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Saturday, April 4th, 2026

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Good morning, Chico. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of April.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Paradise Animal Shelter celebrated its new 1,800 sqft cat facility today from noon to 3 p.m. at the site of the former Public Works building, where 30 cats will now have separate housing including a cat group room (cat-io) that meets a 2008 mandate.  Action News Now
  • Hope Plaza will host its grand opening ceremony from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Apr. 11 at the intersection of Skyway and Foster Road in Paradise, where Camp Fire survivor (Melissa Schuster) helped lead the project.  Action News Now

SPORTS NEWS

  • Chico State baseball and softball teams are off next week for the Easter holiday and spring break – they will resume their season afterward.  Action News Now
  • Run the Runway is a pair of one-mile and five-kilometer races scheduled to take place today at Chico Regional Airport. Winners in overall and age-group categories will earn medals.  Action News Now

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 4/18/26

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  • Chico Wildflower Ride & Festival

    12 PM – 6 PM — Silver Dollar Fairgrounds — Entry fees vary — Enjoy a vibrant family festival followed by scenic cycling routes for all ages.

    Sun, 4/26/26

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  • Jerry & Dawg Revisited

    6:30-10 p.m. — Chico Women's Club — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Experience the re-creation of the Garcia Grisman sound with original members Joe Craven and Jim Kerwin.

    Thu, 4/30/26

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  • Do The Crawl de Mayo

    4:30-9 p.m. — Bella's Sports Pub — Tickets required — Celebrate Cinco de Mayo a bit early with a lively pub crawl featuring contests and vibrant fiesta vibes.

    Sat, 5/2/26

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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