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H.R. 1’s impact on Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and county eligibility offices: A Q&A with Carlos Marquez, County Welfare Directors Association of California
March 23, 2026 0
Carlos Marquez of the County Welfare Directors Association of California. Photo courtesy Carlos Marquez A growing dispute in Sacramento could determine whether hundreds of thousands of Californians eligible for Medi-Cal and CalFresh lose their health benefits under new federal rules. [...]
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Like ‘Avatar,’ but with animals: ‘Hoppers’ Is funny, a bit demented—and one of Pixar’s best films in a while
March 19, 2026 0
By Bob Grimm Hoppers is one of Pixar’s goofiest and funniest movies yet—a self-professed animated riff on Avatar that is a million times more entertaining than Avatar. Mabel (the voice of Piper Curda) loves animals. When she finds out a [...]
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A Weekly Preview of North Valley Music, Entertainment and The Arts What’s going on? March 19–25
March 18, 2026 0
Spring’s here, so time to get out! 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 all of the listings in [...]
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Covered California enrollees: Staying insured, but settling for less health services
March 18, 2026 0
By Ana B. Ibarra/CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Despite the loss of federal subsidies that lowered costs for millions, California’s private health insurance marketplace held nearly steady this enrollment season. In all, 1.9 million Californians renewed their [...]
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Healthy lessons: Young students get hands-on gardening experience—and more—through GROWN program
March 17, 2026 1
Students preparing the raised beds at Ridgeview High. Photo courtesy of GROWN By Sam DeLong Nutrition and healthy living play a major role in long-term well-being, and developing those habits early can make a big difference. Reports released by Butte [...]

The Foilies 2026: Recognizing the Worst in Government Transparency
March 16, 2026 0
By the Electronic Frontier Foundation and MuckRock Illustrations by Shelby Criswell The Chico News & Review has a long history of acknowledging Sunshine Week, that period each March when we pause to remember how important [...]
A Pioneering Switch
March 12, 2026 0
How will the transition to non-profit Pioneer Community Energy affect Butte County’s electricity customers? Electrical pylon in the field. Photo courtesy of PCE By Ken Magri In an era of increasing concern about energy prices [...]
A Weekly Preview of North Valley Music, Entertainment and The Arts What’s going on? March 12–18
March 11, 2026 1
It’s St. Paddy’s week, and a whole lot more. Chico News & Review gives you lots of choices of what’s on tap at local clubs, theaters, galleries and performance venues. Visit the CN&R’s FREE online [...]
Tonal catastrophe: ‘How to Make a Killing’ is billed as a dark comedy—but there are no laughs
March 11, 2026 0
By Bob Grimm Glen Powell’s new movie, How to Make a Killing, is being marketed as a dark comedy—but you will not laugh once during this flat, soulless endeavor. Writer-director John Patton Ford makes the fatal [...]
Pockets of unvaccinated communities — including the North State — are driving measles outbreaks in California
March 10, 2026 0
Lab Assistant Abraham Jimenez loads blood samples for automated serology testing for measles immunity status at the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health laboratory in Downey on Feb. 26, 2026. Photo by Ariana Drehsler [...]

Local demonstrators hold weekly vigil to support Social Security
March 9, 2026 0
Annie Kavanagh (standing, center) with Bob Caldwell to her right holding flag, at a Thursday gathering in front of Chico’s Social Security Administration. Photo by Sam DeLong By Sam DeLong Every Thursday at 10a.m., a [...]
‘What the hell is going on?’: Mike McGuire one of the leaders clashing over congressional endorsement
March 4, 2026 0
By Maya C. Miller for CalMatters For a Democratic Party convention with the theme, “Together, we win,” there was a lot of infighting, culminating in a Sunday morning shouting match between two Democratic heavyweights. State [...]
A Weekly Preview of North Valley Music, Entertainment and The Arts What’s going on? March 5–11
March 4, 2026 0
Something for everyone this week. Chico News & Review presents highlights of what’s on tap at local clubs, theaters, galleries and performance venues. Visit the CN&R’s FREE online calendar for all of the listings in [...]
Colby Mountain lookout tower to reopen this Spring
March 3, 2026 0
Joint effort saves a valuable fire mitigation resource, but can it get a veteran fire-spotter rehired? By Ken Magri After months of concern, the United States Forest Service reversed an October 2025 decision to permanently [...]
They’re organizing to stop the next assault on immigrant families
March 3, 2026 0
Community groups are pushing back on an impending HUD rule that would force undocumented immigrants from public housing, splitting families. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main Community organizers in Los Angeles are rallying in opposition [...]

A contentious project to raise Shasta Dam just got a funding boost from Trump

H.R. 1’s impact on Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and county eligibility offices: A Q&A with Carlos Marquez, County Welfare Directors Association of California

Like ‘Avatar,’ but with animals: ‘Hoppers’ Is funny, a bit demented—and one of Pixar’s best films in a while

A Weekly Preview of North Valley Music, Entertainment and The Arts What’s going on? March 19–25

Covered California enrollees: Staying insured, but settling for less health services

Healthy lessons: Young students get hands-on gardening experience—and more—through GROWN program

The Foilies 2026: Recognizing the Worst in Government Transparency

A Pioneering Switch

A Weekly Preview of North Valley Music, Entertainment and The Arts What’s going on? March 12–18

Tonal catastrophe: ‘How to Make a Killing’ is billed as a dark comedy—but there are no laughs

Pockets of unvaccinated communities — including the North State — are driving measles outbreaks in California

‘What the hell is going on?’: Mike McGuire one of the leaders clashing over congressional endorsement

A Weekly Preview of North Valley Music, Entertainment and The Arts What’s going on? March 5–11

Colby Mountain lookout tower to reopen this Spring

They’re organizing to stop the next assault on immigrant families

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A contentious project to raise Shasta Dam just got a funding boost from Trump

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Like ‘Avatar,’ but with animals: ‘Hoppers’ Is funny, a bit demented—and one of Pixar’s best films in a while

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