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
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Yesterday — Friday, September 4
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This article, fifth in a series, was originally published by The Rimfire Report. SACRAMENTO — This installment breaks the pattern of the ones before it, because on mental health Gavin Newsom did something the rest of his record mostly lacks. He didn’t just spend the money. He tried to rebuild the machine.
Thursday, September 3
Newsom’s mental health overhaul is real
This article was originally published by The Rimfire Report, and is fifth in a nine-part series examining Gov. Gavin Newsom’s record. SACRAMENTO — This installment breaks the pattern of the ones before it, because on mental health Gavin Newsom did something the rest of his record mostly lacks.
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,
Solar farm tentatively planned for Skyway
A 1,200-acre solar farm may soon develop off Skyway as Cenergy Power prepares to file its application to the California Energy Commission. The project has flown under the radar because the developers are submitting to a state commission rather than seeking county permits.
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
Tuesday, September 1
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
ChicoSol adds new reporter
Katherine Kihiczak will begin reporting for ChicoSol on Sept. 8 as a California Local News fellow. Kihiczak met with ChicoSol Senior Editor Lindajoy Fenley for a Q-and-A about her background and move to Chico. Kihiczak will spend the next two years here, following in the footsteps of former fellow Yucheng Tang.
Monday, August 31
Road Closure Notice: Dogtown Road
The Dogtown Road Rehabilitation Project, located in the unincorporated community of Magalia, is set to begin on Monday, August 17, 2026, and is expected to be completed by Friday, October 9, 2026…
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.
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Butte County’s efforts to advocate for accountability regarding the Oroville Dam license reached Washington, D.C., earlier this month, where County representatives met with leadership and staff at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
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…
Why Butte County is a hot spot for West Nile virus
Nearly 1 in 5 West Nile virus cases reported in California this year are in Butte County. Migratory birds and the region’s rice fields may be contributing to the county’s high case count.
License plate reader camera debate grows across North State
As Chico awaits an audit of its license plate reader program, other North State agencies are taking different approaches to the technology amid growing privacy concerns nationwide.
Thursday, August 27
Weekend picks: Frankenstein, Tech Toss Yard Sale & Bloodsugar
Here’s what’s happening in the Chico area from August 27 to August 30.
Wednesday, August 26
‘Encuentra a tu aliado’ ayuda a universitarios de California
Read this story in English here. Para los más de 2.5 millones de estudiantes de familias inmigrantes matriculados en la educación superior en California, el regreso a clases de este año está marcado por una mayor sensación de inseguridad en medio de la continua represión migratoria del gobierno de Trump.
Thursday, August 20
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
Friday, August 7
Chico issues 7-day notices ahead of next Lindo Channel homeless camp cleanup
Chico police and public works distributed seven-day notices to approximately 50 people camping along Lindo Channel as the city accelerates homeless encampment removals following fire emergency declaration.
Sycamore Pool testing can't detect the E. coli strain that sickened children last summer
Elevated E. coli levels at Sycamore Pool prompted no-swim signs, but city testing cannot detect the O157 strain linked to last year's outbreak that hospitalized four children.
Butte County has no plans for AI data centers — at least not yet
Butte County prohibits data centers in unincorporated areas; over 150 residents and 600 electronic comments at public meetings expressed opposition to potential AI data center development.
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