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Chico summer checklist
Sure you’re going to Sycamore Pool and the Friday Night Concert. Those are easy. But will you stake out the hidden treasures of neighborhood markets and assorted pop-ups? Will you finally make it out to […]
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Opinions
Streetalk: What’s on your summer bucket list?
Asked at Naked Lounge Hailegna BurozBarista I intend on going to Europe. I’m going to go to Portugal. Valerie RoseASL instructor I want to stay inside and play Tears of the Kingdom. B. ComfortUnit host […]
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor: June 1, 2023
Parking meter fiasco Dear City of Chico (City Manager Mark Sorensen, Chico City Council, et al.), We the undersigned business owners of Downtown Chico are writing in response to the new kiosk parking system installed […]
News
Homelessness, death and the future: A regional battle over bill to stop loopholes in eviction law
By Scott Thomas Anderson Tenants from around California converged on the State Office Building in Downtown Sacramento Wednesday to implore lawmakers to pass SB 567, also known as the Homelessness Prevention Act. The bill is […]
Arts & Culture
Hot tomato
It’s May, and the initial tomato frenzy has died down. The nurseries have sold the bulk of their tomato starts, and most are likely in the ground, already showing several blossoms. Your tomato plants no […]
Editorial
Editorial: The double-edged sword of AI in journalism
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a popular topic in the field of journalism. While it can bring numerous benefits, it can also have negative impacts if not implemented appropriately. One of the most significant positive […]
Opinions
Streetalk: What are you planting in your garden?
Asked in downtown Chico. Stephanie Roseuniversity employee Right now? Green beans, zuchinni and maybe some tomatoes [in my] back yard—up in Paradise. Claire Renarphotographer/student Well, I rent and my back yard’s a mess. We do […]
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor: May 2, 2023
Charity with justice Re: Editor’s Note: “Commitment” (By Jason Cassidy, April 6, 2023) Editor Jason Cassidy lauds the Chico Housing Action Team (CHAT) program and quotes founder Bob Trausch: “If you see a problem, you […]
News
Bike Issue 2023
Bicycle races are coming your way, so forget all your duties, oh yeah—“Bicycle Race,” Queen This special issue might be a month early for National Bike Month (which is May), but it is just in […]
Editorial
Editorial: Unsafe politics
In this week’s news feature (“A home for drag”), Ashiah Bird shines a light on Chico’s vibrant drag scene. The performers interviewed share how this inclusive, supportive community offers a safe forum for self-expression and […]
Opinions
Streetalk: Do you remember your first bike?
Asked in downtown Chico. Hannah Rott, college student I think it was a purple Trek bike? It was a mountain bike. We would go sometimes on the trails around Chico and ride around, but nothing […]
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor: April 6, 2023
No military equipment A new law, AB 481 requires California police departments hold a yearly public meeting about “military equipment,” including what they have and how they use it. Our Chico Police Department’s presentation to […]
News
A united front: How one California city is tackling its part of homelessness
By Cristian Gonzalez Folsom is known as an upper-middle class suburb with great schools and beautiful homes, but it too shows symptoms of the countywide homelessness crisis. According to the most recent Point-in-Time Count by […]
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Rolling on the rivers: Tyre Nichols’ love for a local river carried into his life and legacy
By Douglas Cazaux Sackman At dusk, Tyre Nichols used to ask his friend Angelina Paxton for a ride down the Sacramento River Delta to catch a sunset. They drove her Nissan Maxima to the levee, […]
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The huge Sierra snow-pack is creating new and future problems
By Ken Magri While the Sierra snowpack has mostly ended California’s three-year drought, it is creating big problems for people who live in the mountains. Once the warmer spring temperatures arrive, those problems could be […]