Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Butte County Fair CEO Matt Reed previewed upcoming enhancements for the fair (Aug.
27-30 in Gridley) during a press briefing. He expects the new attractions to boost visitor engagement once the event begins.
A new grant program is accepting applications through Sept.
30 from nonprofits in Butte, Glenn, Tehama, Colusa and Plumas counties to support animal welfare projects. The Mike and Dotty Collett Animal Care Fund (named for longtime locals) gives grants of $1,000 to $5,000 for food, shelter and medical care.
🎭 Culture
California Water Service honored young artists across its service area in its annual Splash of Creativity art contest.
The contest celebrated submissions from students in grades K-8 and included winners from Chico.
Gateway Science Museum’s exhibit 'Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed' features touchable replicas and live fossil restoration on view through Jan.
2 + Trivia Nights are scheduled for Oct. 7, Nov. 4, and Dec. 2 for hands-on exploration.
Country music icon Dolly Parton (80) died on Tuesday when her family announced the news online, with nephew Bryan Seaver speaking.
Known for hits like Jolene and 9 to 5 plus her Imagination Library that gave free books to children, she continued working until discussing recent health issues.
📰 Economy
ChicoSTART has been awarded an SBOP grant from the California Office of the Small Business Advocate to expand free business help for underserved and rural entrepreneurs across Northern California.
The organization will offer legal, accounting, and capital-readiness support + guide local businesses to expert services.
🎓 Education
Chico State volleyball player and public health major Marley Harrison balances hospital shifts and practice while preparing for her final season—a journey that includes starting at the University of Alaska Anchorage invitational tournament on Thursday, Aug.
27—as she works toward a career as a physician assistant.
Chico State expects nearly 16,000 students this fall and remains about 2,000 short of pre-Camp Fire levels.
Students point to affordability and internship opportunities as key draws while President Perez projects an improved budget outlook after increased state funding.
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