Good morning, Chico.

Chico schools raised over $3.1M at the annual Almond Bowl Car Raffle, with Chico Nissan Hyundai donating a new car to support athletics, music, and drama programs—this year Pleasant Valley High School raised $170,560 and Chico High School collected $154,600.

The raffle funds helped pay for new equipment, uniforms, and other essentials for student programs—continuing a longstanding community tradition.

On Friday, crews broke ground at Chico State University for a new human identification lab that will be the largest full-time forensic anthropology laboratory west of Texas — the project will enhance the campus's research and education in forensic studies.

Visitors and paddlers on the Feather River face faster and higher currents today and are urged to be cautious.

PG&E will increase water flows — in the Poe Reach section of the North Fork to manage the surge.

Congressmen Doug LaMalfa and John Garamendi reintroduced the Flood Insurance for Farmers Act of 2025 to let Northstate farmers bundle their buildings under one insurance policy—aiming to lower fees and ease financial burdens for farms in flood-prone areas.

The bill will be reviewed by the committee and could bring relief to farmers in counties like Butte and Sutter.

State parks officials met with stakeholders in Chico on November 14th to discuss the future of the fire-damaged Bidwell Mansion as part of the Reimagine Bidwell Mansion process.

They expect an engineering report in December — that report will guide whether the mansion is rebuilt and a temporary reopening of the visitors center is planned.

The Chico City Plaza Ice Rink reopened Friday with a larger skating surface and a hockey league on the schedule—giving local skaters and players new chances to enjoy the rink.

Nor Cal Roller Derby will end its season today at Cal Skate Chico with doors opening at 7 p.m. The match against Shasta Roller Derby will raise funds for True North Housing Alliance and be followed by an afterparty at The Winchester Goose.

John Craigie Keep It Warm Tour 2025

6-10 p.m. — Paradise Performing Arts Center — Presale password KEEPITWARM25 — Enjoy an evening of music with John Craigie and the Coffis Brothers back in Paradise.

Jared Hovis Annual Show

7-10 p.m. — Tackle Box — Presale tickets available — Enjoy an evening with Nashville artist Jared Hovis and opening act Harlan in a festive country music atmosphere.

A Very Chico Nutcracker

7-10 p.m. — Laxson Auditorium — $17 – 32 — Experience a reimagined holiday classic filled with local charm and festive adventure.

Morgan Wallen Tribute Experience

8-10 p.m. — Tackle Box — Tiered pricing — Enjoy a night of live country music with the nationally acclaimed Morgan Wallen Experience.

Chikoko Bizarre Bazaar

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Silver Dollar Fairgrounds — Free entry — Explore a creative marketplace featuring unique, quirky handmade gifts from local artisans.

Do The Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl

4:30-9 p.m. — Bella's Sports Pub — Tickets required — Celebrate the season in your ugliest holiday sweater with games, prizes, and festive cheer.

Agora Holiday Market

3-7 p.m. — Almond Orchard — Affordable vendor spaces — A festive community market showcasing local artisans, handmade goods, and joyful holiday spirit.