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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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Teen Shooting at Oroville Party | Chico News
A wild night in Oroville ended with a shooting at a massive party, leaving a teen injured and four cars riddled with stray bullets. Deputies caught the suspect…
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Free Food Giveaway This Friday | Chico News
Need food? Drive up Friday, Sept. 18, from 10 AM to noon at the Old Gym in Williams, CA — no registration, no lines, just grab a free 17–22 lb box loaded right…
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Tragic Pedestrian Fatality on Antelope Blvd | Chico News
Tragic Pedestrian Fatality on Antelope Blvd | Chico News
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Car Plummets 250 Feet on Highway 70 | Chico News
Car Plummets 250 Feet on Highway 70 | Chico News
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Fire Danger Today, Cool Down Wed | Chico News
Fire danger remains HIGH today with brutal dry conditions and strong north winds—stay vigilant and keep outdoor flames put out. But relief is on the way: a…
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Teen Found Safe After Abduction | Chico News
A 14-year-old from Orland vanished under suspicious circumstances—only to be found safe in Oakland after a 31-year-old suspect, Troy Spencer Lucas Jr., was…
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Red Bluff Air Ambulance Grounded | Chico News
Red Bluff’s air ambulance service is grounded due to a funding crisis — insurance reimbursements can’t cover soaring operational costs, leaving rural residents…
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Sutter County Adds Two New Dispatchers | Chico News
Sutter County’s Sheriff’s Office just leveled up with two new dispatchers, Mary Castaneda and Alyssa Baggett, ready to handle high-stakes emergency calls and…
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False School Threat Sparks Lockdown | Chico News
Lassen High School went into lockdown after a bizarre 911 call claimed a rifle and explosives were near campus—only to reveal a chillingly false alarm. No…
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Woman Climbs Tree After Rocking Cop | Chico News
A woman in Chico, California, sparked chaos after climbing a tree to evade police following a disturbance that included throwing rocks at homeowners and…
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CAL FIRE Clears 500 Acres with Controlled Burn | Chico News
CAL FIRE just completed a major prescribed burn near Red Rock Road in Siskiyou County, clearing 500 acres of hazardous brush to reduce wildfire risk and train…
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Vernon Davis Trades for Wildfire Safety | Chico News
Former NFL star Vernon Davis traded his cleats for a trading floor—literally—joining brokers at Cantor Fitzgerald’s Charity Day in NYC to spotlight wildfire…
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Oroville Council Pushes for Hospital Inclusion | Chico News
Oroville’s city council is set to vote today on sending a letter to the federal judge overseeing the Oroville Hospital bankruptcy, urging inclusion in future…
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PHI Air Ambulance Leaves Tehama County | Chico News
PHI Air Medical is shutting down its Red Bluff air ambulance base, eliminating the only local helicopter service for Tehama County — now patients must wait…
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Controlled Burn Near Milford Prevents Wildfires | Chico News
CAL FIRE is staging a controlled burn near Milford, California, to clear 450 acres of brush and invasive weeds—preventing wildfires before they start…
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Fall Wildfire Danger Still Real | Chico News
Autumn chill doesn’t mean wildfire danger’s over—CAL FIRE warns Northern California to stay alert. Even as temps drop, dry brush, low humidity, and fall winds…
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Gas Prices Soar Across the Nation | Chico News
Gas prices are skyrocketing nationwide, with California leading the charge—Chico at $5.79 and Redding at $5.81, both up sharply—and the statewide average…
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Man Arrested After Hayfork Shooting | Chico News
Man Arrested After Hayfork Shooting | Chico News
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Paradise’s Big Infrastructure Boost | Chico News
Paradise is launching two major infrastructure upgrades—the Skyway Link and Widening Project, plus the Neal Gateway Project—as part of a $43 million capital…
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PG&E Power Shutoffs Hit Three Counties | Chico News
PG&E’s rolling blackouts hit Butte, Tehama, and Glenn counties again as they cut power to thousands—mostly in rural areas—to combat fire risk amid high winds…
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Redding Bars Pass Underage Alcohol Test | Chico News
