Friday, January 3rd, 2025

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Good morning, Chico. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Northstate hospitals in California celebrate the arrival of the first babies of 2025, highlighting joyful families and their newborns. KRCR
- ➤ Bryce has been named Pet of the Week. Action News Now
- ➤ The Butte County Continuum of Care is calling for volunteers for a survey on January 29 to assess the homeless population, which was previously recorded at 1,237. Action News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cal Fire Butte County battled over 435,000 acres in 2024, with significant fires like the Park and Thompson Fires highlighting the year's challenges and emphasizing the importance of early preparation for the 2025 fire season. KRCR
- ➤ The Butte County Fire Safety Council successfully executed over 30 wildfire mitigation projects in 2024, using innovative strategies like goat grazing and prescribed burns to protect 3,000 acres in Butte County, California. Action News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Chico is enforcing camping ordinances by issuing seven-day notices for the closure of three homeless camps as part of a settlement agreement. Action News Now
- ➤ California introduces new gun law regulations for 2025 focusing on unrestrictive firearm purchases and stringent home storage requirements. Action News Now
- ➤ Steve Dyke, owner of Down Range, highlights upcoming changes to California's CCW laws for 2025. Action News Now
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A Chico nutritionist offers advice on maintaining New Year's resolutions, emphasizing long-term commitment beyond the typical four-month duration. Action News Now
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Frost or Fog Running Event
The Frost or Fog event features a 10-Mile, 1/4 Marathon, and 5K race at Five Mile Recreation Area in Chico.
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Holly Taylor's Jazz Trio Performance
Enjoy a live jazz performance by Holly Taylor's Jazz Trio at Secret Trail Brewing Company.
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Chico Cars & Coffee Monthly Gathering
A free, community-oriented gathering of car enthusiasts held at Starbucks on the first Saturday of each month.
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15th Annual Chico Seed and Scion Swap
The Chico Seed and Scion Swap is a community event for exchanging seeds and scions, promoting biodiversity and local gardening.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
~ Heraclitus
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