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Morning Chico! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Chico State's sustainability conference is tackling our groundwater concerns.
  • What Chico council decided on tougher homeless encampment rules this week.
  • Which Chico streets are closed and who's without power after today's crash?

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: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very hot, with a high of 101 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Blazing sunshine and hot, temps: high: 96, low: 61.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Chico State sustainability conference returns with focus on groundwater, community (krcrtv.com) — Chico State has revived its long-running "This Way to Sustainability" conference as a one-day showcase focused on local groundwater challenges and community projects. Students, faculty, and residents explored how dropping groundwater levels affect wells, trees, and neighborhoods, while learning practical, less-intimidating ways to support social, environmental, and economic sustainability in and around Chico.
   

2. Chico rejects tougher rules targeting homeless encampments, for now (mynspr.org) — Chico's City Council has, for now, rejected tougher rules that would have allowed misdemeanor charges for illegal camping even when no shelter beds are available. The 5–2 vote keeps current homelessness enforcement limits in place as the Warren v. Chico settlement nears its 2027 expiration, with councilmembers set to revisit the proposals on October 20.
   

3. Road closures in Chico after crash knocks down power lines (krcrtv.com) — A crash in Chico has knocked down power lines, closing Cohasset Road at Burnap Avenue and Easton Road at Cohasset and causing major traffic delays. PG&E reports about 2,325 customers without power, including near Chico Municipal Airport and Cohasset, with crews still assessing damage and no restoration time yet announced, so drivers and residents should plan for disruptions.
   

4. Chico State students rally against sexual assault amid Cornell controversy. See photos from the protest (mynspr.org) — Chico State students gathered on campus Wednesday to protest sexual assault on college campuses, joining a nationwide response to a high‑profile Cornell case. More than 100 people, including survivors and faculty, rallied in Chico to show solidarity, call for stronger protections, and remind local students they're not alone in confronting sexual violence.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Whats the best Mexican food in Chico?
    I really like the extras that restaurants/ taco trucks do like when they crisp the tortilla when they make burritos and when they bake the nachos in… (Nextdoor E Lassen / E Eaton)
  • Back out at Oak Way Park tonight and had a blast.
    Although, I didn't take any pictures tonight, still had tons of fun. I was corrected on the correct spelling of one of the dogs. Funny thing is, her… (Nextdoor W Sacramento & Nord)
  • Dick's Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Chico. Apply here.
  • AT&T posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager 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: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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