Redding cops teamed up with the ABC for a major underage drinking sting—27 spots hit, minor used as bait, and every clerk refused to sell. It’s part of a…
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Missing Climber Found Alive on Shasta | Chico News
A San Jose hiker narrowly escaped death after sliding 500 feet down Mount Shasta’s Avalanche Gulch trail, sustaining serious injuries but surviving thanks to…
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Chico Eagles Casino Night for Alzheimer's | Chico News
Get ready to roll the dice for a good cause—Chico Eagles Women’s Auxiliary is hosting a Casino Night this Friday, September 18th, from 8 PM to midnight at…
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Cop’s Community Work Leads to Fentanyl Bust | Chico News
A Yuba City cop working with the homeless community played a pivotal role in a major fentanyl bust, uncovering 27.81 grams of the deadly drug during a routine…
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Cal Water Upgrades Pipes in Willows | Chico News
Cal Water’s big upgrade in Willows is underway—2,550 feet of new 6- and 8-inch pipes hitting Fourth and Garden streets to boost water reliability and fire…
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Paradise Road Work Meetings This Week | Chico News
Paradise is hosting neighborhood meetings this week to unveil major road projects and keep residents informed—engineers and town staff will be on hand to…
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Dutch Bros Buck for Kids Day | Chico News
Dutch Bros is revving up for their 20th annual Buck for Kids Day on Friday, September 18—your drink buys a dollar for local youth nonprofits. Franchise owners…
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Two California High Schools Win $5K Grants | Chico News
Two Northern California high schools, Weed and Los Molinos, just won $5,000 grants to boost their football programs—part of T-Mobile’s big Friday Night 5G…
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Ryan Reynolds and Branagh Fly Into Action | Chico News
Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh ignite the screen in this wild 80s Cold War action-comedy, Mayday, where a downed Navy pilot teams up with a KGB agent…
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Winds Surge Fire Risk Rises | Chico News
North winds are roaring in, with gusts already hitting 20 mph and set to spike to 25-35 mph by Tuesday—especially out west. Humidity’s plummeting into the…
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Teen Missing, Found Safe in Oakland | Chico News
A 14-year-old from Orland vanished on September 11th, sparking a massive multi-agency search involving the FBI, local police, and authorities in Oakland…
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PG&E Power Shutoffs Hit Three Counties | Chico News
PG&E’s latest Public Safety Power Shutoffs plunge thousands into darkness across Butte, Tehama, and Glenn counties as high winds and dry conditions fuel…
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The Vanishing of Eugene Sharpe | Chico News
A 76-year-old man vanished from his California home in October 2021, last seen stepping outside with a flashlight after his dogs barked—his family has searched…
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Arts for Every Child in Oroville | Chico News
A major win for young minds: MAI Capital’s $2,000 donation brings live Symphony On-Location concerts straight into fifth-grade classrooms in Oroville, turning…
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ALPR Cameras and the Privacy Debate | Chico News
ALPR cameras are quietly reshaping law enforcement—but at what cost to privacy? With over 200 already deployed and more on the way, these license plate…
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I-80 Construction Delays Ahead | Chico News
Drivers heading through Interstate 80 in Placer and Nevada counties brace for major delays—up to two hours—due to overlapping construction projects. Expect…
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Shasta County’s Kids First Event | Chico News
Shasta County’s annual Champions for Children event brought the community together at Turtle Bay Exploration Park, spotlighting local heroes and resources for…
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Firetruck Storytime at Durham Library | Chico News
Kids, get ready for a fire truck adventure! This Thursday, September 17th, Fire Station 45 is rolling into the Durham Library with a real firetruck and…
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West Nile Risk for Chronic Conditions | Chico News
Shasta County’s got a serious warning: if you’ve got cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, or kidney issues, West Nile virus could hit you way harder. Health…
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Fire Weather Alert for Northern California | Chico News
Northern California’s sunny skies today mask unusually cool temps—10 to 15 degrees below average—but brace for a dangerous shift: starting Monday, fire weather…
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Drive-By Shooting on Lowe Avenue | Chico News
