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Monday, August 11th, 2025
Good morning, Chico. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Action News Now anchor Hayley Watts interviewed Mike Walcott, Editor in Chief of the Chico Enterprise-Record and Oroville Mercury-Register, who discussed his roots in Tehama County, his journey to becoming a sports reporter, and his team’s efforts in addressing fake news. Action News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Veronica Perotti—a 19-year-old nursing student—was beaten to death in her Chico apartment on West 2nd Ave in June 1984 and her family now offers a $50,000 reward for any information that helps solve her unsolved murder. Action News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Upham Fire is burning near Rackerby in Butte County and is reported to cover 1/4 to 1/2 an acre— it started just after 5 p.m. in grass and now threatens nearby structures. Action News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Congressmember Doug LaMalfa will hold a town hall today in Red Bluff from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Red Bluff Community Center on Jackson Street to answer local questions; a second town hall is set for today at 7:30 a.m. at the Chico Elks Lodge with Action News Now reporting and streaming the session. Action News Now
- ➤ Chico will hold a public workshop tomorrow at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers to gather resident input for the Downtown Revitalization Project. City officials say the project will update old sewers and improve downtown walkability—without removing parking spots—and the meeting is the second of six planned workshops. Action News Now
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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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Tommy Castro and the Painkillers at The Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
7-9:30 p.m. — Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. — Tickets go on sale July 11th — Experience the legendary blues guitarist live on his 'Closer To The Bone' tour.
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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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Stories by Starlight
8:30-9:30 p.m. — Chico Community Observatory — Free admission — Experience an enchanting night of celestial storytelling and music beneath the stars.
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The Record Company Live
6-7:30 p.m. — Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. — Check for ticket prices — Experience the soulful sounds and family-like bond of The Record Company during their Big Room debut.
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Aaron Wolf’s My People Tour
7-11 p.m. — The Commons Social Empourium — Free entry — Enjoy a lively night of music with Aaron Wolf, Triple Tree, and DJ Cootdog at a family-friendly show.
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