ICE detains Chico construction worker
A Chico resident from Honduras detained by ICE the morning of Oct. 9 is awaiting deportation at the California City Immigration Processing Center in Kern County, sources told ChicoSol.
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Monday, October 12
Saturday, October 10
Summer temperatures wind down as the Chico Art and Wine Walk ramps up
Chico families flowed through the streets of downtown Friday night as the latest Downtown Chico Business Association event began. The 11th annual Chico Art and Wine Walk took place Friday in Downtown Chico from 5-8 p.m., allowing people to drift from store to store tasting different wines.
Friday, October 9
Iron Canyon fish passage project reopens 8.5 miles of Big Chico Creek habitat
A long-blocked stretch of Big Chico Creek is open again to migrating fish after crews finished in-stream construction on a restoration project in Upper Bidwell
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City Council extended free two-hour downtown parking through January 31 after a summer pilot showed 20% more parking sessions.
Thursday, October 8
Longtime Sweet Chico Confection to close at month's end amid downtown challenges
Sweet Chico Confections & Gelato is closing; owner cites lack of support from the Downtown Chico Business Association and challenges from the unhoused population and rising costs.
Tuesday, October 6
Chico-Durham Groundwater Plan Could Put Wells at Risk
The Vina Groundwater Sustainability Agency's plan could threaten private wells in Chico and Durham as groundwater levels continue to decline.
ARTober events aim to bring customers into downtown Chico businesses
A month-long lineup of art and community events is underway in downtown Chico, with organizers hoping it will drive foot traffic into local businesses
New businesses open in downtown Chico
At least seven new businesses, including restaurants, clothing stores, and American Sign Language classes, have opened in downtown Chico in recent months.
Monday, October 5
When drought-level groundwater becomes the plan
A draft Chico-Durham groundwater management plan could cause nearly a third of the region's domestic wells to run dry, prompting public comment.
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State Parks will host a free open house October 25 at Bidwell Mansion to present recovery planning alternatives and gather community and Mechoopda Tribe perspectives on rebuilding after the December 2024 fire.
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