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It’s Chico Pride Month
June 4, 2026 1
Stonewall Chico and the LGBTQ+ community offer a month’s worth of events to inform, remember, celebrate and spread joy By Ken Magri “Politics is theater. It doesn’t matter if you win. You make a statement. You say, “I’m here, pay [...]
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Holy farcical, CaptainMan!
June 2, 2026 0
Steve Ferchaud in the lobby of Theatre on the Ridge. Photo by Melodie Ellison Steve Ferchaud’s superhero-inspired stage play is descending on Paradise By Sam DeLong Steve Ferchaud is a well-known local artist, illustrator and muralist. He can also add [...]
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The top-two primary was supposed to change California politics. Did it flop?
June 8, 2026 0
By Ben Christopher and Jeanne Kuang, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. For all the talk of a governor’s race between two Republicans, or even two Democrats, it’s looking like voters are in [...]
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Five takeaways from California’s election, from Congress to the governor’s race
June 4, 2026 0
By Ben Christopher, CalMattersThis story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. It was a good night for normie Democrats, a bad one for self-funded campaigns, a mixed bag for state legislators aspiring to higher office and [...]
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A Weekly Preview of North Valley Music, Entertainment and The Arts What’s going on? June 4–10
June 3, 2026 0
Lots of noisy laughs, pride and celebrations 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 online calendar for more listings, all [...]
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California Lawmaker Proposes Fix to Blunt Loss of Food and Health Aid
June 3, 2026 0
As Trump-backed law threatens Medi-Cal and CalFresh eligibility, a proposed change to state data collection aims to preserve coverage President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers celebrate the signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act at the White House on [...]

Holy farcical, CaptainMan!
June 2, 2026 0
Steve Ferchaud in the lobby of Theatre on the Ridge. Photo by Melodie Ellison Steve Ferchaud’s superhero-inspired stage play is descending on Paradise By Sam DeLong Steve Ferchaud is a well-known local artist, illustrator and [...]
Top Democratic candidates agree on housing urgency, not the fix
May 31, 2026 0
In the governor’s race, Steyer backs sweeping reforms and Becerra stresses enforcement. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main The leading Democratic candidates for governor in California want to see housing production scaled up dramatically, but that’s [...]
For 40 years, Best of Chico has celebrated community. KZFR will carry that forward.
May 28, 2026 1
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]

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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]

From crush to chaos: Inde Navarrette’s star-making performance elevates ‘Obsession’

It’s Chico Pride Month

Holy farcical, CaptainMan!

The top-two primary was supposed to change California politics. Did it flop?

Five takeaways from California’s election, from Congress to the governor’s race

A Weekly Preview of North Valley Music, Entertainment and The Arts What’s going on? June 4–10

California Lawmaker Proposes Fix to Blunt Loss of Food and Health Aid

Holy farcical, CaptainMan!

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

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The top-two primary was supposed to change California politics. Did it flop?

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From crush to chaos: Inde Navarrette’s star-making performance elevates ‘Obsession’

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