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Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
Good morning, Chico. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Engine 8332 from the Chico Fire Department was sent to support the Gifford Fire burning in San Luis Obispo County—firefighters joined crews from Redding, Lake Shastina, and Sacramento River Fire District as part of a task force response. The fire began on Aug. 1, has burned 119,214 acres, and is now 33% contained. KRCR
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A transformer fire near Forest Avenue and Highway 32 at around 4AM Monday left 76 PG&E customers without power — officials said restoration was expected by 11:30 a.m. Action News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Chico police have offered a $50K reward for new leads in the unsolved murder of Chico State student Veronica Perotti—investigators continue working on the case. Action News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Butte County will hold a public hearing on its updated Election Administration Plan on August 26 at two locations—9 a.m. at the Oroville Library and 3 p.m. at the Chico branch. Residents are encouraged to review the draft plan on the Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters website. Action News Now
- ➤ Yesterday, Congressman Doug LaMalfa hosted an in-person town hall meeting at Chico Elks Lodge where he listened to comments from local residents. 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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