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The summer movies preview: A quick look-see at upcoming cinematic offerings
May 21, 2026 0
Can The Mandalorian and Grogu revive the Star Wars franchise? We shall see! It’s almost summer—so let the parade of blockbuster-movie wannabes begin! By Bob Grimm The following is but a smattering of the films coming your way over the [...]
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A Weekly Preview of North Valley Music, Entertainment and The Arts What’s going on? May 21–27
May 20, 2026 0
Another perfect week to enjoy! Chico News & Review finds the fun stuff with highlights of what’s on tap at local clubs, theaters, galleries and performance venues. Visit the CN&R’s FREE online calendar for listings, all week long, in the [...]
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California colleges are seeing a rise of conservative voices
May 20, 2026 0
Some North State students are among those joining Turning Point USA By Kahani Malhotra/CalMatters Despite being a political junkie and longtime fan of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, Shasta College senior Raymond Randolph hesitated to speak up about politics on campus. [...]
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Memories of the Tule Lake Internment Camp
May 18, 2026 1
Jim Tanimoto, front row, second from right, and the “no-no boys” of Block 42 at Tule Lake War Relocation Center, 1943. 102-year-old Gridley man speaks in Chico on the internment of Japanese Americans in World War II By Ken Magri [...]
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Societal collapse: The new ‘Lord of the Flies’ miniseries is a masterpiece, offering deeper looks at the main characters
May 14, 2026 0
David McKenna and Lox Pratt in BBC’s Lord of the Flies. By Bob Grimm The 1963 film adaptation of William Golding’s literary classic (and middle-school English class staple) Lord of the Flies, by director Peter Brook, is a masterpiece. It’s [...]

A Weekly Preview of North Valley Music, Entertainment and The Arts What’s going on? May 14–20
May 13, 2026 1
You’ve got entertainment right here. Chico News & Review has you covered with highlights of what’s on tap at local clubs, theaters, galleries and performance venues. Visit the CN&R’s FREE online calendar for listings–all week [...]
Voter Guide: June 2026 Primary
May 13, 2026 3
The California Primary is June 2. North State registered voters should have received their voter packets in the mail by now. Once again, this is a vote-by-mail election, with ballot drop boxes and voter assistance/polling [...]
How will California’s next governor handle homelessness?
May 12, 2026 0
From left, candidates Tony Thurmond, Chad Bianco, Tom Steyer, Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra, Katie Porter, Matt Mahan and Antonio Villaraigosa stand on stage for the CBS California Gubernatorial Debate at Bridges Auditorium on the campus [...]
Voter registration deadline for the California June Primary is May 18 CN&R interview with Assemblyman James Gallagher
May 11, 2026 0
Assemblymember and congressional candidate James Gallagher. Photo courtesy of Gallagher for Congress The District One congressional candidate talks about policies and politics By Ken Magri Editor’s note: James Gallagher, along with Audrey Denney and Mike [...]
Wish comes true for local, free concert series
May 7, 2026 0
After funding set backs, “Live on the Lawn” performances have emerged in Children’s Park By Sam DeLong A nonprofit dedicated to supporting the arts in Chico, Sound Source, is moving forward with a free, outdoor [...]

A Weekly Preview of North Valley Music, Entertainment and The Arts What’s going on? May 7–13
May 6, 2026 0
It’s time to get out—no excuses! Chico News & Review will help you decide, with highlights of what’s on tap at local clubs, theaters, galleries and performance venues. Visit the CN&R’s FREE online calendar for [...]
Incomplete: ‘Michael’ includes good moments and great performances—but the omission of abuse allegations is a problem
May 6, 2026 0
Jaafar Jackson in Michael. By Bob Grimm Michael, the new biopic about a certain musical superstar who messed up his face beyond recognition and had an unhealthy obsession with young boys, is a strange movie. [...]
One in 10 Cal State students face homelessness. Rapid Rehousing Program has helped many Chico State students
May 5, 2026 0
By Khadeejah Khan, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Nineteen hours after leaving Coachella Valley, Oscar Deleon Jr. stepped off a bus with four bags of clothes, $800, [...]
California Primary is June 2 CN&R’s interview with State Senator Mike McGuire
May 4, 2026 1
District One congressional candidate Mike McGuire at the No Kings 3 rally in Santa Rosa. Photo courtesy of McGuire campaign Congressional candidate from Geyserville introduces himself to North Valley voters in the newly drawn District [...]
Fear of ICE leaves Hmong Californians less likely to report hate incidents
April 30, 2026 1
Butte County’s Hmong Cultural Center has stepped up with support services By Macy Yang/Hmong Daily News Heightened federal immigration enforcement has raised concerns among immigrants, advocacy groups and policymakers about hate-based targeting of Hmong residents in California. [...]

The real stakes behind California’s billionaire tax fight: health care access

The summer movies preview: A quick look-see at upcoming cinematic offerings

A Weekly Preview of North Valley Music, Entertainment and The Arts What’s going on? May 21–27

California colleges are seeing a rise of conservative voices

Memories of the Tule Lake Internment Camp

Societal collapse: The new ‘Lord of the Flies’ miniseries is a masterpiece, offering deeper looks at the main characters

A Weekly Preview of North Valley Music, Entertainment and The Arts What’s going on? May 14–20

Voter Guide: June 2026 Primary

How will California’s next governor handle homelessness?

Voter registration deadline for the California June Primary is May 18 CN&R interview with Assemblyman James Gallagher

Wish comes true for local, free concert series

Incomplete: ‘Michael’ includes good moments and great performances—but the omission of abuse allegations is a problem

One in 10 Cal State students face homelessness. Rapid Rehousing Program has helped many Chico State students

California Primary is June 2 CN&R’s interview with State Senator Mike McGuire

Fear of ICE leaves Hmong Californians less likely to report hate incidents

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The real stakes behind California’s billionaire tax fight: health care access

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The summer movies preview: A quick look-see at upcoming cinematic offerings

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