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What’s going on? December 18–24

December 17, 2025 CN&R 0

Good cheer found here! 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 calendarfor all of the listings […]

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The Bidwell Mansion, one year later

December 16, 2025 CN&R 0

Anniversary of arson fire brings new updates on the mansion’s future By Ken Magri December 11 marks the one-year anniversary of the arson fire that gutted Bidwell Mansion State Historical Park, the beloved 19th century home […]

Opinions

Streetalk: If you could be any animal, which one?

December 15, 2025 CN&R 0

Asked on Chico State campus Austin LeeChico State studentA dog. I’m Chinese and the Chinese Zodiac includes a year of the dog, which was the year I was born. Ana GonzalezChico State studentA bird. They […]

Arts & Culture

Chico’s big fashion and entertainment show on Dec. 13 benefits FUR’s cat rescue work

December 11, 2025 CN&R 0

Friends United in Rescue Fashion Show and Bazaar is a gathering with a mission By Emily Haerter Do you love vintage clothing, sustainable fashion, bake sales, comedy performances and cats? Well, an upcoming fundraiser for […]

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Who’s running for California governor? Here’s a look at the current field of candidates

December 11, 2025 CalMatters 0

By Jeanne Kuang for CalMatters The game of musical chairs in the race to be California’s next governor lost another player last week.  After Democratic businessman Stephen Cloobeck — who was polling at below half […]

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What’s going on? December 11–17

December 10, 2025 CN&R 0

Holiday entertainment is here! Chico News & Review will help you find your favorite, with highlights of what’s on tap at local clubs, theaters, galleries and performance venues. Visit the CN&R’s FREE online calendar for […]

Film

Actors acting: George Clooney and Adam Sandler make ‘Jay Kelly’ worth a watch

December 9, 2025 CN&R 0

By Bob Grimm Jay Kelly, a somewhat satirical look at the life of an aging movie star (George Clooney), comes to us from writer-director Noah Baumbach—which suggests that it may be a brutal look at […]

News

After SNAP was pushed to the breaking point during the shutdown, how have Chico organizations been responding for the future?

December 5, 2025 CN&R 1

By Odin Rasco Although the protracted government shutdown was brought to a (potentially temporary) close mid-November, the shakeup that it brought to countless services including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (known to Californians as CalFresh) […]

News

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 […]

Opinions

​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 […]

Opinions

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 […]

News

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 8

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 […]

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