Shots fired from a moving vehicle on Lowe Avenue in Yuba County left two cars damaged — one occupied, one empty — but no one was hurt. Deputies responded to…
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CAL FIRE Butte County Welcomes New Engineer | Chico News
CAL FIRE Butte County welcomes its newest Fire Apparatus Engineer, Tyler Patamakomol, who just graduated the demanding 10-week Company Officer Academy — a…
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Remembering the Nome Cult Walk | Chico News
The Nome Cult Walk begins today, Sept. 13th, retracing a harrowing 1863 forced march that claimed hundreds of Native American lives—now honored in a seven-day…
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Red Flag Warning in Butte County | Chico News
Red Flag Warning in effect for Butte County until 5 PM Monday—dry, windy conditions mean fires can spread fast. CAL Fire and local authorities urge extreme…
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Abandoned ATV in Live Oak Needs Owner | Chico News
An abandoned ATV was found on Paseo Avenue in Live Oak, California — deputies are now seeking the owner. If you recognize it or know who it belongs to, contact…
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Renaissance Faire Debuts at Patrick Ranch Museum | Chico News
The Patrick Ranch Museum in Durham, California, stunned locals with its debut Renaissance and Fantasy Faire, drawing thousands in costume to a whirlwind of…
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Hope in Recovery: Real Stories from Redding | Chico News
Redding’s eighth annual Resilience in Recovery event proved that healing from addiction is not only possible—it’s life-changing. With free food, music, family…
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Critical Fire Weather Alert | Chico News
Wildfire danger is CRITICAL in the Sacramento Valley and foothills as strong winds and bone-dry conditions fuel extreme fire risk—Red Flag Warnings are in…
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PG&E Power Shutoffs Expand Across Northern California | Chico News
PG&E’s preemptive power shutoffs hit Nevada and Placer counties Saturday, affecting 1,300+ customers as high winds fueled wildfire risk — with a second wave…
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Corning PD Busy Week Stats | Chico News
Corning PD had a whirlwind week, responding to 282 calls including 136 service requests, 66 officer-initiated incidents, 32 traffic stops, and 34 miscellaneous…
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Shoot with the Sheriff Event Recap | Chico News
This past Saturday, Butte County’s Sheriff hosted his seventh annual “Shoot with the Sheriff” event — a high-energy fundraiser for the Mounted Posse and first…
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Drowning Hero’s Tragic Lake Rescue | Chico News
A heroic but heartbreaking moment unfolded at Shasta Lake when 60-year-old Geordan White dove into the water to save a dog that had fallen overboard. Despite…
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Meet Redding's K9 Heroes at Woody's | Chico News
Catch the Redding Police K9s in action at Woody’s Brewing today—meet Lido, Gunner, Colt, and Duke, witness their incredible training demos at 2 and 4 PM, and…
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Stay Safe, Stay Sharp with Grandmaster Azad | Chico News
Grandmaster Farshad Azad returns to Action News Now with essential de-escalation and situational awareness training, equipping the team to handle tense moments…
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Identifying the Missing at Ground Zero | Chico News
Twenty-five years after 9/11, forensic teams still work to identify nearly 3,000 victims—Dr. Eric Bartelink, a Chico State professor with two decades in…
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Two New Fire Engineers Ready to Serve | Chico News
Two new fire apparatus engineers, Dylan Hill and Daniel Summers, have officially graduated from CAL FIRE Academy in Ione and are now ready to serve the…
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Sites Reservoir Gets Green Light | Chico News
California clears a major milestone on its biggest water project in 50 years—the Sites Reservoir, set to store 1.5 million acre-feet of water from the…
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Nicole Miller Remembered in Chico | Chico News
A quiet bench in Bidwell Park, Chico, California, honors Nicole Miller, the 21-year-old passenger on Flight 93 who died on 9/11. Her story—along with the 40…
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Shasta County Registrar Subpoenaed | Chico News
Shasta County’s election chief is being dragged into a federal probe—subpoenaed to hand over 55,000 ballots and voter records ahead of a grand jury in…
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Orland FD Honors 911 Heroes | Chico News
Orland Fire Department honors 9/11 heroes with decals reading “Stay Back 343 Feet” and a heartfelt mission: personally deliver funds to New York firehouses…