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For 40 years, Best of Chico has celebrated community. KZFR will carry that forward.
May 28, 2026 0
Anyone who has lived in Chico — who has walked through Bidwell Park, crossed the Chico State campus, listened to local bands, or spent time downtown — knows what a special place Chico is. That did not happen by accident. [...]
Letters to the Editor
Letters and comments: Voices to vote, more downtown debate, lessons on immigrants, the homeless challenge, and more
May 28, 2026 0
Re: Voter Guide: June 2026 Primary The two-ballot situation for CD1 residents is exactly the kind of detail that’s easy to miss — I had no idea the orange and purple packets needed to be kept separate to count. Really [...]
Arts & Culture

A Weekly Preview of North Valley Music, Entertainment and The Arts What’s going on? May 28–June 3
May 27, 2026 0
Check out what’s happening and you might stumble onto something awesome.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 listings, all [...]
Guest Comment
Essay: A handful of soil, a lifetime of lessons
May 27, 2026 0
The economic pressures crushing farms today are also reshaping rural communities and the future of food By Paul Muller Way back in 1981 or so, when the stirrings of Full Belly Farm were just beginning and the notion of organic [...]
News
In California governor’s race, Xavier Becerra walks away from single-payer
May 27, 2026 0
Once an advocate for a universal system, he now focuses on incremental reforms and shielding Californians from federal cuts. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main One of the most notable retrenchments of California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s early years in office was his [...]

Chico’s Dana Grant: A journey from developing cauliflower pizza crust to helping people navigate the deceptions of self esteem
May 25, 2026 0
Dana Grant takes a break in her home studio after interviewing a guest for her podcast The Dana Grant Show. CN&R photo By Sam DeLong Entrepreneur and motivational speaker Dana Grant reveals the limitations that [...]
The real stakes behind California’s billionaire tax fight: health care access
May 21, 2026 0
A hospital CEO says looming Medicaid reductions threaten vulnerable residents and the state’s health system. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main Just as California’s billionaires would prefer, the public conversation around a proposed one-time tax on a fraction of [...]
The summer movies preview: A quick look-see at upcoming cinematic offerings
May 21, 2026 0
Can The Mandalorian and Grogu revive the Star Wars franchise? We shall see! It’s almost summer—so let the parade of blockbuster-movie wannabes begin! By Bob Grimm The following is but a smattering of the films [...]
A Weekly Preview of North Valley Music, Entertainment and The Arts What’s going on? May 21–27
May 20, 2026 0
Another perfect week to enjoy! Chico News & Review finds the fun stuff with highlights of what’s on tap at local clubs, theaters, galleries and performance venues. Visit the CN&R’s FREE online calendar for listings, [...]
California colleges are seeing a rise of conservative voices
May 20, 2026 0
Some North State students are among those joining Turning Point USA By Kahani Malhotra/CalMatters Despite being a political junkie and longtime fan of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, Shasta College senior Raymond Randolph hesitated to speak [...]

Memories of the Tule Lake Internment Camp
May 18, 2026 4
Jim Tanimoto, front row, second from right, and the “no-no boys” of Block 42 at Tule Lake War Relocation Center, 1943. 102-year-old Gridley man speaks in Chico on the internment of Japanese Americans in World [...]
Societal collapse: The new ‘Lord of the Flies’ miniseries is a masterpiece, offering deeper looks at the main characters
May 14, 2026 0
David McKenna and Lox Pratt in BBC’s Lord of the Flies. By Bob Grimm The 1963 film adaptation of William Golding’s literary classic (and middle-school English class staple) Lord of the Flies, by director Peter [...]
A Weekly Preview of North Valley Music, Entertainment and The Arts What’s going on? May 14–20
May 13, 2026 0
You’ve got entertainment right 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 calendar for listings–all week [...]
Voter Guide: June 2026 Primary
May 13, 2026 4
The California Primary is June 2. North State registered voters should have received their voter packets in the mail by now. Once again, this is a vote-by-mail election, with ballot drop boxes and voter assistance/polling [...]
How will California’s next governor handle homelessness?
May 12, 2026 1
From left, candidates Tony Thurmond, Chad Bianco, Tom Steyer, Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra, Katie Porter, Matt Mahan and Antonio Villaraigosa stand on stage for the CBS California Gubernatorial Debate at Bridges Auditorium on the campus [...]

Top Democratic candidates agree on housing urgency, not the fix

For 40 years, Best of Chico has celebrated community. KZFR will carry that forward.

Letters and comments: Voices to vote, more downtown debate, lessons on immigrants, the homeless challenge, and more

A Weekly Preview of North Valley Music, Entertainment and The Arts What’s going on? May 28–June 3

Essay: A handful of soil, a lifetime of lessons

In California governor’s race, Xavier Becerra walks away from single-payer

Chico’s Dana Grant: A journey from developing cauliflower pizza crust to helping people navigate the deceptions of self esteem

The real stakes behind California’s billionaire tax fight: health care access

The summer movies preview: A quick look-see at upcoming cinematic offerings

A Weekly Preview of North Valley Music, Entertainment and The Arts What’s going on? May 21–27

California colleges are seeing a rise of conservative voices

Memories of the Tule Lake Internment Camp

Societal collapse: The new ‘Lord of the Flies’ miniseries is a masterpiece, offering deeper looks at the main characters

A Weekly Preview of North Valley Music, Entertainment and The Arts What’s going on? May 14–20

Voter Guide: June 2026 Primary

How will California’s next governor handle homelessness?

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News

Top Democratic candidates agree on housing urgency, not the fix

Arts & Culture

A Weekly Preview of North Valley Music, Entertainment and The Arts What’s going on? May 28–June 3

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Letters and comments: Voices to vote, more downtown debate, lessons on immigrants, the homeless challenge, and more