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Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Chico. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria will use a $999,000 grant from the California Jobs First Initiative to plan a new Resilience Hub and Multi-Functional Community Center — the project will offer disaster preparedness services, youth programs, job training and small business help during its planning phase. Chico State’s North State Planning and Development Collective and the Office of Tribal Relations helped secure the grant. Chico State Today
- ➤ One year after the Park Fire, survivors Germain Boivin and Trish Puterbaugh lost their longtime home and plan to move into a house that survived the fire next month—showing hope as cleanup continues. The fire destroyed 233 homes in Cohasset, and new growth in the area signals that recovery has begun. North State Public Radio
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Explore Butte County earned DMAP accreditation from Destinations International+ the recognition honors its efforts to boost tourism with plans to expand digital marketing and sponsor local events. The group will extend outreach into larger markets and allocate $50,000 for local events to drive economic growth. Action News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Three Chico State students developed a mixed reality math app that uses a Meta Quest 3S headset and an Einstein avatar to help students see linear algebra in 3-D. They will present the app at a national computer science conference in Crawfordsville, Indiana this fall — a project that aims to show math in a new visual way. Chico State Today
- ➤ Chico State President Steve Perez updated meeting attendees at the Redding West Rotary meeting on July 29 about a 3% budget cut that left a $2.3 billion gap in the CSU budget. He said staff are working to lessen the cut’s impact on students and plan a new building on the campus farm—steps aimed at supporting the university’s future. KRCR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal immigration agents from ICE arrived at the Butte County Courthouse on Jan.21 to conduct an operation—removing six people waiting outside criminal cases after matching names with photos from a list. Action News Now
- ➤ On Tuesday, Action News Now's anchor Hayley Watts spoke with Officer Derek Ament (Chico Police Department) about seatbelt laws to remind drivers to buckle up. Action News Now
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Hed PE Live Concert
7:00–10:30 p.m. — Tackle Box — Tickets from $24.21 — Experience the energetic sounds of punk rock with Hed PE in Chico.
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STRFKR Concert in Chico, CA
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energetic pop and innovative new sounds from STRFKR as they promote their latest album, Parallel Realms.
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Greg Loiacono & Stingray Live
8-11 p.m. — Argus | Bar + Patio — Ticketed event — Experience a night of genre-blending music featuring Greg Loiacono's new project Stingray.
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Beer Scouts Live at The Commons
8-10 p.m. — The Commons Social Empourium — Free show — Experience high-energy rock and blues from San Francisco's Beer Scouts as they cover classics and perform original tunes.
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Movies in the Park: Wonka
6-10 p.m. — DeGarmo Park — Free entry — Enjoy a magical movie night under the stars with family-friendly activities and delicious treats.
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Hazy Little Happening: Smokey the Groove & Blü Egyptian
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Sierra Nevada Big Room — Free entry — Celebrate the last day of 'Hazy Little Happening' with live performances from local bands.
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Joe Samba and Wheeland Brothers Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Commons Social Empourium — Tickets from $23.62 — Enjoy a night of lively music with Joe Samba and Wheeland Brothers in Chico!
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