Saturday, December 27th, 2025
Good morning, Chico. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chico’s homeless population faces a challenging winter as festive cheer contrasts with harsh cold and limited shelter access — many report that the season is particularly hard. Local community advocates note that extra care is needed during the cold nights. Action News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chico’s Museum of Northern California Art will host a New Year’s Eve party on Dec. 31 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Hall featuring live music, food & a raffle with a 'black and white' dress code meant to welcome new visitors to MONCA. Action News Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Chico shoppers continue to hunt for post-holiday deals — visiting Walmart, Chico Marketplace, Men’s Wearhouse, and Best Buy. Early signs point to strong buyer interest as clearance sales extend shopping excitement after Christmas. Action News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Strong winds on Christmas morning in Paradise brought down several trees and damaged property. A 70-foot cedar narrowly missed a home as experts noted that the area’s reduced tree canopy from past fires made it more vulnerable to wind damage. Action News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Redding's Aiden Flood, an 11th grader at West Valley High School, competes in tennis, cross country and swimming while earning a 4.0 unweighted GPA — and was named December Scholar Athlete of the Month by Chico Sports Club on Dec. 26. Action News Now
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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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