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Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Good morning, Chico. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chico's Ace Hardware and The Salvation Army are hosting their annual Fan Drive to raise funds through purchase round-ups so that local residents can receive new box fans from May 18 through June 6 (providing relief during summer heat). Action News Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A morning crash into a power pole on Palermo Honcut Highway left nearly 200 customers without power in Chico, but repairs have reduced outages to 31 as of noon — PG&E expects full restoration by 1 p.m. Action News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chico Theater Company will stage Neil Simon's classic comedy Rumors next week. The play follows four wealthy couples at an anniversary party where chaos unfolds as the host accidentally shoots himself and the hostess goes missing. Action News Now
- ➤ Chico's Friday Night Concert Series returns to City Plaza on Friday at 6 p.m., continuing through Aug. 28 except 4th of July week. The free, family-friendly event—a downtown tradition since 1978—features live local acts & a weekly food spotlight from a local restaurant. Action News Now
- ➤ Legacy Stage will perform Shakespeare’s 'The Tempest' in Cedar Grove at Bidwell Park next week—Director Erin Horst reimagines the classic play for an outdoor setting. Action News Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rice growers in Butte County are racing to finish planting by the June 1 deadline after a wet spring delayed field work. They expect a 30% crop reduction and may see higher market prices as they plant this weekend & prepare for a tighter harvest window. KRCR
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Friday Night Concert Series in Chico
6:30-8:00 p.m. — City Plaza, 132 W 4th St, Chico, CA — Free entry — Enjoy free live music and a community picnic under the stars this summer.
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Chalk It Up For Charity
10 AM - 4 PM — Lassen Cidery — Free entry for kids — Enjoy competitive sidewalk chalk artistry with prizes, food trucks, and live music!
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