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Greetings Chico! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Chico State students: Will your housing feedback shape future dorms?
  • How safe is Ceres Avenue after Friday's violent stabbing?
  • Why a Chico triple–life-term offender is back behind bars now

Also on today's calendar: You Are Invited to Enter the 2026 Car Show at the 79th Annual Corning Olive Festival on Saturday, Oc and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 55.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 90 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Complete our Student Housing Survey! (csuchico.edu) — Students at Chico State are being asked to weigh in on the future of campus and off-campus housing through a short online survey. Your responses will guide how the university plans housing options and amenities, and participants can enter a drawing for a new cruiser bike, with all feedback kept confidential and reported only in summary form.
   

2. Chico Police searching for stabbing suspect (actionnewsnow.com) — Police are still searching for a suspect after a man was seriously stabbed inside a home on Ceres Avenue in Chico Friday afternoon, prompting extra overnight patrols in the neighborhood. Residents are urged to stay alert, review any security camera footage, and immediately call 9-1-1 rather than approach the suspect if they believe they see him.
   

3. Man sentenced in Chico crimes back in custody (actionnewsnow.com) — A man who once received three life terms for kidnappings and a rape committed in Chico in 2000 is back in custody after Sacramento County deputies reported suspected parole violations. Local prosecutors note he was released under California's youth offender parole law, and officials say he could be freed again within days pending parole decisions.
   

4. Week 5 - Play of the Week (actionnewsnow.com) — From a long touchdown by Biggs' Cashten Acosta to a heads-up end-zone grab by UPrep's Rand Eatmon, two standout youth football plays are vying for Week 5 Play of the Week honors. Filmed from a Chico-based show, the segment now turns the decision over to fans, who can vote online for their favorite highlight.
   

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    Sunday September 27
  • Aerial Classes →
    Kinetics Academy of Dance & Gymnastics, 627 Broadway St #100, Chico
    10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My name is Karen (I'm not like the meme some people tend to think when they hear the name Karen).
    I relocated from Bay Area to Chico on September 1st , 2026. I really only know 3 people. The young lady I rent a room from, her male housemate and… (Nextdoor Ranch)
  • Anyone know how to block ads for leaf-filter/rain-gutter systems?
    I hit "hide," ''not interested," etc., but still get at least three a day. Anyone else? (Nextdoor Canyon Oaks-Arroyo Greens)
  • Driverge Vehicle Innovations posted a job opening for Mechanical Assembly Fabricator in Chico. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Chico. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chico here.

Ok Chico! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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