderstorms and strong winds loom in the Sierra starting tonight…
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Oasis Subdivision Approved With Conditions | Chico News
Redding’s Planning Commission just approved a massive 140-home Oasis Subdivision on 49 acres between Oasis Road and Gold Hills, complete with new streets…
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Shasta County Eyes Food Truck Rules | Chico News
Shasta County is moving to regulate food trucks with new zoning, health, and permitting rules—officials just approved a resolution to explore changes, setting…
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New Deputy Joins Tehama County Corrections | Chico News
New Deputy Joins Tehama County Corrections | Chico News
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Paradise Rebuilds with Federal Support | Chico News
Paradise, California, is rebuilding stronger with federal aid—new fire engines and animal control trucks are already making a real difference in daily safety…
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Arrested for Starting Fred Mountain Fire | Chico News
A Nevada woman has been arrested for allegedly starting the Fred Mountain Fire, which merged with the human-caused Bug Fire to burn over 57,000 acres—just 4%…
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Join the Butte County Volunteer Fire Force | Chico News
Want to serve your community as a firefighter? CAL FIRE and Butte County Fire Department are hiring volunteers to handle everything from fires and rescues to…
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Clerk Censured After Alleged Misconduct | Chico News
Shasta County’s Board of Supervisors just delivered a stinging rebuke — voting 3 to 1 to formally censure County Clerk Clint Curtis, amid two investigations…
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Mount Shasta Cop Stops Sexual Assault | Chico News
A Mount Shasta cop intervened after catching Charles Edward Lambertsen III in the act of sexually assaulting a woman near Ray’s Shopping Center—just days after…
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Shasta County Raids Target Illegal Marijuana Farms | Chico News
Shasta County authorities just pulled off a massive crackdown on illegal marijuana grows, raiding twelve sites over four days and seizing over 3,000 plants and…
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Lost Dog Found by Search Team | Chico News
During a routine training hike in the Trinity Alps, Butte County Search and Rescue stumbled upon a missing Belgian Malinois named Zena—using tortilla bribes to…
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BB Gun Mimic Sparks Police Response | Chico News
Early Sunday morning in Yuba City, a wild scene unfolded at Dowers Tavern after shots were fired—turns out it was just a BB gun. Police caught 32-year-old…
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Oroville Hospital Gets Breathing Room | Chico News
Oroville Hospital just got a lifeline — a judge approved a loan modification giving them until October 16th to negotiate a deal that could restructure or sell…
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Central Valley Water Boost for 2026 | Chico News
Farmers and communities south of the Delta are getting a much-needed water boost—agricultural users see a 3% jump to 28% of their allotment, while municipal…
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Palermo's Drainage Plan Takes Shape | Chico News
Palermo’s been drowning in floods since the 70s, but county leaders are rolling out a bold new plan with seven drainage options—prioritizing the disaster-prone…
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Yuba City DUI Checkpoint This Friday | Chico News
DUI checkpoint hits Yuba City Friday night—7 PM to 1 AM—to catch impaired drivers before they cause harm. Officers target high-risk zones, and it’s not just…
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Colusa County Vouchers for Cleaner Stoves | Chico News
Colusa County’s new Woodsmoke Reduction Program is helping residents swap out old, polluting woodstoves for cleaner, more efficient heating systems—with…
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Caltrans Targets Dangerous Highway 191 Intersection | Chico News
A dangerous intersection at Highway 191 and Durham Pentz Road has seen 21 crashes between 2017 and 2021—far more than expected. Drivers are ignoring traffic…
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Happy Camp Paving Update | Chico News
Big paving project hits Happy Camp—Caltrans is grinding and paving SR 96 from Indian Creek Bridge to Davis Road as part of a major “Complete Streets” upgrade…
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Vaping Pen Causes Recycling Truck Fire | Chico News
Vaping Pen Causes Recycling Truck Fire | Chico News
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Spider-Man's Grittiest New Chapter | Chico News
Tom Holland’s gritty, New York-centric Spider-Man solo return, “Brand New Day,” drops with a fresh, grounded vibe—think boxing movie meets superhero epic. Four…
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Vet’s Trees Targeted Twice | Chico News
A vet in Chico is fighting back after her prized Japanese maples keep vanishing—twice now—with the latest theft caught on camera. Despite installing a cable…
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Oroville Hospital Chief Accused of $7M Fraud | Chico News
Former head of Oroville Hospital allegedly orchestrated a $7 million property scam, secretly inflating land prices and selling to shell companies he…
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Oroville Hospital CEO Accused of $7M Scheme | Chico News
Oroville Hospital’s new leadership has launched a major lawsuit against the former CEO, accusing him of orchestrating a $7 million real estate scheme that…
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Vina’s Water Crisis and Your Vote | Chico News
