No layoffs, no reserve draw, Oroville balances $2.5M budget gap
Oroville has closed a roughly $2.5 million budget deficit that surfaced earlier this year, balancing its budget without layoffs or dipping into the city’s rough
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Yesterday — Friday, September 4
Cal Skate Chico yard sale draws hundreds as longtime owners prepare to retire
Hundreds of people turned out Thursday at Cal Skate in Chico to buy a piece of the roller rink’s history as the longtime owners prepare to retire and transition
DUI checkpoint planned Friday night in Chico
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Chico Police Department will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint Friday night in Chico.The checkpoint will ope
Man arrested after allegedly threatening to shoot up Oroville charter school
The Oroville Police Department (OPD) arrested a man on Friday, suspected of making multiple threats against a local charter school.According to investigators,
Chico police seek help locating missing 69-year-old Javier Menchaca
Chico police are asking for the public’s help finding a 69-year-old man who has not been seen or heard from since he was last seen at home.
Thursday, September 3
Humboldt County man arrested in Oroville vegetation fire investigation
A Butte County man was arrested following an investigation that authorities said linked him to a vegetation fire that broke out Sunday.On Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026,
Developer proposes $10-15 million redevelopment of Centerfolds site near Chico
The owner of the Centerfolds property north of Chico is pitching a $10 million to $15 million redevelopment he says could transform the site into a new travel c
Salvation Army closes Oroville thrift store after revenue falls short
The Salvation Army permanently closed its Oroville Thrift Store on Aug. 31 after revenue from the location fell short and raised concerns about the store’s…
Wednesday, September 2
Chico City Council to discuss proposed 15 mph E-bike speed limit in Bidwell Park
The Chico City Council will discuss regulations surrounding e-bikes in Tuesday's meeting, aimed at increasing the safety of users in Chico's Bidwell Park.City c
AB 2700 heads to Newsom to address unpaid Camp Fire restitution
Camp Fire survivors in Paradise could be closer to receiving the remaining money they were awarded after California lawmakers gave final approval to…
Butte County code enforcement cleanup program expands as residents use free disposal
A free disposal program that started as a small effort to help Butte County residents get rid of unwanted waste has grown into a popular series of community cle
Oroville woman charged after crash sent child, officer to hospital
An Oroville woman faced felony charges after authorities said she crashed into a Paradise Police patrol vehicle, seriously injuring her 6-year-old daughter…
Tuesday, September 1
Chico shelter drug bust raises concerns over settlement agreement
Authorities have arrested Michael Terrance Harrigan II, a resident of the Genesis Pallet Shelter in Chico, for allegedly trafficking fentanyl within the shelter
Butte County seeks Oroville Dam compensation, recreation benefits after FERC D.C. meetings
Butte County officials are pressing federal regulators for greater compensation and improved recreational benefits tied to Oroville Dam, following a trip to Was
Paradise police thank community for support of Sgt. Alvies after serious crash
The Paradise Police Department shared the following message from Lt. Drew Cooper thanking the community for its support of Detective Sgt. Alvies and his family
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Chico police arrested a 19-year-old Orland man early Saturday after officers responding to a reported threat to shoot residents found a firearm
Monday, August 31
Paradise native and country star, Nate Smith, performed at Rolling Hills Casino
Paradise native and country singer Nate Smith brought a memorable crowd moment to his Aug. 30 concert in Corning.
Paradise police sergeant seriously injured by suspected DUI driver
A Paradise police sergeant was seriously injured early Saturday when another driver struck his marked patrol car on Highway 99 in Butte County.
Chico man dies after head-on crash with tractor truck
CHP is investigating a fatal crash that happened on State Route 99 in unincorporated Butte County, north of Chico.
Early enrollment holds steady in Redding as Chico and Eureka face modest declines
A few weeks into the new school year, early enrollment counts show little change in Redding, while Chico and Eureka are seeing small declines.In Redding, the Re
Saturday, August 29
Chico weighs Genesis shelter changes, expanded homeless enforcement after Warren deal ends
City Council unanimously supports framework to keep Genesis emergency shelter operating while closing alternate camping site and expanding enforcement after Warren settlement expires January 2027.
Weekend Forecast: Fall feeling arrives early
Redding and Chico both hit 100 on Thursday, but that’s the last we’ll see of triple digits for a good while — and yes, your calendar is correct: this is the fi
Friday, August 28
Magalia man with prior child molestation convictions guilty in teen abuse case
The Butte County Distrcit Attorney's officed announced the setencing of a Magalia man with two prior child molestation convictions has been found guilty of mole
Butte County transit study seeks public input on Chico, Oroville bus service
Butte County transit riders and people who do not currently take the bus are being asked to help shape public transportation in Chico and Oroville in the…
Tuesday, August 25
Chico State students return for fall semester, boosting downtown Chico businesses
Student enrollment growth increases foot traffic and sales at downtown Chico businesses, with retailers reopening seven days per week and adjusting merchandise for visitor demographics.
Monday, August 24
Grazing goats return to Chico's Lindo Channel to reduce fire risk
Those fire-prevention goats are making their return to Chico's Lindo Channel for the next few weeks as part of an effort to reduce fire risk.
Tuesday, August 18
Chico city council to review possible bypasses around nuisance abatement
The Chico City Council discussed modifications to public nuisance enforcement rules, with potential expansions after the Warren Settlement Agreement expires in January 2027.
Chico swears in Gillian Haen as city manager, replacing retired Mark Sorensen
Chico officially has a new city manager since last nightGillian Haen was officially sworn in as Chico’s new city manager Tuesday night during a City Council me
Chico City Council moves forward with proposed entertainment zones ordinance
Chico City Council approved an ordinance establishing entertainment zones in downtown and Meriam Park allowing public consumption of alcohol in designated areas.
Thursday, August 13
Chick-fil-A opens to packed house in Chico
The brand new Chick-fil-A in Chico opened bright and early at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13, to a line stretching around the building.Guests were dressed in c
Chick-fil-A Opens First Chico Location
Chico's first Chick-fil-A restaurant opened August 13 at 2018 Forest Avenue under local owner-operator Matt Hock, creating approximately 140 new jobs.
Wednesday, August 12
Chico green waste facility to close Aug. 28, operations moving to Old Durham Wood
Chico and Waste Management (WM) announced that service operations from the company at the local green waste facility on the city-owned airport property will con
Chico workshop helps small businesses explore AI tools
ChicoSTART hosted a workshop on August 12 titled 'Empowering California Businesses with AI with Meta' to help local small business owners understand and adopt artificial intelligence tools.
Monday, August 10
Enloe Health opens Gonzales Comprehensive Cancer Center in Chico
Enloe Health has officially opened its new Gonzales Comprehensive Cancer Center in Chico, completing a years-long effort to expand cancer care in the Northstate
Friday, August 7
Butte County extends candidate filing for multiple open local board seats
Butte County extended the candidate filing deadline to August 12 for school and special district board positions because several incumbents were not seeking reelection.
Three arrested in Chico drug trafficking investigation targeting young adults
Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force arrested three people linked to a cocaine trafficking ring targeting young clients including Chico State students, seizing counterfeit prescription drugs.
Thursday, August 6
Chico Chamber of Commerce hosts 2026 State of the City address highlighting progress
The Chico Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual "State of the City" event, bringing together city leaders from various sectors, including government, public wor
Chico police restrict license plate reader access to California agencies during policy review
Chico Police Department temporarily limited license plate reader data sharing to California agencies only, following community outcry over improper data sharing with ICE and Border Patrol.
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