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    Chico State warns of potential tuberculosis case on campus

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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

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    Chico State’s annual Time Capsule Ceremony to take place on April 23

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    Chico State’s hazing history: pledge deaths, alcohol poisoning and more

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    ‘Flamethrowers allowed’ at Chico State’s first Robotronica

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View of Bidwell Park and golf course from the trail by Big Chico creek Photo credit: Matthew Ferreira

Quick 30 minute hikes for busy students

Matthew Ferreira // December 2, 2019

In the midst of our busy lives filled with work and school, sometimes it can be hard to make time for yourself to get out and enjoy Chico’s beautiful parks and nature.Getting outside and taking advantage...

Volunteers grabbed cans, glasses, and other recyclable materials out of bags like these. Photo credit: Melissa Herrera

Taking out the trash at Bidwell Park

Ricardo Tovar // September 22, 2019

A dump-truck full of trash and several bins full of recyclable items were picked up and sorted Saturday at Hooker Oak Park. The park was a meeting ground for the community of Chico. A wide range of volunteers...

The terrain looked better after the goats ate up the overgrowth. Photo credit: Melissa Herrera

Goats in Butte County help control overgrowth

Jessie Imhoff // September 17, 2019

A herd of 488 goats have been deployed in Upper Bidwell Park as a cost-saving measure to remove invasive species and dangerous plants, including those that pose a fire risk.The goats, owned by Capra Environmental...

Eliza Lee plays on the swing set at Five Mile, Bidwell Park, on Monday while spending time with her grandmother. Photo credit: Carly Maxstone

Photo of the day

Carly Maxstone // February 6, 2018

Eliza Lee plays on the swing set at Five Mile, Bidwell Park on Monday while spending time with her grandmother.

Trucks were loaded with piles of trash. Photo credit: Christian Solis

Community contributes to clean local parks

Christian Solis // September 16, 2017

Chico locals and students participated in 30th Annual Bidwell Parks and Creeks Cleanup, Saturday morning.The event combats environmental damage done in parks and creeks from encampments and littering....

Photo courtesy of Amanda Martin

Park Rangers are allowed to carry firearms

Christian Solis // September 6, 2017

The City Council of Chico decides to allow Chico park rangers to carry ammunition.The decision passed 6-2, Tuesday. Ann Schwab and Randall Stone opposed each other.The decision was made to better enable...

Photo credit: Helen Suh

Dead week not so dead

Jeff Guzman // May 13, 2016
Dead week on college campuses is meant to be a time of relaxation and decompression in honor of the end of the semester. However in recent years, the term has not lived up to its name.
For nine years Growing Healthy Children has promoted nutrition for a healthy lifestyle Photo credit: Growing Healthy Children Website

Local event returns to encourage families to live a healthy lifestyle

Michelle Zhu // April 10, 2016
Growing Healthy Children comes back in its tenth year of promoting nutrition and physical activity as means of living a healthy lifestyle
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World Pillow Fight Day comes to Chico

Elizabeth Helmer // March 22, 2016

Chico is hosting a pillow fight 4 p.m. in Bidwell Park on April 2.The pillow fight is part of the celebration for International Pillow Fight Day, an unofficial holiday started seven years ago. The event...

Chico natives Jaime Wilhite and David Selkirk, owners and co-founders of Upper Park Clothing, created the popular brand after deciding to expand their screen-printing company.

Chico-based clothing company grows, gives back

Nathan Graves // October 14, 2015
Upper Park Clothing puts Chico on the map while donating funds to keep a local children's park afloat.
Upper Bidwell Park offers many hiking and biking trails, swimming holes and views in its 3,670 acres of recreational space. Photo credit: Nick Bragg

Chico offers array of options for outdoor recreation enthusiasts

Nick Bragg // February 28, 2015
The spring season is right around the corner — spend it outdoors with friends and experience Chico in another light.
Bidwell Bars Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Back-to-school Bidwell Bars

Christina Saschin // August 25, 2014
Take these quick, on-the-go snacks with you when you go for a hike in Bidwell Park or a swim at One Mile.
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