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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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Trinity PUD Sued Over Hobo Fire | Chico News
The U.S. government is suing Trinity Public Utilities District over the Hobo Fire, blaming their faulty electrical equipment for sparking a blaze that burned…
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COVID Resurgence in Butte County | Chico News
COVID-19 is quietly resurging in California, especially Butte County, as wastewater data shows rising virus levels — a pattern seen each summer. With routine…
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Chico Police Investigate Early Morning Fatality | Chico News
Chico police are investigating a fatal incident on Cohasset Road around 7 AM Tuesday, where a man was found deceased with no signs of violence or foul play…
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Photofacials: Skin Renewal with Laser Light | Chico News
Photofacials are powerful light treatments that reset your complexion by targeting sunspots and redness, with options ranging from annual touch-ups to…
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Heatwave Ends with Coastal Relief | Chico News
The Valley’s baking under triple-digit heat with elevated fire risks, but relief is on the way—temperatures will dip by Friday as cooler coastal breezes roll…
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Two Suspects in Parking Lot Fire | Chico News
Cars spontaneously ignited near OReilly Auto Parts — and two suspects caught on camera are now the focus of an Anderson Fire Department appeal for public help…
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Construction Sparks Lead to Safety Change | Chico News
Sparks flying from construction equipment on Oliver Road sparked safety concerns—could they ignite wildfires? After viewer footage prompted action, Knife River…
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Raising Cane's Celebrates 30 Years with Plush Puppies | Chico News
Raising Cane’s is celebrating 30 years with a paw-some twist: grab a retro plush puppy for $12.99 (tax included) starting August 27th, with all proceeds going…
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Shasta County’s $124M I-5 Upgrade | Chico News
Shasta County is set to transform Interstate 5 with a $124 million upgrade, expanding lanes, adding truck-only routes near Redding, and rebuilding seven…
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West Nile Virus Surges in California | Chico News
West Nile virus is surging in California, with 30 human cases and 3 deaths by mid-August — a five-year high. Officials warn August and September are peak risk…
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Sierra Nevada Celebrates Hazy IPA with Music and Art | Chico News
Sierra Nevada Brewing is turning heads with their Hazy Little Thing IPA — a fruity, low-bitter brew that’s become a cult favorite for eight years. To…
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Federal Aid Delays Hit Cal State Students | Chico News
Federal student aid delays caused by a Republican-backed bill left thousands of Cal State students in the dark about their financial aid until weeks—or even…
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Wilcox Oaks Stuns Canyon Oaks in Championship | Chico News
Wilcox Oaks clawed back the championship trophy from Canyon Oaks by a mere two points, ending Canyon Oaks’ title reign after last year’s win and reclaiming…
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Summer Fun with Dogs Safely | Chico News
Summer’s not over yet—keep the fun going with your pup by snagging dog-friendly dining spots (always double-check policies first!) and whipping up simple, safe…
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Fire Watch in Northern Valley | Chico News
Fire weather watch alert for Northern California’s Valley and Foothills today—breezy, dry, and hot with temps hitting the upper 90s, plus a small chance of…
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Dinosaurs on Oak Street | Chico News
Dinosaurs invade a suburban street in this wild, PG-13 chaos starring Ewan McGregor and Anne Hathaway — but while the raptors and T-Rexes deliver thrilling…
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The Cold Case of Charles Huber | Chico News
A man vanished from Redding in December 2013, leaving behind a decade-long cold case that’s still haunting investigators. Charles Richard Huber, 69 at the…
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Late Summer Weather in the Valley | Chico News
Breezy, mostly dry weather dominates the Northern Central Valley this Monday with highs in the upper 90s on the valley floor and cooler temps in the 80s higher…
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Chico Honors Veterans with Ceremony | Chico News
Veterans Day in Chico is heating up with a full-day salute set for November 11, 2026, at the Elks Lodge — complete with a patriotic band performance, a…
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Dan Heal Honored with Highest Masonic Award | Chico News
