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Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Chico. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Catalyst and Chico State’s WellCat Safe Place held their annual Flowers on the Creek event in Chico on October 8, where attendees dropped flower petals—honoring victims of domestic violence. Action News Now
- ➤ Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chico marks 100 years of worship and community service; it will hold its 100th anniversary celebration this Saturday followed by a Sunday service at 10 a.m. Longtime member Linda Sweet, who was confirmed in 1965 (at age 13), said the church remains a local cornerstone (growing from a modest West 16th Street building to its current home on Moss Avenue). Action News Now
- ➤ The City of Chico will offer a free virtual fair housing workshop for tenants, residential property owners, and property managers on October 13 at 9:30 a.m.—the North Valley Property Owners Association leads the event funded by Community Development Block Grant funds. Action News Now
- ➤ Community members gathered on Wednesday in Chico at the annual Flowers on the Creek event to remember 20 domestic violence victims, including Chico State student Athena Passadakis and Oroville resident Dakota Morning Star+ dropping flower petals on the creek in their honor. Catalyst Prevention Advocate Alyssa Cozine said the event raised awareness of domestic violence and preluded more October activities for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Action News Now
- ➤ At Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, the North State Shelter Team proposed a pilot program to use tiny homes on church parking lots to house elderly homeless women. The Community Church of God on East Avenue is one of three churches involved (estimates show 40 to 80 women live on the streets nightly) and the group will soon submit its application. Action News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Chico Air Museum displays the historic UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" helicopter—first flown in 1956 and used in combat during the Vietnam War. Action News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ North State Public Radio will change management as CapRadio ends operations on November 30 and Chico State Enterprises takes over on Dec. 1—current employees must reapply for all positions, with applications due by October 12. The transition comes after staff received a 60-day notice of layoffs and marks a shift toward local control for the station. North State Public Radio
- ➤ Pleasant Valley High School will hold Viking Pride Night as a fundraiser soon; the event—having raised over $160,000 to date—will use the funds to give teachers extra supplies not covered by regular budgets. Action News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The North State Shelter Team proposed a pilot program to place tiny homes in church parking lots to house elderly homeless women, as three local churches including the Community Church of God are weighing the project to help an estimated 40 to 80 senior women living on the streets. Councilmember Mike O’Brien suggested starting with two homes per church and the team will soon submit an official application to the city for support—aiming to ease neighborhood concerns. Action News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Chico State Formula SAE team—set to race at the NorCal Shootout at Thunderhill Raceway Park in Willows—is scheduled to compete against teams from UCLA, UC Berkeley, and Canadian schools. The race will take place soon. Action News Now
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Live Music with The Roy Dyer Band
7-9 p.m. — The Commons Social Empourium — Free entry — Experience a night of electrifying rock & roll and rhythm & blues with the Roy Dyer Band.
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Sierra Oro Farm-to-Fork Experience
2-8 p.m. — CSU, Chico University Farm — Ticket required — Celebrate the local agricultural community with tastings, artisan shopping, and a sunset dinner featuring farm-fresh ingredients.
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Live Music with Blü Egyptian
7-10 p.m. — The Commons Social Empourium — Free entry — Experience the electrifying sounds of Blü Egyptian's unique Prog-Jam fusion.
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Chico Anime & Pop Expo 2025
10 AM – 8 PM — Silver Dollar Fairgrounds — Check website for ticket info — Northern California's premier anime and pop culture convention featuring gaming, cosplay, and special guests.
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Steely Dead Concert
7:30-11:00 p.m. — Lost on Main — Tickets on sale — Experience the unique musical fusion of The Grateful Dead and Steely Dan.
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Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
6:30-7:29 p.m. — Chico Women's Club — Tickets selling fast — Experience Halloween classics performed by candlelight in an enchanting setting.
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Chico Rotary's Surf & Turf Fundraising Dinner
5-10 p.m. — Silver Dollar Fairgrounds — Check ticket prices online — Indulge in unlimited steak and lobster while enjoying live music and supporting local projects.
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