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Butte Humane Society received a $10,000 grant from Best Friends Animal Society because it helped 33 pets find foster homes during June’s Foster Forward Challenge— a 35% increase from last year.

The grant supports the shelter’s mission as it operates without government funding.

The Silver Dollar Fair will bring the Junior Livestock Show back to Memorial Weekend — May 27-31 at the fairgrounds — after a two-year break due to construction.

Organizers say this change will let visitors enjoy an event featuring livestock displays and competitions.

Chico welcomes the Freedom 250 Truck, a traveling history museum celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday.

The exhibit, open Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Chico Masonic Family Center on West East Avenue (admission is free), features interactive displays including a George Washington video.

Butte County's agricultural production reached $702.7 million in 2025 (up $113.7 million) as English walnuts, rice, and almonds drove 84% of the growth.

Agricultural Commissioner Katharine Quist said higher yields, increased acreage, and improved per-ton prices boosted output and supported local jobs.

Chico State improved in the 2027 U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges Rankings, placing #8 in Top Public Schools (West) and #25 for Social Mobility while earning praise for its engineering programs and support for veterans.

Nearly 100 residents attended a Tuesday night open house on a proposed 300‐megawatt solar facility with 120 megawatts of battery storage on 1,700 acres along the Skyway in Butte County.

Cenergy Power may delay its application submission after community members raised concerns over cutting blue oak trees.

The City of Chico installed a new grey and green stone sign at the park gate on Cypress Street and Woodland Avenue on Friday, replacing a brown and yellow wood sign (difficult to maintain) at the main entrance.

Park manager Shane Romain said the original sign will be relocated to the park entrance at Peterson Memorial Drive next spring.

Pleasant Valley High School partnered with Chick-fil-A to offer $10 regular and spicy chicken sandwiches for its athletics program at home football games.

The program launched on Sept. 18 and sold out quickly, and boosters will continue sales at upcoming games including Oct. 9.