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Oroville balances $2.5M budget deficit without tapping reserves
According to City Administrator Brian Ring, the estimated revenues in the general fund for the 2026-27 fiscal year, which includes the District Sales Tax Fund, is expected to be $27 million. Ring said that i...
Booming $40B youth sports industry has families spending thousands for fear of missing out
An expensive pay-to-play, travel-based model has overtaken the youth sports landscape.
One dead in crash near Orland | Midday Report
One woman is dead after a solo car crash Wednesday on Interstate 5 north of Highway 32 in Orland, according to California Highway Patrol Willows Area.
Multiple injuries reported at Chico hotdog stand | Police Logs: Aug. 26-Sept. 1, 2026
This information has been taken from the Chico Police Department, Butte County Sheriff’s Office, Oroville Police Department and the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office.
Butte County aims for DWR accountability regarding dam
The county issued a statement Monday regarding both the process and the lack of benefits faced by local residents regarding the Lake Oroville reservoir.
Butte County residents presented with alternative energy option
CHICO — Butte County residents will see a new energy alternative as soon as next fall. Effective October 2027, Butte County will offer Pioneer Community Energy to residents and businesses as an alternative...
Oroville man accused of threatening school shooting arrested | Midday Report
An person police say was responsible for making threats toward STREAM Charter School in Oroville was taken into custody Friday morning, as stated in a press release.
Is this working out? | Off the Record
When the curious (or just plain nosey) ask me, “Do you work out?” I answer, “yes.”
Clear skies for Labor Day weekend
Following days of cloudy weather, the sun is expected to shine for Labor Day weekend in Butte County.
Pleasant Valley drops football season opener to Inderkum | Local roundup
The Pleasant Valley football team lost its home opener 35-6 to Inderkum on Friday night at Asgard Yard in Chico.
Explosive start, strong defense leads Chico High to win in home opener
The Panthers defeated the Thundering Herd 34-21 to improve to 1-1 in the early season, with three non-league games remaining before the start of Eastern Athletic League play.
Get ready for another election season (and a new set of letter rules) | Editor’s notes
Enjoying your Labor Day Weekend? That's good, because in terms of the 2026 election, the "labor" is about to get real.
Have you thought about what Version 2.0 of you might be? | New in town
Tanya Perez is married to Chico State president Steve Perez. She is a longtime journalist, having worked for 17 years at The Davis Enterprise as a reporter, associate editor, and columnist, and now as an edi...
Mother, daughter bring barbering skills to Oroville’s men | It’s Your Business
Theresa Kereazis and her daughter, Ashley Wright, opened Dam Smooth Barbershop on Lincoln Street in Oroville on August 15.
Mile Long Yard Sale: Oroville’s modern day pilgrimage
In Nora Gomez's black wagon, she towed a spool of orange upholstery fabric, a miniature grill and a pristine pair of jeans -- all items that she purchased for only a few dollars.
Fellowship and friendship | Snapshot
Snapshots, reader-submitted photos of community events, are published Monday. They may include service projects, guest speakers at club meetings, awards being presented or kids doing school projects. Just m...
‘Gooning’ incidents targeting women in Dollar Tree stores reported across country
As many as five possible incidents have been reported in the region since early 2025, according to law enforcement.
Canada puts the military on standby as British Columbia wildfires kill 1 and displace thousands
The Canadian Armed Forces are in constant contact with provincial and federal officials and ready to respond if British Columbia formally requested military assistance.
Oroville kicks off the first day of school
OROVILLE — After the final bell rang, students at Stanford Avenue Elementary School in Oroville exited the halls with smiles on their faces as they found their families. The school’s principal, Jessica N...
Iconic Warriors coach Don Nelson dies at age 86 after more than 1,300 wins
“I spent 50 years in the NBA,” he said. “Can you imagine doing something that you love the most in the entire world and doing it for your entire life and, besides that, getting a pile of money for it?"
A restaurant made for and by its customers | It’s Your Business
The menu also offers hot dogs, an assortment of French fries including sweet potato along with classic wraps featuring. You’ll also find offerings of salads, sandwiches and soups on the menu and plenty of...
Town representatives head to Capitol to support final wildfire payout
The group called the Utility Wildfire Survivor Coalition said on Friday that it will hold a press conference 9 a.m. at the state Capitol, shortly before a state Senate appropriations committee hearing on Ass...
Enloe to hold ribbon-cutting ceremony for Gonzales Comprehensive Cancer Center
The Gonzales Comprehensive Cancer Center is a 100,100 square-foot in Meriam Park that is meant to expand cancer care services in a region that has a "critical need" for it, according to Enloe Health.