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Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Good morning, Chico. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Scotty’s Landing, the longtime riverfront bar on River Road that closed two years ago over safety issues, is nearing a revival under the Clapp family—construction is set to begin in three to four weeks as plans to restore its historic signage and features continue. The renovation could bring back a familiar gathering spot before the end of the year. Action News Now
- ➤ For National Reading Month — a chance for neighbors to discover little libraries — Action News Now reporter Christine Stoddard reported live from Rotary Park in Chico. Residents may find their next good read by exploring local book stops. Action News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Downtown business owner Leann Powell of The Peddler’s Closet said upcoming event street closures draw outside vendors that compete with local shops. City staff will review closure permits to help ease the impact on downtown businesses. Action News Now
- ➤ A downtown merchant expressed concern that street closures for local events are hurting business + reducing customer access. Reporter Bella Barbosa reported the closures are disrupting normal operations. Action News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ride the Cyclone — a musical about six high school choir students whose lives ended in a rollercoaster accident — will premiere March 26 at Theatre on the Ridge in Paradise and explores themes of loss, hope and self-discovery. North State Public Radio
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Chico rideshare driver Chris Ariza said high gas prices are straining his work as he now spends about $75 on fuel every two days. Drivers are forced to plan rides carefully or head to larger markets like Sacramento amid rising rates. KRCR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kelli Saam's report on March 20 included a Chico mom urging CUSD to revise its parental notification policy + planned demolition at PV High School, and it noted potential honor for a historic tree that survived the Bidwell Mansion fire. Action News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spring wildflowers are drawing visitors back to North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve as officials urge everyone to tread carefully on the trails today + preserve the blooms for all to enjoy. Action News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Healthy Rural California announced Friday that 10 new residents were added to its Family Medicine & Psychiatry Residency Programs in partnership with Enloe Health at the Enloe Health Conference Center; they will start training in July to boost rural healthcare, bringing the total number of residents to 22. Action News Now
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Woofstock Festival
11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. — Silver Dollar Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate with music, food, and fun activities for families and dogs while supporting Butte Humane Society.
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