Dan Heal just earned the highest honor in Chico’s Masonic community—the Hiram Award—recognized for decades of tireless service to both his lodge and the city…
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Elks Lodge Funds Kids’ Christmas Party | Chico News
The Paradise Elks Lodge just dropped five hundred bucks into the hands of Tom Drake to fuel this year’s Ridge Children’s Christmas Party — and it’s going…
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Showcase Your Community Event Photos | Chico News
Want your community event to shine? Submit high-res photos (max 12 people, recent) to snapshots@chicoer.com with a short caption naming everyone left to right…
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OroDam Cruisers Donate to SPCA | Chico News
The OroDam Cruisers just dropped a $500 check to the Northwest SPCA — a powerful reminder of how local love fuels animal rescue. This direct donation helps…
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Regular Cars on the Track | Chico News
California Highway Patrol officers joined everyday drivers at Thunderhill Raceway for “Taste of the Track,” a legal, adrenaline-fueled event where regular cars…
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New Route 5 Connects Redding to Sacramento | Chico News
Get ready for faster travel: Route 5, the new express bus connecting Redding and Sacramento, just launched—making stops in Red Bluff, Orland, Williams, and…
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Small Acts, Big Impact at Lake Redding | Chico News
A crew of volunteers turned Lake Redding Park into a cleaner, brighter space this past Sunday during the “Trash Talks” cleanup — proving that small actions…
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Dry Heat and Tiny Storm Chance | Chico News
Northern California braces for another dry, warm week with temps hitting the 90s in valleys and breezy winds—though a tiny chance of thunderstorms looms early…
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Eureka Bridge Closure Tonight | Chico News
Eureka’s got a major overnight roadblock: U.S. Highway 101 northbound is shut down over the Eureka Slough Bridge for critical electrical upgrades, starting at…
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Redding Fire Devastates Mobile Home | Chico News
A fierce fire erupted Sunday morning in Redding, California, engulfing a double-wide mobile home at Redding Hilltop Estates—prompting multiple firefighting…
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Dry Suits Save Lives on Local Rivers | Chico News
Sierra Pacific Industries just dropped major support for Butte County’s swiftwater rescue team, funding brand-new dry suits that keep volunteers completely…
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Repairing Forest Roads to Fight Wildfire | Chico News
In the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, crews just completed a major repair: replacing a 60-foot, 60-inch metal culvert on Forest Road 39N24 after an…
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Hawk Fire Forces Evacuations Near Verdi | Chico News
The Hawk Fire is raging northeast of Verdi, forcing evacuation warnings in eastern Sierra County—especially for Verdi and Long Valley residents. Though it…
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Trinity County Meth Pill Warning | Chico News
Dangerous meth-laced pills are circulating in Trinity County—CHP warns parents and caregivers to lock up all meds, keep kids away from unknown candy or pills…
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Truck Crash Spills Diesel in Weed | Chico News
A semi-truck veered off course in Weed, California, crashing through a barrier and perching precariously atop a concrete divider over Parks Creek. Thirty…
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K-9 Hero Finds Hidden Gun | Chico News
In a tense Saturday scene in Orland, a K-9 unit turned the tide when Remi, the sharp-nosed canine, sniffed out a hidden loaded gun abandoned by a…
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Five Firefighters Level Up in Butte County | Chico News
Five Butte County firefighters just earned their leadership badges—graduating the CAL FIRE/Butte County Company Officers Academy and stepping into new roles…
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Wildland Firefighters Face Housing Crisis | Chico News
Wildland firefighters risking everything to battle devastating wildfires are now facing a crushing housing crisis—many live in vans or couch-surf, struggling…
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Simpson’s Welcome Weekend | Chico News
Simpson University kicks off the new academic year with a vibrant three-day orientation designed to welcome new students, foster community, and plant seeds of…
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Motorcycle Crash on Canyon Road | Chico News
A deadly crash on Canyon Road in Redding Saturday afternoon claimed the life of a female motorcycle passenger after her bike collided with a car turning into a…
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Fatal Crash on I-5 Near Red Bluff | Chico News
A fatal crash on I-5 north of Red Bluff Saturday afternoon claimed the life of the male driver after his vehicle veered off the freeway and struck a tree. The…
