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  • [ December 4, 2025 ] California endures whipsaw climate extremes as federal support withers News
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  • [ November 24, 2025 ] Seven years into Gov. Newsom’s tenure, California’s housing crisis remains unsolved News
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California endures whipsaw climate extremes as federal support withers

December 4, 2025 Capital & Main 0

Data and aid to fight landslides fueled by bigger fires and intense storms are imperiled under Trump By Aaron Cantú, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning journalism nonprofit Capital & Main […]

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What’s going on? December 4–10

December 3, 2025 CN&R 0

Hey, fit some fun time into your schedule 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 […]

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​Letters: Wildfire mismanagement, nerd culture, underfunded pensions, scooters downtown, Prop. 50 fallout and more

December 3, 2025 CN&R 0

Re: Special investigation: Did officials begin to remove an area fire guardian for no reason? And is the Colby Mountain lookout really finished or not? By Ken Magri (News, November 28, 2025) Great piece! Why […]

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Project Censored dispatch: ‘A direct attack on the freedom of speech’ – Trump takes on Higher Ed

December 2, 2025 CN&R 0

By James Libresco And then came the universities. After waging war on public broadcasting and the arts, the Trump administration threatened last month to cut federal funding to nine prominent colleges unless they restricted campus speech that opposed […]

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Special investigation: Did officials begin to remove an area fire guardian for no reason? And is the Colby Mountain lookout really finished or not?

November 28, 2025 CN&R 4

CN&R obtains documents contradicting narrative about why the crucial tower is slated to be closed, while a community protests and candidates weigh in By Ken Magri On Oct. 9, amid California’s ongoing concern about wildfires, […]

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What’s going on? Nov. 27–Dec. 3

November 26, 2025 CN&R 0

Thankful for all the local talent we all get to enjoy! Chico News & Review shares the highlights of what’s on tap at local clubs, theaters, galleries and performance venues. Visit the CN&R’s FREE online […]

Arts & Culture

From being farmers and fire survivors to bolstering Chico’s creatives, couple remains committed with upcoming Your Market Place pop-ups

November 26, 2025 CN&R 3

More of the pair’s pop-up events will happen around Chico on Nov. 30, Dec. 15 and Dec. 20 & 21  By Emily Haerter Being a hustling college town that’s rich with agriculture, Chico has never […]

Arts & Culture

Surprising POV: ‘Predator: Badlands’ offers a surprisingly compelling new take on the vicious alien

November 26, 2025 CN&R 0

By Bob Grimm I wasn’t all that excited about a Predator movie that supposedly switched the point of view to that of the Predator, focusing on the hunter rather than the hunted. I also wasn’t […]

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CAP-EX: Can Chico’s nerd culture support a comics convention?

November 24, 2025 CN&R 1

By Sam DeLong There was a friendly, energetic voice echoing through the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds at the first Chico Anime & Pop Expo (CAP-EX) last month, on October 18. The sound traveled over the PA […]

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Seven years into Gov. Newsom’s tenure, California’s housing crisis remains unsolved

November 24, 2025 Capital & Main 1

Despite a burst of new housing laws, buying a home in California is increasingly unattainable – especially for lower-income earners, a new report shows. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is produced by […]

News

Underfunded Chico city worker pensions take center stage for council

November 20, 2025 CN&R 2

The Chico City Council will look for outsource alternatives to lower future pension obligations By Ken Magri At the November 4 city council meeting, Councilmember Tom Van Overbeek brought up an ever-present funding problem so […]

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What’s going on? November 20–26

November 19, 2025 CN&R 0

Hey, it’s a cozy week for gettin’ 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 […]

Opinions

Streetalk: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

November 19, 2025 CN&R 0

Asked at Chico’s Farmers Market Mike GriffithPedicab DriverHawaii, because it’s so beautiful. I’ve never been but always wanted to go. Abby McGuireSalesperson for Adam’s Family Olives and Respite Care ProviderVenice, Italy. I’ve wanted to go […]

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Essay: Beware of a rural hospital slush fund

November 18, 2025 CN&R 0

By Sally C. Pipes Congress has handed hospital giants a new line of taxpayer-funded credit. This summer, Congress included a $50 billion “rural health fund” in the multitrillion-dollar One Big Beautiful Bill Act.  The fund’s […]

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Officials find more positive news for Fall-run salmon in the Feather, Klamath and Sacramento rivers

November 18, 2025 CN&R 0

By Dan Bacher Preliminary data suggests Fall-run Chinook salmon returns to the Feather, Sacramento and Klamath river systems are looking much better in 2025, following the third year of a total closure of commercial ocean salmon […]

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