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Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
Good morning, Chico. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Thousands of love locks now adorn Lookout Point's 500-foot safety fence, which transformed a somber overlook into a space for love and remembrance. Butte County officials will monitor the fence to ensure the added weight does not create safety issues + may adjust plans if needed. Action News Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Action News Now provides a weekly update on average gas prices in northern California every Monday, covering regional data for viewers in Chico. Action News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Chico State agriculture students earned $35,500 at a recent Red Bluff bull sale that included a Reserve Champion Calving Ease win, funding Beef Unit expenses — boosting breeding quality. Meanwhile, the marketing team won awards at a regional conference and will compete in Chicago from March 12–14. Chico State Today
- ➤ Orland High School Band will perform at Disney's California Adventure Park in Anaheim later this month (a key opportunity for the ensemble) as they prepare to showcase their talent. Action News Now
- ➤ Chico Unified School District has opened a public preview period for a new junior high math curriculum for grades 6, 7, and 8, inviting community members to review updated textbooks + guides until Friday, Mar. 13, with adoption by the school board expected at the end of April. Action News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ponderosa.ai is testing AI drone swarms for early wildfire detection that will support firefighters with supplies and hotspot mapping. The company expects its large cargo drones to be operational within a year while future fully autonomous systems take longer, partnering with fire agencies for safe deployment. KRCR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ California is allocating $25 million for community cleanup and job training as part of its Clean California initiative. Caltrans awarded funds for 90 local projects including Working for a Clean Chico to improve public spaces and create local jobs. KRCR
- ➤ The Tehama Rural Area Express halted its bus services on Mar. 9 to let employees attend a memorial for Kelly Langstaff — a bus driver who died in a January crash. Action News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Vitalant offers a $10,000 prize for blood donors + joining its Donor Rewards program this March. Blood drives include Chico State on March 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Enloe Health on March 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Action News Now
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Dueling Pianos with The Kelly Twins
7-9 p.m. — The Barn at Meriam Park — $25-30 — Enjoy a night of live music and dancing with the talented Kelly Twins.
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Later Days Tribute Night with Black Pine Revival
8-11:30 p.m. — Lost on Main — 21+ with valid ID only — Experience a tribute to the Mother Hips with Later Days and the Americana rock sounds of Black Pine Revival.
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Too $hort Live in Chico
8-11 p.m. — Tackle Box — Tickets starting at $82.36 — Experience the legendary West Coast rapper Too $hort perform his iconic hits live.
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Golden Goblet Faire
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — DeGarmo Park — Family-friendly event — Experience medieval battles, artisan crafts, and falconry at this vibrant Renaissance festival.
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