Getting trashed on a Saturday morning
September 17, 2018
Filed under Breaking News, Campus, Community, Mobile Headlines, News, Showcase
Bidwell Park is looking better than ever thanks to a record number of community members who gathered at the One Mile Pool, donating their Saturday morning to cleaning up the park. Organizers estimated over 500 individuals volunteered to scour the park and pick up trash for the 31st Annual Bidwell...
One Mile: A fun day trip in the sun near downtown Chico
Katalina Santamaria and Rachael Bayuk
April 24, 2018
Filed under Sports
Located in the heart of Chico in historic Lower Bidwell Park, roughly five minutes from Downtown Chico and Chico State, it is a local favorite.Unlike hikes that may be snowed over or muddy during certain times of the year, One Mile is a year-round favorite.David Hines, a Chico State student and Chic...
Suspects arrested after assaulting bicyclist in One Mile
April 6, 2016
Filed under Breaking News, News
Two men were arrested for assaulting and robbing a bicyclist Tuesday evening in South One Mile Recreation Area.At 6 p.m. the bicyclist was followed by a vehicle, which proceeded to honk behind him. The bicyclist waved for them to pass, but this resulted in a verbal exchange.The suspects then exited the ...
The Bidwell ‘Perks’ of volunteering
March 23, 2016
Filed under Breaking News, News
The city of Chico is hoping to gain a helping hand by hosting training for community members wishing to volunteer in Bidwell Park. There are currently two types of volunteers through the city’s park services. The first are Park Watch volunteers, who act as ambassadors to the park and commit to 4...
Cycling club celebrates artwork at Bidwell Park
February 27, 2016
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
The sculpture named "Decide and Ride" was officially recognized by the public Friday afternoon at the ribbon-cutting ceremony where people gathered to take a look at the new art piece in Bidwell Park. The Chico Velo Club started fundraising for the art project in late 2012. After meetings and discussions...
Chico State athletes wow at Wake Fest
September 22, 2015
Filed under Features, Multimedia, Video
Soul id, a Chico-based social media website for action sport athletes and photographers, hosted the 2015 Wake Fest, the first wakeboarding event in Chico history. The competitors were pulled across Sycamore Pool in Bidwell Park by a dual-winch system that launched the riders over a 24-foot ...
One Mile named Chico’s best outdoor recreational spot
September 9, 2015
Filed under Special Sections
I googled One Mile the other day and found that it’s ranked No.1 of 27 things to do in Chico on Trip Advisor. While the reviews are great (I found out it’s better to go on a Friday right after Sycamore pool is cleaned), if I was visiting Chico for the first time, I don’t know how much I wo...
Associated Students host successful Labor Day alternative
September 8, 2015
Filed under Breaking News, Community, News
Associated Students experienced a large student turnout for its Labor Day weekend alternative. An estimated 500 students attended the Friday night pancake breakfast from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Additionally, more than 100 students attended the "Pitch Perfect" double feature at the El Rey Theatre on Saturday, where th...
