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Lunar Market informational flyer, happening May 6th. Flyer credit: Lunar Market Chico

Experience an evening of art, food and fashion at the Lunar Market this Saturday

Kaitlin Moore, Reporter // May 5, 2023

The first Lunar Market of May is coming up tomorrow, May 6, from 6-9 p.m. in downtown Chico. This weekend’s market will be held at Movement Arts of Chico, located at 254 East First St. The event will...

People play “Dance Dance Competition” and “Hoop Fx” during Coin-Op’s hard opening on Thursday. Taken by Ariana Powell on April 27.

Game and drink, never stop, it’s all the same at Coin-Op

Ariana Powell, City Editor // May 1, 2023

The tinkling of quarters, a playlist designed for all generations, sound effects and theme music combined to create a cozy, exciting atmosphere at Chico’s first arcade bar, Coin-Op. At 229 Broadway...

Inside Embarc. Photo taken by Gabriela Rudolph on April 1.

Embarc dispensary plans grand opening on 4/20

Gabriela Rudolph, Multimedia Editor // April 12, 2023

As spring rolls in, two kinds of flowers are blooming in Chico: poppies and cannabis. On April 1, customers young and old came to Embarc for their soft opening. This is the second dispensary in Chico...

California poppy against rocks and green grass

“Be ever thankful that so rare a flower is common:” Spotting native plants in Northern California

Heather Taylor, Reporter // April 5, 2023

I have often taken note of nature around me with a surface-level understanding. When patches of vibrant orange poppies begin to sprout along the roadways, I know spring has arrived and days full of sunshine...

Person looking at earrings at the market.

Blow out the candles for Divine Sundays’ one year anniversary

Gabriela Rudolph, Multimedia Editor // March 26, 2023

Divine Sundays celebrated its one year anniversary with complimentary cake and beer on March 19 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Chico Women’s Club. Participants had to purchase from five vendors in order...

Entrance to Late Bloomer Vintage Boutique. Photo taken by Gabriela Rudolph on March 16.

After the rain comes the rainbow, Late Bloomer Vintage

Gabriela Rudolph, Multimedia Editor // March 16, 2023

With all the gloomy rain and bare nature in Chico, color is scarce. Luckily, an eccentric oasis exists between Tender Loving Coffee and the Pageant Theatre on E Sixth St. — Late Bloomer Vintage Boutique.  The...

White letters spelling grow on a blue wall with potted garden plants lined up in the forefront

Crawling through Chico’s local plant nurseries

Heather Taylor, Reporter // February 27, 2023

Promotional material for Chico’s ninth annual Local Nursery Crawl stated the event would take place “rain or shine.” Falling on Feb. 24-25, participating nurseries and shoppers saw stormy conditions,...

Blizzard on a street with snowplow

Rare winter storm watch issued for Chico, Greater Northern Sacramento Valley

Michael Steinberg, Contributor // February 21, 2023

The National Weather Service Sacramento issued a historically rare winter storm watch Tuesday morning for Chico, along with the Central and Northern Sacramento Valley. The watch will take place from...

People gathered for a presentation

Student, ‘Can Stachura just walk onto campus?’

Ariana Powell, City Editor // January 26, 2023

One question stumped every board and authority member in attendance, “Can Stachura just walk onto campus?” a crowd member asked. University Police Interim Chief Christopher Nicodemus motioned for...

Street view of Christmas Preview in Downtown Chico.

Chico community celebrates annual Christmas Preview

Hunter Casperson, Reporter // November 23, 2022

On the chilly night of Nov. 20, Chico residents crowded the streets of downtown, hugging warm cups of hot cocoa and apple cider as they celebrated Chico’s annual Christmas Preview. Sweet smells of...

Three students wearing very cute outfits. A collage

October fit checks

Molly Myers, News Editor // November 14, 2022

Student Jayme Willis posing for her fit check outside of Butte Station. Photo taken Nov. 1 by Molly Myers. Jayme Willis, a senior communication studies major, likes to emulate themes with her outfits....

Mugshot of Dallas Marsh from his arrest by the Chico Police Department.

Veteran arrested for allegedly planning mass shooting

Christopher Hill, Contributor // September 28, 2022

The Chico Police Department arrested 37-year-old Dallas James Marsh on the morning of Sept. 25 after receiving information that he had allegedly threatened to commit a mass shooting. CPD received information...

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