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Private firefighters are increasingly popular with insurers. But do they pose a risk?

January 21, 2025 CN&R 0

By Felicia Mello for CalMatters Robert MacKenzie is an assistant fire chief — but not the kind who works for your local fire department. As the Palisades Fire bore down on Southern California last week, […]

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Mechoopda Casino in Oroville to close less than a year after opening

January 17, 2025 CN&R 0

By Odin Rasco The Mechoopda Indian Tribe announced today that the Mechoopda Economic Gaming Authority Board has decided to suspend operations at its casino in Oroville. The casino’s last day of operation is set for […]

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What’s going on? January 16-January 22

January 16, 2025 Julian Mendoza 0

What’s happening 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 all of the […]

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Missives through the digital mail: Discovering those free and semi-secret newsletters that keep Chico citizens in the know  

January 14, 2025 CN&R 0

By Ken Magri Newsletters come from everywhere these days, often to the point of annoyance. ‘Subscribe to our newsletter!’ is a common pop-up that appears the moment one arrives at a web page. Why so […]

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How Trump administration cuts could hurt Medi-Cal

January 14, 2025 CN&R 0

Federal funds cover more than 60% of California’s low-income health insurance plan. Losing even part of that money could result in cutbacks on care for kids or state tax hikes. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & […]

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What’s going on? January 9-January 15

January 8, 2025 Julian Mendoza 0

What’s happening 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 all of the […]

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Bidwell Mansion arson suspect captured and arraigned

January 7, 2025 CN&R 5

District Attorney describes former Chico State student with reported ‘anti-colonial’ ideology as the man who destroyed the city’s standing history By Ken Magri On Monday afternoon, 30-year-old Chico resident Kevin Alexander Carlson was charged in […]

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A victory against Frankenfish – genetically engineered salmon company shuts down hatchery operations

January 7, 2025 CN&R 2

By Dan Bacher In mid-December, the Board of Directors of AquaBounty Technologies, Inc. announced that the company will shut down its fish hatchery operations in Bay Fortune, marking a decisive moment in the decades-battle struggle by fishing groups, […]

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Butte County’s libraries are offering worlds of entertainment and engagement that reach beyond books

January 3, 2025 CN&R 2

By Helen Harlan It was a rainy winter moment when a group of teens, tweens and kids escaped the downpour by heading into the Oroville Public Library. They were there to celebrate one of 2024’s […]

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Tiny Homes could be a big help for California’s unhoused

January 3, 2025 Capital & Main 0

A new law is meant to help local governments speed up the building and placement of small, portable houses. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning journalism nonprofit Capital […]

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What’s going on? January 2-January 8

January 2, 2025 Julian Mendoza 0

What’s happening 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 all of the […]

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New California laws toughen sentences for drug and theft offenses

December 30, 2024 CalMatters 0

This story on California laws about drug and theft sentences was produced by CalMatters, an independent public journalism venture covering California politics and government. For more info, visit calmatters.org. By Cayla Mihalovich for CalMatters Californians […]

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California legislators weigh in on Kaiser mental health workers strike

December 27, 2024 Capital & Main 0

A letter signed by a majority of both houses calls on the health care giant to accept proposals from 2,400 striking mental health care workers. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story is produced […]

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What’s going on? December 26-January 1

December 26, 2024 Julian Mendoza 0

What’s happening 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 all of the […]

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California new laws for 2025: Cannabis cafes and entertainment zones

December 24, 2024 CalMatters 0

By the CalMatters staff Starting Jan. 1, alcohol and cannabis sales could expand in some parts of California thanks to two new laws that aim to increase central city foot traffic, which has yet to […]

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