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Month: August 2025

Arts & Culture

Fight show: Bob Odenkirk is back to kick more ass as Hutch Mansell in ‘Nobody 2’

August 28, 2025 CN&R 0

By Bob Grimm Bob Odenkirk takes—and throws—a lot of punches again as Hutch Mansell in Nobody 2, a fun follow-up to his surprise turn as an action star in the 2021 original. Until he let the fists […]

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What’s going on? August 28–Sept. 3

August 27, 2025 CN&R 0

The entertainment dam has burst this week and shown here is just a sampling! Chico News & Review has much more of what’s on tap at local clubs, theaters, galleries and performance venues. Visit the […]

News

We know how to reduce poverty — so why aren’t we doing It?

August 26, 2025 Capital & Main 1

As Congress rolls back food aid, California families are facing increasing hardship By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning journalism nonprofit Capital & Main and co-published here with permission. Amid […]

News

The verbal battering LaMalfa took in Chico coincided with the start of a redistricting fight with huge stakes for him   

August 25, 2025 CN&R 1

By Emily Haerter Doug LaMalfa recently held a Chico town hall for the first time in 8 years, just before California’s redistricting war began to reach a fevered pitch.  Countless locals had already been protesting […]

Arts & Culture

Frightening to the far reaches: Upcoming Legacy Stage Fringe Festival in Chico features singing, storytelling and the world premiere of a horror musical

August 23, 2025 CN&R 0

By Odin Rasco Chicoans looking for entertainment this Labor Day weekend are sure to be spoiled for choice, as the Legacy Stage Fringe Festival is returning for its second year, bigger and better than before. […]

Arts & Culture

Big, bright King Salmon hitting on the Feather River: A guide to all the splashing action around Oroville

August 21, 2025 CN&R 0

By Dan Bacher For the first time in three years, anglers have been able to fish sections of the Feather River, American River and Mokelumne River for salmon. Since the opener on July 16, the […]

Weekly picks

What’s going on? August 21–27

August 20, 2025 CN&R 0

School’s in session and so are a lot of extracurricular activities. Let Chico News & Review help you find what’s on tap at local clubs, theaters, galleries and performance venues. Visit the CN&R’s FREE online […]

Best of Chico

Behold, the champions of 2025 Best of Chico

August 20, 2025 CN&R 0

The glorious conquerors approach! This is the 40th year for Best of Chico, and it’s been more fun than ever. After several months of online campaigning, a nominations round, and a final voting round, the […]

News

Butte County prosecutors deal with numerous cases of family-on-family crime

August 19, 2025 CN&R 0

By the CN&R staff From stunning recklessness to cold-blooded malice, Butte County’s courtrooms have recently been filled with cases that involve defendants harming those closest to them – or those who were. One of those […]

Arts & Culture

Just before Ripley: The new ‘Alien: Earth’ TV series is off to an excellent start

August 19, 2025 CN&R 0

By Bob Grimm Some film/TV franchises never die, and a few actually get some new life and energy with the passing of the decades. In the case of the hallowed xenomorph, things are going strong […]

News

Amidst boiling political tensions, an online community in Chico is meeting in-person for free self-defense classes   

August 14, 2025 CN&R 3

By Emily Haerter Civil Rights and pro-Democracy protests have become a feature of American life this year following the Trump Administration’s unprecedented crackdown on immigration and implementation of parts of Project 2025. Crowds of Chico […]

News

National Weather Service’s plan to hire crucial staffers after mass layoffs will be too late for wildfire season

August 14, 2025 Capital & Main 0

Key California weather forecast offices will remain “criminally understaffed” while new hires get on board, former NWS meteorologists warn. By Marcus Baram, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning journalism nonprofit Capital & […]

Weekly picks

What’s going on? August 14–20

August 13, 2025 CN&R 0

This week, check out something new. 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 […]

Arts & Culture

Wurlitzer looms large at Oroville’s State Theater

August 12, 2025 CN&R 1

Silent era films shows the power of music in creating the atmosphere By Ken Magri The historic Oroville State Theater was filled last Sunday for a special showing of old silent movies accompanied by live […]

Opinions

Streetalk: What’s the best free or inexpensive local concert you’ve been to recently?

August 11, 2025 CN&R 2

Asked at the Thursday Night Market, downtown Chico Danielle GimbalMusic CopyistOne of the most amazing free concerts I’ve seen in Chico recently was tonight, seeing Andre Thierry at La Salles at the Thursday Night Market. […]

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