Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of October.
Good morning, Chico.
🏘️ Community
More than 7,000 customers in Butte County lost power on Tuesday, Oct.
6 — Chico reported 6,561 outages as service was fully restored by 4:37 p.m.
💼 Business
Downtown Chico is welcoming several new businesses as Ethically Made, a store for fair clothes, and a school for sign language open.
Owner Kristan Moretti and ASL teacher Valerie Rose plan evening workshops & classes to boost local activity, with records showing seven new openings in the past two months.
🎭 Culture
Chico's Sierra Oro Farm-to-Fork Experience takes place at Chico State University Farm on Sunday, Oct.
11 featuring local farm tours, tastings, and artisan shopping that lead into a sunset dinner to close out Wildcat Weekend.
ARTober, a month-long series of art events aimed at boosting local business, began on Oct.
3 and continues with the Art and Wine Walk on Friday, Oct. 9 downtown—ticket holders can visit 28 spots for local art and beverages. More events later this month will feature art and family activities.
🎓 Education
Chico State will host Wildcat Weekend from Oct.
8 to 10 to welcome alumni, families and prospective students with events such as Wildcat Night at the Barn at Meriam Park and a campus preview featuring guided tours and a Campus Welcome by President Steve Perez.
🌲 Environment
A five-year review of the Vina Groundwater Sustainability Agency's draft plan may let 32% of domestic wells go dry as groundwater declines continue, and the public can submit comments until Oct.
26 & officials will review proposals this fall with final approval expected in December.
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