Wednesday, March 12th, 2025
Good morning, Chico. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Butte County Air Quality Management District is seeking volunteers for three positions on its Hearing Board, aiming to fill spots for one public member, one medical professional, and one professional engineer. Action News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ CAL FIRE's updated 'Fire Hazard Severity Zones' map categorizes more homes in East Chico, including Little Chico Creek and Picholine Way areas, as very high risk to wildfires, sparking concerns among residents. Action News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ California Assemblyman James Gallagher and Senator Megan Dahle seek $7 million in funding for emergency maintenance of Chico's Five Mile Basin flood control system, amidst a wind advisory affecting the Central Sacramento Valley. Action News Now
- ➤ Butte County is implementing a series of improvements to its B-Line transit services over the next 18 to 24 months, including increased frequency on popular routes, a new Paradise Transit Center, and the introduction of micro-transit and zero emissions buses. Action News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Enloe Health introduces the 'Watchmen Procedure', a new surgery for atrial fibrillation patients aimed at improving life quality by negating the need for blood thinners. Action News Now
-
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Live at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Experience the energetic performance of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in Chico, California.
-
44th Annual California Conference on American Indian Education
The conference celebrates Indigenous culture and education, welcoming all attendees to engage in learning and community activities.
-
Chico Air Museum Run the Runway! 5K and One Mile Run/Walk
9-11 a.m. — Chico Air Museum — $32.80 entry — Experience a unique timed mile and 5K on an aircraft runway while supporting local aviation history.
-
Thursday Night Market
6-9 p.m. — Downtown Chico Business Association — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant market with local vendors, art, and live entertainment every Thursday evening.
-
Abiding Men’s BBQ
6-9 p.m. — Watkins House — Free entry — Enjoy a community gathering with great food and fellowship.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is not about money. It's about peace.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Chico
Welcome to the Daily Chico, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Chico, California community. If you like the Daily Chico, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Chico.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Chico and across California. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Chico
A free Chico community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailychico.com/sitemap