Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of December.
Good morning, Chico.
🏘️ Community
The PG&E Foundation donated over $38,000 this holiday season to support food banks and senior meal programs across Northstate.
Thursday afternoon, community members will gather at the Bidwell Mansion Visitor Center on The Esplanade to remember the fire's one-year anniversary — the center’s first reopening since the blaze — and to welcome holiday shopping and exhibits while State Parks plans community input in January on the mansion's future.
Allies Pub in downtown Chico will mark its first year as a nonprofit on Jan.
1 & it offers a limited membership program that provides discounts and event input while hosting live music four nights a week and various lectures to connect the community.
Chico Area Recreation & Park District hosts a Polar Express night at the Chico Ice Rink on Thursday, Dec.
18 from 6 to 8 p.m. Guests can skate, sip hot chocolate, enjoy music by Aidan Littrell and ride a train; tickets cost $12 online, $15 at the door (treats available).
🎭 Culture
Circus Osorio will perform at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds this weekend after members previewed the show on Dec.
10 during an interview with Action News Now, offering a lively experience for local viewers.
🎓 Education
Chico State will lower its university flag (today) to honor late biological sciences major Alexandra Wynter, who passed away on Dec.
3 and was admired for her academic excellence and community service. Her legacy lives on among friends, family, and colleagues across campus.
A new consortium plans to build the first medical school north of Sacramento — the project is expected to boost local healthcare training and foster regional collaboration, with more details on the site and timeline coming soon.
Chico State earned 1st Place for fixing 29,946 accessibility issues today during Fix Your Content Day 2025 as students+staff+faculty used targeted alt text fixes in Canvas.
The university is preparing for federal Title II rules starting in April.
🌲 Environment
On Tuesday, crews from the Plumas National Forest carried out prescribed burns on around 100 acres at Sawmill Peak (east of Magalia) to improve forest health.
🏥 Health
Butte County Public Health received a $300,330 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to improve child car seat safety by training technicians and teaching proper use.
The grant supports one-on-one car seat inspections + free car seat classes for families until Sept. 30, 2026.
Butte County Public Health announced yesterday that tests no longer detect the dangerous E. coli O157 strain in Big Chico Creek and lifted its no-swim advisory, though the source remains unknown—officials will continue monitoring water safety with local partners.
The Butte County Public Health Department has received a $165,113 grant to expand bike and pedestrian safety education in the area.
The funding will support programs such as on-bicycle training and defensive walking lessons from Oct. 1 through Sept. 30, 2026.
🎉 Chico Events
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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.
SunSquabi Performance
7-10 p.m. — Lost on Main — 21+ entry — Experience a unique musical journey as SunSquabi lights up the stage in Chico.
Celebration Market Holiday Pop-Up
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Lassen Cidery — Free entry — Explore local vendors, live music, and festive treats at this two-day holiday market.
Celebration Market
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Lassen Cidery — Free entry — Shop local artisans and enjoy festive fun for the whole family at this holiday market.
Candlelight Christmas Carols Concert
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Chico Women’s Club — Tickets required — Experience the magic of Christmas carols performed by a string quartet in a candlelit setting.
New Year's Eve with Slide Tackle
6-9 p.m. — The Commons Social Empourium — Free entry — Enjoy live music from Chico's ultimate party band to welcome the new year!
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