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Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Good morning, Chico. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Monday night, a viral video at Target showed an Enloe Health aide confronting employee Jeanie Beeman over her red shirt, sparking local debate and prompting a police visit (Tuesday). Beeman said she does not plan to press charges and dismissed social media calls for firings. Action News Now
- ➤ A local Target employee faced a viral backlash on Monday night when a medical assistant reportedly yelled at her for wearing a politically themed shirt; police visited her home on Tuesday evening, and she shared her experience with Action News Now. Action News Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ CHP warned drivers after a big rig driver left a gas station with the fuel nozzle attached on Dec. 17 — the incident reminded everyone to check their vehicles for safety. Action News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dana Moore, a Chico State alumna with nearly a decade in NYC improv, has launched The Nerve Comedy at the Blue Room Theatre to offer improv and storytelling classes that build community connection. She plans to host an improv festival to bring nationwide talent to Chico. Chico State Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tree work on South Park Drive in Chico nears completion after a month of road closures — crews trimmed 500 trees and removed 60 dead ones, and new paving will start this summer. Action News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Soroptimist International Chico partners with Adventist Health and Ampla Health to offer free cervical cancer screening clinics this January due to high mortality rates; events will be held at Adventist Health in Paradise on Jan. 15, 22 and 26 and at Ampla Health in Chico on Jan. 5 and 12. Action News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pleasant Valley High School field hockey player Anna Leduc, who maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA, was named December Scholar Athlete of the Month by Chico Sports Club. Action News Now sports director Matthew Kerr Wilson reported on her academic and athletic success. 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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