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Going 50 miles per hour on a piece of wood

December 15, 2016
Photo credit: Matthew Manfredi

The Kyle Gass Band shreds at Lost on Main.

December 8, 2016
Christmas festivities in Placerville. Photo credit: Matthew Manfredi

Apple Hill: a hidden gem in the Sierra Nevada

December 7, 2016
Promotional photo for the movie

Arrival makes contact with mediocrity

November 25, 2016
A variety of beer is available for both coffee and beer connoisseurs alike at Naked Lounge. Photo credit: Cortneanne Campbell

Is beer the new coffee?

November 14, 2016
David Mcmillain, multimedia artist, sits down to talk about his upcoming art show at Naked Lounge Friday November 11th @ 6 p.m. Photo credit: Jordan Rodrigues

The journey of an artist: Q&A with David Garlin Mcmillian

November 8, 2016
Jason Huber (left) and Jordan Kelly

Get ready to rage with Cherub

November 7, 2016
An actor is spotted at the entrance of the haunted corn maze. Photo credit: Matthew Manfredi

Forget the bars, head to Country Pumpkins

October 27, 2016
Photo credit: Courtesy of Artery Artist Management

Five new albums to check out this fall

October 20, 2016
Graph of Chico State DMCA notices. Photo credit: courtesy of Information Resources and Information Security

Music piracy walks the plank

October 11, 2016
Photo credit: courtesy of GSEC

Second Annual Chico State Drag Show

October 3, 2016
Intense glare of the Green Tree Python. Photo credit: Sean Martens

A deeper look into Ron’s Reptiles

September 28, 2016
Prophets of Rage protest with 'The Party's Over'

Prophets of Rage protest with ‘The Party’s Over’

September 22, 2016
Attendees waiting for their Taste of Chico. Photo credit: Courtesy of Downtown Chico Business Association

Foodies gather for Chico tradition

September 19, 2016
Myles Weber, the competition host, counts down 10 seconds for applause, which awards each comedian one bonus point Photo credit: Matthew Manfredi

Comedy competition at the El Rey Theatre

September 14, 2016
Vocalist of

When the sun goes down at Monstros Pizza

September 8, 2016

Speculation and intrigue: ‘Stranger Things’ Season Two

September 5, 2016
Burrito from Gordo Burrito located on Pine and 9th street. Photo credit: Matthew Manfredi

In search of the best burrito in Chico

August 29, 2016
Netflix show 'Stranger Things' gives retro vibes

Netflix show ‘Stranger Things’ gives retro vibes

August 19, 2016
Promotional photo from official Facebook page.

‘Knight of Cups’: Weird, strange cinematic journey

May 16, 2016
Brittany Masloski (left) and John Klezmer (right) sing at The Bear for the record release party. Photo credit: Matthew Manfredi

Local record label, singer-songwriter team up

May 11, 2016
Promotional photo from Saosin. Photo credit: Brandon Sloter

California bands: 2016 record releases

May 4, 2016
Walnut Creek's The Story So Far plays to an engaged crowd at the Senator Theatre. Photo credit: Matthew Manfredi

The Story So Far: big, loud, engaging

April 25, 2016
Promotional photo from Facebook page.

‘Flaked’ refreshing and unexpected

April 22, 2016
Bass player Aron Linker jams out during rehearsal. Photo credit: Megan Moran

Band transforms pop songs into dance tunes

April 20, 2016
One of many performers at the DownLo. Photo credit: Matthew Manfredi

Chico attempts to break Guinness record

April 9, 2016

Batman v Superman: Dawn of disappointment

April 1, 2016
The trio band smiles with pride as they share their story. Photo credit: Megan Moran

‘Dynamic, eclectic’ shirtless solidarity

March 28, 2016
Big Sam on stage at a festival, getting lost in the music. Photo courtesy of Any Goetz

New Orleans-based band to bring funk to Chico

March 17, 2016
Ben awaits his future fiance. Photo from

‘The Bachelor’ finale: A male perspective

March 15, 2016
Benoit Charest conducts the horn section. Photo credit: Matthew Manfredi

‘Triplets of Belleville’ storms the stage of Laxson

March 7, 2016
(Waning) promotional photo. Photo courtesy of Danny Ensele

Band to bring down-tempos, dynamic doom to Chico

March 5, 2016

Live movie score guarantees to wow at Laxson

February 27, 2016
Ryan Reynolds disguised as deadpool. Photo from official Facebook movie page

‘Deadpool’ daft but delightful

February 23, 2016
Alexis Bass talks about her life as an author. Photo credit: Aurora Evans

Local author shares her journey from marketing to writing

February 17, 2016
The Funnels in the late '80s looking happier than ever. Photo Courtey of Paul Bruce

A glimpse into Chico’s past music scene with The Funnels

February 12, 2016
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