Arts & Culture
What’s going on? Sept. 11–17
Can you feel the energy this week? Chico News & Review knows 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 […]
Month: September 2025
Opinions
Essay: Generic competition shouldn’t come at the expense of patient safety
By Sally C. Pipes One of the great triumphs of health policy is America’s generic drug market. Nine out of ten U.S. prescriptions are filled with generics. That overwhelming share saves patients and taxpayers hundreds […]
News
A silver lining in Trump’s ‘Big Ugly Bill’
The expansion of tax credits in his signature legislation could help California meet its desperate need for affordable housing. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning journalism nonprofit Capital […]
Arts & Culture
Chico music lovers hope to rally support for new free concert series, need public to vote between now and Sept. 15
By Odin Rasco A recently-formed local nonprofit is working to bring free, live music concerts to Children’s Park in downtown Chico and is now a finalist for a grant that would provide up to $120,000 […]
Arts & Culture
Still trashy: ‘The Toxic Avenger’ remake fails by taking itself too seriously
By Bob Grimm I was part of the generation who watched the legendary, purposely bad Troma Entertainment films like The Toxic Avenger upon their initial release. I remember renting the original one on a Friday night back […]
Opinions
Essay: My eviction story and the new bill that imperils housing for those most at risk of losing it
By Sarah Grace Kubasek When my family was evicted in 2023, I believed we had failed. We were living out of our car, relying on food stamps and waiting on section 8, barely getting by. At the […]
Arts & Culture
What’s going on? Sept. 4–10
Still a huge variety of summertime events to explore! Chico News & Review brings you highlights of what’s on tap at local clubs, theaters, galleries and performance venues. Visit the CN&R’s FREE online calendar for […]
News
When gerrymandering trumps redistricting: Chico is in the middle of a national political battle
LaMalfa comes under threat and Gallagher makes Bible references as Butte County remains in the crosshairs of California’s fight to counteract Texas redistricting By Ken Magri On August 20, the Texas legislature voted to redistrict […]
News
ICE is suddenly showing up in California hospitals. Workers want more guidance on what to do
By Ana B. Ibarra and Kristen Hwang for CalMatters Federal immigration agents are more routinely showing up at California medical facilities as the Trump administration ramps up deportations. They may come to the emergency room, […]
Opinions
Streetalk: What superpower would you want and why?
Asked at 2025 Chico Fringe Festival event Jennifer Parks Real Estate Agent I would like to have the superpower of conflict soothing. The relatives that don’t get along, all of a sudden get along a […]