Groundwater in the Vina region is in crisis—pumping at unsustainable rates for 24 years has drained four and a half billion gallons annually, even with recent…
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Clear Creek Water Crisis Update | Chico News
Water’s out across Clear Creek—cut off at 5 AM due to a major leak on Hawthorne Avenue, with restoration taking 24 to 48 hours. A boil water notice is in…
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Tragic Shooting at Bedrock Park | Chico News
Tragic Shooting at Bedrock Park | Chico News
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Heat Breaks In, Storms On The Way | Chico News
Triple-digit heat lingers across the Sacramento Valley and foothills, pushing fire risks high — but relief is on the way. A cooling trend kicks in this week…
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Missing Man in Gray Jeep Alert | Chico News
A Silver Alert is active for 72-year-old Mark Jacobs, last seen Saturday night in Rancho Santa Fe. He’s considered at-risk and described as 5’8”, 170 lbs, with…
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The Van That Took John Carroll | Chico News
In 1975, 17-year-old John Carroll vanished after getting into a van during a job interview in Susanville, California—leaving behind no trace, no sightings, and…
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Kicks N’ Kuts Brings Confidence to Chico Kids | Chico News
Get ready for the new school year in Chico with The Kicks N’ Kuts program, where local kids from kindergarten to twelfth grade receive fresh shoes and haircuts…
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Submit Your Community Snapshot | Chico News
Your community’s next big moment could be in print—literally. The local paper wants your event photos for their “Snapshots” feature, running every Monday…
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Foothill Girls Shine at World Series | Chico News
The Foothill Area girls junior softball team returned from the Little League Softball World Series as runners-up — a huge achievement, especially since they…
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Missing Woman’s Road Trip Mystery | Chico News
A woman vanished over a week ago during a planned road trip to Gold Hill, Oregon—last seen driving her silver Ford Edge on August 6. Authorities spotted her…
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Democracy on the Move Across Borders | Chico News
A traveling Latin American roadshow of journalists and activists is sparking urgent conversations across the U.S., exposing how U.S. foreign policy and…
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Sacramento Heat Wave Warning | Chico News
Sacramento and the Central Valley are trapped in a brutal heat wave with overnight lows stuck in the 60s to 70s and smoke haze still lingering—pushing HeatRisk…
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Chores as Mental Breaks | Chico News
Chores are the eternal boulder we roll uphill—laundry, dishes, that stinky toilet bowl. Some try extreme fixes like garden eradication or nightly hosing down…
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Legacy Grows From Loss | Chico News
Over 100 pounds of fresh Roma tomatoes were harvested at the Richard Brown Veterans Memorial Garden — a powerful symbol of community resilience. The Vietnam…
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Highway 99 Upgrade in Tehama County | Chico News
Caltrans is launching a major $49.1 million Highway 99 restoration project in Tehama County’s Los Molinos area, starting August 14th — featuring new paving…
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Young Hustlers Showcase Their Biz | Chico News
Young entrepreneurs aged ten to sixteen took center stage at the Chico Marketplace’s Biz Kids Showcase, dazzling the community with their handmade businesses…
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Heat Wave Brings Fire Risk | Chico News
A brutal heat wave is gripping the region with triple-digit temps, especially Saturday, and even overnight lows stay dangerously warm. Fire risk spikes in the…
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Silver Street Fire Tamed in 15 Minutes | Chico News
Silver Street Fire Tamed in 15 Minutes | Chico News
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Whiskeytown Race Traffic Alert | Chico News
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area stays open, but the Ironman 70.3 race means major traffic headaches—expect one-lane Highway 299 delays and closed access…
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California Counties Now Must Review Groundwater Impacts | Chico News
A major court ruling just hit California, forcing every county to conduct proper environmental reviews before approving groundwater pumping rules — after…
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Chico Drug Ring Bust Exposed | Chico News
A massive drug bust near Chico State University uncovered over ten pounds of cocaine, thousands of fentanyl-laced fake Xanax bars, LSD, ketamine, meth, and…
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Inspire School Gets Permanent Campus | Chico News
After 16 years in temporary classrooms, Inspire School of Arts and Sciences in Chico is finally moving into its own permanent campus—ready just in time for the…
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The Ridge Tapestries: A Community’s Story in Thread | Chico News
Step into history through thread and needle with The Ridge Tapestries — a stunning, hand-embroidered epic stitched by 200 volunteers telling the vibrant story…
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Chico Spends $50K on Local Arts | Chico News
Chico just poured fifty thousand dollars into twelve local arts projects, fueling everything from theater and mural restoration to Day of the Dead festivals…