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Friday, December 26th, 2025
Good morning, Chico. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Christmas Day, the Fraternal Order of Eagles hosted its 30th annual community gathering in Chico with a holiday meal and giveaways that welcomed local residents. The event marked three decades of a cherished community tradition. Action News Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Storms battered Northstate roads on Christmas morning, causing hazardous conditions and closures. Highway 99 near Chico shut between Garner Lane and Keefer Road due to flooding — chain controls went in effect on Highway 36, Highway 44, and Highway 97. KRCR
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Heavy rain and strong winds damaged trees in Chico — one branch hit a power line near 9th and Bartlett and closed a street. Action News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ PG&E crews are working on Godman Avenue (just north of Lassen Avenue) to fix power line issues this afternoon. Action News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Butte County Public Health lifted the no swim advisory for Big Chico Creek on Dec. 9 after negative E. coli tests by the California Water Board and local health staff, though the bacteria source remains unknown. KRCR
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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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Max Minardi Live Performance
6-8 p.m. — The Barn at Meriam Park — Free entry — Experience folk-pop melodies and heartfelt storytelling from singer-songwriter Max Minardi.
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