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Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Chico. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Adopted pup Sally from the Northwest SPCA won the 2026 Butte County Pooch Playoffs held to fund shelter animal care (vaccinations, testing, and microchipping) with roughly $3,500 raised annually since 2022. Action News Now
- ➤ The annual Oroville Airport Day Fly-In will be held Saturday, May 16 at Oroville Airport, featuring aircraft displays, a car show, vendors + food trucks with free admission. Community members can join in enjoying local aviation and car culture. Action News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The City of Chico and the Arts Commission have opened the 2026/2027 Arts and Culture Grant program offering nonprofits awards from $2,000 to $5,000. A Q&A session is scheduled Wednesday, May 20 at 4:30 p.m. at the Municipal Center; applications close at 5 p.m. Friday, June 19. Action News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Chico State named five professors as recipients of the Lantis Endowed University Chairs, which provide funding for research addressing local challenges (including AI safety, water conservation, housing resilience, family dynamics, and nutrition improvements) and student engagement. The awards support applied research and community advancement in education. Chico State Today
- ➤ Chico State will hold its 136th Commencement from May 13 through May 17 at University Stadium, where more than 3,700 graduates will receive their degrees. Additional campus events—including a Native American Graduation Celebration today, Veteran and Latinx festivities later plus live-streamed ceremonies—will add to the week’s celebrations. Chico State Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Utility relocation work began Monday on the 109-year-old Pomona Avenue bridge on Elmer Street (in southwest Chico), causing upset among residents who received one-week notice before disruptions began. City officials said the project is essential for safety and may last up to 18 months, with completion expected in December 2027. Action News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Enloe Health is wrapping up construction on the Gonzales Comprehensive Cancer Center, a 100,000 sqft facility in CHICO that will provide chemotherapy + radiation oncology and more. Construction will be completed in late May, and the center will have a grand opening with full operations in August. Action News Now
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The Cedar Grove Scamper - 4 Mile Race
8-10 a.m. — Cedar Grove Picnic Area and Meadow — Check website for entry fee — Participate in a scenic 4-mile run featuring both Open and Master's Divisions.
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Blü Egyptian at Sierra Nevada Big Room
6:00-9:30 p.m. — Sierra Nevada Big Room — Early access tickets available — Experience the energetic fusion of Rock, Funk, Reggae, Bluegrass, and Electronica from the acclaimed Blü Egyptian.
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Music for Mental Health
4-8 p.m. — The Commons Social Empourium — Free entry — Enjoy live music while supporting mental health initiatives in the community.
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Big Mo Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Barn at Meriam Park — Cost info not listed — Experience the energetic sounds of Big Mo and his big band in a charming Chico venue.
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