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See the full list of 2024 nominees below; Voting for the finals opens July 1 Best of Chico finalists
June 5, 2024 0
What local super-places and super-people made the final ballot? The Chico News & Review has revealed the Best of Chico 2024 nominees! The top five vote-getters in each category are listed below. Thank you, voters! And congratulations, nominees! Voting in [...]
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What Kamala Harris' California years reveal about the sudden presidential hopeful Biden cedes stage to Harris
July 24, 2024 0
This story on presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ California years was produced by CalMatters, an independent public journalism venture covering California politics and government. For more info, visit calmatters.org. By Ben Christopher (for CalMatters) As President Joe Biden last [...]
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A weekly preview of Butte County arts, music and fun What’s Going On? July 18-24
July 18, 2024 0
What’s happening this week? 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 Butte County. Ruth [...]
Election 2024

The state's direct-democracy process in full effect for upcoming General Election 2024 California ballot measures: What you need to know
July 15, 2024 1
This feature on California ballot measures was produced by CalMatters, an independent public journalism venture covering California politics and government. For more info, visit calmatters.org. By Ben Christopher, Sameea Kamal and CalMatters staff (for CalMatters) Much is expected of the [...]
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Prolonged excessive heat events, like the one the state is currently experiencing, are often costly and deadly The cost of extreme heat in California
July 8, 2024 0
This story on extreme heat in California was produced by CalMatters, an independent public journalism venture covering California politics and government. For more info, visit calmatters.org. By Levi Sumagaysay (for CalMatters) A blistering California heat wave over the past week [...]
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Conservative groups' Project 2025 plan would gut climate policy and boost fossil fuels Trump’s environmental agenda: Ignore climate crisis
July 5, 2024 0
This story on Trump’s environmental agenda is produced by the award-winning journalism nonprofit Capital & Main and co-published here with permission. By Marcus Baram “It could be two steps forward or 20 steps back, cautious optimism or completely hopeless.” The next meeting [...]

California cities will have more power to sweep encampments; advocates say the decision criminalizes poor people for simply existing Supreme Court rules on homeless encampments
July 1, 2024 2
This story on Supreme Court ruling on homeless encampments was produced by CalMatters, an independent public journalism venture covering California politics and government. For more info, visit calmatters.org. By Marissa Kendall (for CalMatters) The U.S. [...]
A weekly preview of Butte County arts, music and fun What’s going on? June 28-July 4
June 28, 2024 0
What happening this week? 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 [...]
Notes on recent streaming comforts by CN&R film critic Stream & Dream Lounge: The warmth of cool sightings
June 26, 2024 0
Ripley The latest screen adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s The Talented Mr. Ripley is an 8-episode “limited series” on Netflix that dazzles with fine production values and an outstanding cast. Filmed in Italy, in lustrous black [...]
The health of civic life in question in Shasta County Election conspiracy theories have torn apart this Nor-Cal county
June 25, 2024 1
This story on election conspiracy theories was produced by CalMatters in collaboration with Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat’s free national newsletter [...]
A weekly preview of Butte County arts, music and fun What’s going on? June 21-27
June 21, 2024 0
What happening this week? 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 [...]

Legislators fight to keep funding for dams in California State’s old dams need repairs
June 20, 2024 0
This story on funding for dams in California was produced by CalMatters, an independent public journalism venture covering California politics and government. For more info, visit calmatters.org. By Rachel Becker (for CalMatters) Several dozen dams [...]
Two Chico men grappling with the loss of fathers find solace and support on the mat Shadow wrestling
June 19, 2024 8
Content warning: This story contains discussions of suicide and suicidal ideation, If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, know that you are not alone and that help is [...]
A weekly preview of Butte County arts, music and fun What’s going on? June 14-20
June 14, 2024 0
What happening this week? 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 [...]
California pushes insurers to cover more homes in high-risk parts of the state More coverage coming for wildfire distressed areas
June 13, 2024 0
This story on wildfire distressed areas in California was produced by CalMatters, an independent public journalism venture covering California politics and government. For more info, visit calmatters.org. By Levi Sumagaysay (for CalMatters) California Insurance Commissioner [...]
The era of unmanaged groundwater is over; grassroots involvement needed to protect California's resources Notes from under ground
June 12, 2024 5
Butte County is blessed with bountiful fresh water within its boundaries. Big Chico Creek, Butte Creek, Feather River and the Sacramento River all support incredible and vibrant natural ecosystems. What is not as apparent is [...]

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