Chico, California

Here’s what’s happening in the Chico area from February 19 to February 25.

Watch Duty CEO John Mills said confusion during the 2018 Camp Fire in Butte County resulted in people evacuating from “fairly safe areas directly into the path of the fire.”

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

Here’s what’s happening in the Chico area from February 12 to February 18.

After nearly 30 years at Broadway and Third, downtown Chico’s Starbucks is preparing to leave. Customers are surprised, and a neighboring business worries about losing foot traffic as storefront shutdowns continue.

From an interactive photobooth to local vendors offering one-of-a-kind products, this year’s Lunar Market hopes to bring together everyone looking for a place to spend Valentine’s Day.

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.

Flu cases are surging across the North State, pushing emergency rooms to see more walk-ins and hospitalizations. Butte County’s health officer Dr. Jarett Beaudoin says some young children have been seriously ill, and two flu-related deaths have been reported in the county.

Blending his sound of folk, soul and raspy blues, Marty O'Reilly plans for a year of touring and a new album after his brief debut on ‘The Voice.’