Culture

Decorative sugar skulls, mariachi, tamales, pan dulce, and colorful displays that would make a rainbow jealous, ‘tis the season of Dia de los Muertos.

A new mural on Chico’s Park Avenue challenges the community in how they view deafness. It’s called the “Sign Sign Mural Project” and was painted by artist and activist Valerie Rose.

Roller derby is back in a big way this weekend in Chico as the Nor Cal Roller Girls prepare for their first home game post-pandemic.

This week on Cultivating Place, we return to the artistry and also the activism of our plant-loving and garden-growing lives in conversation with Olly Costello.

Triple-digit temperatures start today in the North State’s valley and foothills that tomorrow will become a major risk for heat-related illness through the weekend. Also, a new report shows that California is performing 500 more abortions per month than the period before Roe v. Wade was overturned, and the Cans ‘n’ Cones watercolor exhibition at Chico’s 1078 Gallery is a candy-colored kickoff to summer.

Hamm’s, Rainier, Montucky. No, it’s not just another night out, but a stunning array of watercolor beer cans currently filling Chico’s 1078 Gallery.

Pride is taking center stage this month in the North State and nationwide. Here's a list of Pride events happening throughout the region for the rest of this month.

The reparations task force meets Saturday in Oakland. It may vote to recommend a state apology and payments to African Americans based on years living in state.

Forty-fives and 78s records ruled the music world before the listening landscape changed. Decades later, the old turntable is making a comeback and Record Store Day in the North State is a cause for celebration.

TikTok officials say they are "disappointed in the outcome," but will remain focused on implementing a plan to keep the data of Americans safe.