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Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
Good morning, Chico. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Action News Now anchor Hayley Watts interviewed Chico Police Sergeant Todd Lefkowitz on road safety amid fog+rain conditions. He advised drivers to slow+down and use fog lights for safer travel. Action News Now
- ➤ Daisy, a dog rescued from a 25-foot well in November, is now looking for a good home; interested adopters can call Chico Animal Shelter (530) 894-5630 for more details. Action News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Professor Sam Siewert brings his NASA+Intel experience to Chico State as he teaches computer science and leads research in robotics sensor fusion and environmental monitoring to prepare students for emerging technology challenges. Chico State Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Butte County supervisors approved an agreement with Verizon to build a 100-foot cell tower off Keefer Road in North Chico to improve coverage before a new fire station opens. Verizon will pay about $1,500 monthly with a 3% yearly increase. KRCR
- ➤ Crews are finishing the Salem Street Bridge replacement between West 9th and 10th Streets, with an opening expected in a few weeks. The project updates a 1915 bridge demolished last June and will soon add bike lanes while preserving a historic design for views of the creek. Action News Now
- ➤ Chico Police are investigating a viral video from Tuesday that shows an alleged Enloe Health nurse confronting a Target employee over a (Charlie Kirk Freedom) t-shirt at the local store while Enloe Health launches an internal review as high call volumes affect patient access. Action News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Soroptimist International Chico, with assistance from Ampla Health — and Adventist Health, will hold a cervical cancer screening clinic in January for women ages 21 to 65. Amy Louis and Nicki Alcala shared details on Action News Now at Noon. Action News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Action News Now morning show producer Ariana Powell explains CARD’s efforts behind launching this year’s hockey and broomball events at Downtown Chico Ice Rink (the initiatives aim to boost local ice sports excitement). Action News Now
- ➤ Action News Now's producer Ariana Powell previewed Tuesday's Hockey League Championship Playoff games at Downtown Chico Ice Rink — highlighting the competitive matchups that energized local hockey fans. Action News Now
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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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