War, Epstein, ICE and fair elections among many reasons protesters give for coming out By Ken Magri “Protest is an act of love, not one of anger.”— the late U.S. Representative John Lewis Chico’s “No […]
By Bob Grimm All hail Project Hail Mary, a rousingly wonderful, beautifully strange sci-fi epic with Ryan Gosling and an enchanting pile of rocks at its center. Directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller nailed their […]
Can’t decide? Chico News & Review will help you with this week’s highlights of what’s on tap at local clubs, theaters, galleries and performance venues. Visit the CN&R’s FREE online calendar for all of the […]
A growing dispute in Sacramento could determine whether hundreds of thousands of Californians eligible for Medi-Cal and CalFresh lose their health benefits under new federal rules. By Jeff vonKaenel A dispute in Sacramento is emerging […]
By Bob Grimm Hoppers is one of Pixar’s goofiest and funniest movies yet—a self-professed animated riff on Avatar that is a million times more entertaining than Avatar. Mabel (the voice of Piper Curda) loves animals. […]
Spring’s here, so time to get out! 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 […]
By Sam DeLong Nutrition and healthy living play a major role in long-term well-being, and developing those habits early can make a big difference. Reports released by Butte County Health Dept. between 2015–2019 found that […]
By the Electronic Frontier Foundation and MuckRock Illustrations by Shelby Criswell The Chico News & Review has a long history of acknowledging Sunshine Week, that period each March when we pause to remember how important […]
How will the transition to non-profit Pioneer Community Energy affect Butte County’s electricity customers? By Ken Magri In an era of increasing concern about energy prices and availability, Butte County is on its way to […]
It’s St. Paddy’s week, and a whole lot more. Chico News & Review gives you lots of choices of what’s on tap at local clubs, theaters, galleries and performance venues. Visit the CN&R’s FREE online […]
By Bob Grimm Glen Powell’s new movie, How to Make a Killing, is being marketed as a dark comedy—but you will not laugh once during this flat, soulless endeavor. Writer-director John Patton Ford makes the fatal […]
By Sam DeLong Every Thursday at 10a.m., a cluster of folding chairs and handmade signs appear outside the Social Security office in north Chico. The signs read: “Honk if you support Social Security.”“If You Earn […]
Something for everyone this week. Chico News & Review presents highlights of 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 […]
Joint effort saves a valuable fire mitigation resource, but can it get a veteran fire-spotter rehired? By Ken Magri After months of concern, the United States Forest Service reversed an October 2025 decision to permanently […]
Community groups are pushing back on an impending HUD rule that would force undocumented immigrants from public housing, splitting families. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main Community organizers in Los Angeles are rallying in opposition […]
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