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Canyon Road Closed in Redding | Chico News
Canyon Road in Redding is shut down between Valley View Drive and China Gulch Drive after a crash — police are investigating and urging drivers to find…
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Northern California Fire Weather Alert | Chico News
Northern California’s fire weather is dangerously dry—humidity in the teens, 30-knot westerly winds, and a high risk if a spark ignites. While winds ease…
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Rapper Arrested in Two Homicides | Chico News
A Vallejo rapper known as “Lul Dada,” 20-year-old Adonnis Evans, has been arrested in connection with two deadly shootings — one killing a high school football…
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Cal Water Celebrates 100 Years in Oroville | Chico News
Cal Water just turned 100 and threw a splashy party at the Forebay Aquatic Center to celebrate a century of keeping Oroville’s taps running—complete with free…
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Three Trainees Push Through Academy | Chico News
Three dedicated deputy sheriff trainees in Butte County—Kyle Evans, Cristian Garcia, and Stephen Francois—are nearing the halfway point of their 15-week…
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Durham Trojans Get New Stadium | Chico News
Durham High just dropped jaws with its brand new football stadium—the “Coliseum Project”—complete with a 750-seat home grandstand, expanded visitor bleachers…
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From Trash to Triumph | Chico News
A Redding man’s life turned around after graduating from a rescue mission’s discipleship program — and a local restaurant owner’s generous beef donation became…
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Older Workers Face New Job Market Hurdles | Chico News
Older workers across the U.S. are hitting a wall in the job market—once reliable, now ghosted by employers. Christine Sesnon, 66, laid off after 20 years, is…
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Felon Found Guilty With Gun and Drugs | Chico News
Travis Church just got a guilty verdict in Shasta County — convicted of felon firearm possession, drug possession, and resisting an officer after fleeing on a…
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Chico Closes Three Camping Zones | Chico News
Chico’s city government is set to shut down three public camping spots by August 31st, giving residents a seven-day warning — part of a settlement deal. The…
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Redding Fire Chief Retires After 30 Years | Chico News
After 30 years of service, including six as Redding’s Fire Chief, Jerrod Vanlandingham is retiring this Friday — and the city’s emergency leadership is…
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Chico Closes Three Camping Zones | Chico News
Chico’s about to shut down three major camping zones—bike path, Midway Bridge, and First Street—starting August 31, as part of the Warren settlement. The…
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Major Drug Bust in Yuba-Sutter | Chico News
Law enforcement in the Yuba-Sutter area pulled off a massive drug bust, seizing nearly 700 grams of meth, over 1,500 fentanyl pills, cocaine, heroin, and…
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Trinity River Fish Count Shows Sharp Decline | Chico News
This summer’s fish count on the Trinity River tributaries reveals a troubling decline—divers found way fewer steelhead and Chinook salmon than last year…
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Four Million Miles Without an Accident | Chico News
Paul Mitchell just hit an insane milestone—four million miles driven without a single accident—and Walmart Transportation celebrated with a brand new truck…
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Redding Fire Chief Steps Down | Chico News
Redding’s beloved Fire Chief Jerrod Vanlandingham is no longer with the department — not retiring, but departing under undisclosed personnel circumstances…
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Chico’s New Climbing Gym Opens This Weekend | Chico News
Get ready, Chico—The Stack Climbing and Fitness is about to drop jaws with its massive 17,000-square-foot adventure hub, featuring 45-foot climbing walls…
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Teamsters Win Contract After Strike | Chico News
Three hundred fifty Teamsters at CalPortland just ratified a new one-year contract after a strike, securing wage hikes, enhanced health benefits, and…
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PG&E Buries Lines to Slash Wildfire Risk | Chico News
PG&E is tackling wildfire risks head-on in Plumas County by burying power lines underground along Prattville Butt Reservoir Road — a major step toward safer…
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Chico Brings Back Goats to Fight Wildfire Risk | Chico News
Chico’s bringing back the goats to tackle wildfire fuel on a 33-acre stretch near Lindo Channel — think electric fences, herdsman, and guard dogs keeping…