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Upper Crust happily handed out cupcakes. Photo credit: Jessie Imhoff

Taste of Chico celebrates food

Jessie Imhoff // September 23, 2019

There was much to see when walking down the streets of downtown Chico on Sunday. The Downtown Chico Business Association held their annual Taste of Chico, hosting a variety of vendors, including local...

Inside view of the train shaped coffee shop. Photo credit: Jovanna Garcia

Local coffee shops reviewed

Opinion Staff // March 17, 2017

The Orion opinion staff collected data from five Chico coffee shops and rated them on a five-point scale. Each grade considered general wait time, ambiance, staff friendliness, quality and price. Common...

Josh Mills and Muir Hughes, owners of The Bookstore in downtown Chico, were able to buy the business in 2013 after raising more than $35,000 through crowdfunding on the Internet. Hughes said they both grew up in Chico and have a close connection to the community. Photo credit: Alisa Thorsen

Students, downtown businesses reap mutual benefits

Alisa Thorsen // February 7, 2015
The Orion talked to business owners about how students help them thrive, and how they contribute to student life.
Alexander Madrid, a server at Upper Crust Bakery, pours some soup for a customer. Photo credit: Christina Saschin

Readers, Digest: Fall meal picks

Christina Saschin // October 11, 2014
The fall season brings with it comfort food and recipes using the season's produce. The Orion offers its top choices for scrumptious fall dishes in Chico.
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