Dia de los Muertos

A festival performer at the Day Of The Dead Festival at The Barn in Meriam Park on Nov. 2, 2024.

From fear of death to celebration: a Chico woman’s Día de los Muertos journey

Angel Huracha

Lucia Mercado grew up fearing death. Now, she’s helping Chico celebrate Día de los Muertos — blending faith, heritage and healing at this year’s festival.

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Ken Devol

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, October 31, 2025.

Stonewall Alliance Center of Chico's community ofrenda (altar).

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Día de los Muertos comes to life in Chico with dazzling colors, vibrance and prosperity

Angel Huracha

Día de Los Muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead, came to life in Chico this week.