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Friday, May 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Chico. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Nearly Summer Wellness Fair & Music Festival will feature local wellness businesses and music to support the Chico Housing Action Team. The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty north winds and low humidity from 8 a.m. Sunday to 8 p.m. Monday — residents are advised to avoid outdoor burning. Action News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Chico man under investigation for child sex crimes died by apparent suicide after investigators attempted his arrest at Chico Creek Nature Center parking lot in Lower Bidwell Park on Wednesday—he injured himself with a knife after a bean bag round was fired and collapsed before being pronounced dead at a local hospital. KRCR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Chico State held its 135th commencement celebration this week—over 3,000 undergraduate and nearly 350 graduate students crossed the stage during ceremonies that began on Wednesday with graduate studies and continued on Thursday with communications and education events, marking a major milestone in their academic journeys. KRCR
- ➤ The Chico Unified School District board chose HMC Architects to rebuild Pleasant Valley High’s Building D after last month’s fires—an emergency declaration speeds up the process—and they will order replacement teacher supplies for the upcoming fall. Action News Now
- ➤ Inspire School of Arts and Sciences will break ground next month on a new campus at a 7.5-acre site on Fremont Street off Notre Dame Boulevard after the Chico Unified School District board approved $34 million in funding. The project will end 14 years of sharing facilities with Chico High School and will be led by Modern Building. Action News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Butte County Behavioral Health will use a $7.7M Proposition 1 grant to renovate a former Enloe Health facility into a new mental health center in Chico (serving up to 40 clients) while offering 24-hour support (to Butte and surrounding counties); construction will begin later this year and the center could open by next spring. North State Public Radio
SHOP NEWS
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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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Much Ado About Nothing
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM — Cedar Grove Picnic Area and Meadow — $25.00 — Enjoy Shakespeare in the Park with a lively performance of a classic comedy.
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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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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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