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Essay: Generic competition shouldn’t come at the expense of patient safety

September 10, 2025 CN&R 0

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 […]

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A silver lining in Trump’s ‘Big Ugly Bill’

September 9, 2025 Capital & Main 0

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

September 6, 2025 CN&R 3

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

September 4, 2025 CN&R 0

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

September 4, 2025 CN&R 3

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

September 3, 2025 CN&R 0

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 […]

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When gerrymandering trumps redistricting: Chico is in the middle of a national political battle

September 2, 2025 CN&R 2

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

September 2, 2025 CalMatters 0

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, […]

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Streetalk: What superpower would you want and why?

September 1, 2025 CN&R 0

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 […]

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 […]

Weekly picks

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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