Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of September.
Good morning, Chico.
The 4H Corning group upheld its pledge to restore a city landmark by mobilizing local kids for hands-on work, morning reporter Raishaud Pinkney said.
The Arc of Butte County will host a Day with First Responders for people with developmental disabilities on Sept.
12 & Brooke Jeffers is sharing details about the upcoming event.
Paradise PD organizes two in-person events to support Sgt. Alvies & his family after his car accident last weekend.
Lt. Drew Cooper said the community’s strong response shows unity and care as neighbors come together.
Chico State earned national recognition when Washington Monthly ranked the school 27th overall and No. 18 in the West, while TIME magazine listed it as 243rd overall and No. 80 for student outcomes.
The rankings highlight the school’s commitment to affordability and civic engagement.
Chico State’s Center for Entrepreneurship was inducted into the Sigma Nu Tau Entrepreneurship Honor Society in April, officially chartering a new chapter and welcoming its first four student members.
The event showcased opportunities for pitch competitions and networking events that boost entrepreneurial success.
Paradise High School will travel to Maui on Sept.
5 for the Unity Bowl after Enloe Health donated $10K to cover travel expenses — a show of support for communities rebuilding from wildfires. The game will connect Paradise and Lahainaluna students through football and shared healing.
California's state budget allocates $5M for gray wolf conflict measures with ranchers (including $2.5M for livestock compensation), and a bill to expand the compensation program now awaits the governor's signature.
California legislators passed AB 2700 to close the restitution gap for Camp Fire survivors and now sent it to Governor Newsom for review.
Survivors received only about 70% of their claims after attorney fees, and the bill aims to help recover the missing 30%.
Chico mom Phoebe Sager, who relies on the B Line after going legally blind, pushed to change the rule so riders may keep strollers in the securement area (if space remains for mobility aids).
Butte County Association of Governments approved the update and it took effect immediately.
The Bidwell Park and Playground Commission voted 4 to 3 to limit e-bikes in the park (class one bikes remain allowed on dirt trails while class two and three are restricted to roads) and the proposal now goes to the city council for final approval.
Adventist Health Feather River launched a new Epic electronic record system to help medical staff in Butte and Tehama counties view patient history and use AI-assisted tools for documentation.
The system aims to reduce admin tasks and improve patient care.
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