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Friday, May 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Chico. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chico Area Recreation and Park District will host the first Movies in the Plaza on May 9 from 7 to 10 p.m. at City Plaza in Downtown Chico—featuring live music by Webster Moore, a beer and wine garden by 86'D Cocktails, and a screening of the sci-fi comedy Men in Black; the free event welcomes all ages while the beer and wine garden is available only for those 21 and over. Action News Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Early Thursday morning, a car left Highway 299 and crashed into the Trinity River, injuring the female driver and moderately injuring the male passenger while crews searched for the 9-month-old infant submerged in the river. Action News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Chico police closed part of West 9th Street after a shooting occurred just before 10 p.m. Thursday at a two-story white house at West 9th Street and Normal Avenue—police found a man with a gunshot wound taken to the hospital and later questioned another man emerging at 2 a.m. as the investigation continues. Action News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Chico Visual Arts Alliance is preparing for the annual Chico Art Festival set for May 9 and May 10 in Chico. The festival will feature over 40 art booths, live music, dance, and kid-friendly activities (including a weaving contest and the Sketch Out Competition). Action News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dev Kachiwala began his college journey with online midnight classes in India and quickly became a campus leader at Chico State where he served as a student ambassador and led the Indian Student Association—he will graduate in spring and plans to pursue a master’s in pharmaceutical science followed by a PhD to launch his own company. Chico State Today
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Chico State will hold its first Wildcat Day tomorrow at Nettleton Stadium when the baseball team takes on Stanislaus State, with gates opening at 11 a.m. and the first pitch at noon—President Steve Perez will launch the game and a Senior Day ceremony will honor the graduating players. Chico State Today
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AMA Pro American Flat Track Race
8:30 p.m. — Silver Dollar Speedway — Affordable tickets available — Experience the thrill of American Flat Track racing on an exciting night at the speedway.
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American Flat Track Racing
3:30-7:30 a.m. — Silver Dollar Speedway — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling motorcycle races at the renowned speedway in Chico.
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The Cedar Grove Scamper
8-10 a.m. — Cedar Grove Picnic Area and Meadow — Registration fees apply — Race through the scenic trails of Chico in this community 4-mile run.
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Race Night #2
4 PM — Silver Dollar Fairgrounds — Included with fair admission — Experience thrilling races with 360 Winged Sprints and Hobby Stocks.
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Silver Dollar Fair Tractor Pulls
5-11 p.m. — Silver Dollar Fairgrounds — Admission included with fair ticket — Experience the thrilling power of tractors pulling heavy loads at this exciting event.
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Jackie Greene Performance
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Chico Women's Club — Tickets available without service charge — Jackie Greene returns for another special show at the intimate Women’s Club.
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Swing for Change: CAA Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Community Action Agency is raising funds to support underserved populations in Butte County in a tee-rific golf tournament, Swing for Change! Tickets include a free golf shirt, a goodie bag, lunch, and chances to win amazing prizes all while golfing for a good cause!
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