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Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Chico. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nor-Cal Bears will host Chico's third annual Gift of Hope event offering free clothing, shoes, food and haircuts for 500–600 families. The nonprofit plans to support local residents with essential items during this upcoming community event. Action News Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ PG&E announced electric rates dropped 11% compared with January 2024 on January 1 (saving residential customers about $20 per month) due to safety projects and lower commodity costs. Utility reform advocates warn that 10 upcoming rate proposals may reverse the relief soon. KRCR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A survey by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows 67% of Americans support adding alcohol-impaired technology to all new vehicles, while 51% back lowering the legal BAC limit from .08 to .05. Lawmakers are sharing the findings to help reduce fatalities and injuries from drunk driving crashes. KRCR
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Vitalant will host its 7th annual Winter Classic Blood Drive on Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Chico Vitalant Blood Center at 555 Rio Lindo Ave from 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Donors will receive a T-shirt and can enter a giveaway in support of National Blood Donor Month. KRCR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sports director Matthew Kerr Wilson reports on the upcoming 12th Annual Joe Rios Memorial Wrestling Tournament in Chico and the 2026 Beast in the North Wrestling Tournament in Anderson, giving local athletes and fans fresh wrestling action. Action News Now
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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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