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Thursday, January 1st, 2026
Good morning, Chico. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Dec. 31, local residents gathered outside Enloe Hospital to honor Terry Smith, a cherished Oasis Bar and Grill employee who suffered severe injuries while breaking up a fight and whose family donated his organs; the bar remained closed until 4 p.m. to support the memorial walk. KRCR
- ➤ A 160-foot ponderosa pine fell into a Magalia home on Christmas Eve, prompting Albert Molinari to check on his wife’s safety + call paramedics while neighbors rallied to support the family. Action News Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Christmas Eve, a 160-foot ponderosa pine crashed into a Magalia home, damaging it and prompting neighbors and local crews (from All Things Trees and Butte Fire Safe Council) to clear debris and remove a hazardous tree while Albert Molinari confirmed his wife was safe after calling paramedics. Action News Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Pacific Gas and Electric Company will reduce electric and natural gas rates starting today. Residential electric bills will drop about $7 monthly (CARE customers save $4) while natural gas bills decrease about $1 as the company manages lower commodity costs. Action News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kevin and Zoe Skene settled into their new routine with newborn Sutton — managing late-night feedings and a challenging ‘witching hour’ — on Dec. 31. Sleep coach Chrissy Lawler advised keeping wake windows short and holding the baby. Action News Now
- ➤ New parents Kevin and Zoe Skene detailed baby Sutton’s frequent wake-ups during a 'witching hour,' prompting sleep coach Chrissy Lawler to advise keeping wake windows short — a suggestion to ease nighttime fussiness. Action News Now
- ➤ ASPCA Poison Control warns pet owners to keep alcohol and marijuana products away from pets during New Year celebrations. Pet owners are urged to shield pets from fireworks risks and secure identification (like a microchip and tags) to speed recovery if needed. KRCR
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ New Year's Eve celebrations will offer more non-alcoholic drinks as Gen Z shifts traditions. Local vendors say options like non-alcoholic sparkling wines & seltzers provide a festive alternative so parties can include everyone. KRCR
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Max Minardi Live Performance
6-8 p.m. — The Barn at Meriam Park — Free entry — Experience folk-pop melodies and heartfelt storytelling from singer-songwriter Max Minardi.
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Fundraiser Dance Event for Roman Martinez
9-11:30 p.m. — Lost on Main — Donations Accepted — Dance the night away to live music while supporting Roman Martinez's battle with neuroblastoma.
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