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Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Good morning, Chico. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The PG&E Foundation donated over $38,000 this holiday season to support food banks and senior meal programs across Northstate. KRCR
- ➤ 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. Action News Now
- ➤ 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. Action News Now
- ➤ 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). Action News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Action News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. Chico State Today
- ➤ 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. Action News Now
- ➤ 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. Chico State Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Action News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. Action News Now
- ➤ 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. North State Public Radio
- ➤ 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. Action News Now
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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.
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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.
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SunSquabi Performance
7-10 p.m. — Lost on Main — 21+ entry — Experience a unique musical journey as SunSquabi lights up the stage in Chico.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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