Opinions
Editor’s Note: Wake me up when September ends
Last month, one of those “Your Memories” posts showed up on my Facebook feed. It was a picture of me with my band, Viking Skate Country, sharing the stage at the Sierra Nevada Big Room […]
Year: 2023
Arts & Culture
West by midwest
What new films have made their way through the Stream & Dream Lounge recently? War Pony In generally lively fashion, War Pony functions variously—as an offbeat modern western, as a fractured and darkly picaresque coming-of-age […]
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Streetalk: What’s your personal motto?
Asked in downtown Chico. Megan Kurtzuniversity employee Be nice, eat good food and have fun. It’s from the philosophy of leisure. Austin Mcclaineconstruction project engineer Always do more than people ask you to. Anna Diertuemefelstudent […]
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Letters to the Editor: Oct. 4, 2023
Gratitude and empathy Re: Editorial: “Another Paradise Burns” (Sept. 7, 2023) The editorial is much appreciated for your sensitivity to those of us who survived the Nov. 8, 2018, fire in Paradise. Many of us […]
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Final environmental impact report on Delta Tunnel slated for release in ‘late 2023’
By Dan Bacher In a recent announcement, the California Department of Water Resources, or DWR, said that it is “still on track” to issue a Final Environmental Impact Report for its embattled Delta Conveyance Project […]
Arts & Culture
Arts DEVO: Rocktober, commence!
Despite reports to the contrary, rock is not dead. It’s getting old, but the oldsters aren’t going anywhere. And the youngsters are still picking up guitars as well, they just aren’t making it to the […]
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The Plot: A years-long revenge gambit involving a meth dealer, a burglar and a member of the Aryan Brotherhood comes to light
By Scott Thomas Anderson The woman had been arrested on a warrant that day while doing her court-ordered community service. “Well, that’s kind of shitty,” one of the investigators offered when she mentioned it. Tessa […]
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Fighting hate in the state
By Felicia Mello (for Cal Matters) CalMatters is an independent public journalism venture covering California state politics and government. For more info, visit calmatters.org. California recently awarded $91 million in grants to local organizations that […]
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Best of Chico 2023
It’s a been a long summer, and Chico has blossomed in the sun-shine with an impressive crop of well-tended goods/services, bountiful restaurants and impressive community members sprouting up throughout the year. The votes have been […]
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Best of Chico 2023: Goods & Services
Ag/Growing Supplies FIRST Place: Northern Star Mills510 Esplanade, 342-7661Since 1898, Chicoans have trusted Northern Star Mills with their farming needs. The store—operating at its location across from Bidwell Mansion since 1933—stocks everything from pet and […]
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Best of Chico 2023: Food & Drinks
Asian Cuisine FIRST Place: Ginger’s Restaurant2201 Pillsbury Road, Ste. 100, 345-8862Huge portions of traditional Chinese dishes, served by an attentive staff, make Ginger’s a local go-to spot.SECOND Place: Cocodine Thai Cuisine2845 Notre Dame Blvd., Ste. […]
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Best of Chico 2023: Nightlife & The Arts
Art Space FIRST Place: 1078 Gallery1710 Park Ave., 630-7522Open since 1981, the 1078 Gallery continues to remain faithful to its mission “to offer exciting exhibitions of contemporary and experimental artworks.” With the addition of Equilateral […]
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Best of Chico 2023: Health & Wellness
Acupuncture Clinic FIRST Place: Chico Community Acupuncture1815 Mangrove Ave., 345-5300Open since 2010, Chico Community Acupuncture is a nonprofit and part of a national cooperative, People’s Organization of Community Acupuncture, dedicated to increasing access, availability and […]
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Best of Chico 2023: Community
Charitable Cause FIRST Place: Butte Humane Society13391 Garner Lane, 343-7917Butte Humane Society is one of the oldest nonprofits in California, having provided humanitarian care to dogs, cats and other animals in our area since 1911. […]
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Best of Chico 2023: Editors’ Picks
Best Bidwell Park regulation The early morning hours are for the dogs Although some city of Chico rules for Bidwell Park are in place to quash the party (“Alcohol is not permitted in any City […]