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Hey there, Chico! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a quick warning kept Bidwell Park walkers safe from a falling tree
- How Chico fans turned a home opener into a community win
- How a new solar field is reshaping YWAM Chico's future
Also on today's calendar: Annual Bidwell Park and Chico Creeks Cleanup and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Cool with plenty of sun, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.
- Monday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 88, low: 58. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 92 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Tree breaks, comes crashing down in Bidwell Park on Friday (actionnewsnow.com) — A large tree suddenly snapped and crashed across a Bidwell Park path in Chico Friday afternoon, but quick warnings from a passerby kept everyone clear and unhurt. City of Chico staff arrived shortly afterward to assess the damage, and the Parks Department is expected to share more about what happened and any follow-up safety steps. 
2. Beyond the field: Chico community shows up big for Panthers' win (actionnewsnow.com) — Chico High's home football opener brought a 34–21 win over Elk Grove and a big night for local boosters, vendors, and families at Panther Stadium. Fans snapped up Panther gear that funds Chico High athletics, while a new lemonade stand and strong community turnout helped create a lively, supportive atmosphere for the team's fresh start at home.
3. Youth with a Mission Chico holds dedication ceremony for new solar field (actionnewsnow.com) — Youth With A Mission Chico has dedicated a new solar field at its Richardson Springs campus, replacing a hydro system destroyed in the 2024 Park Fire. The project will cut PG&E dependence, lower long-term costs, and free up more resources for the organization's training and outreach work that brings visitors to the Chico area and sends them back out to serve worldwide.
4. State funding change leaves youth, LGBTQ+ programs in limbo (chicosol.org) — Chico-area groups like Stonewall Alliance Center and 6th Street Center for Youth are scrambling after Proposition 1 shifted state mental health dollars away from prevention programs in Butte County. Leaders say they're pursuing Medi-Cal billing, new grants, and community support to keep LGBTQ+ and homeless youth services operating in Chico and surrounding rural communities despite the loss of local control over funds.
📸 Around Chico
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chico
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★ Featured events ★
- Chico Concours Car Show 2026 →
ChicoCon, 2357 Fair St, Chico
9:00 am
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
- Back to School Night
Chico High Chico, CA 95926
6:00 pm - Annual Bidwell Park and Chico Creeks Cleanup →
Hooker Oak Park, 1928 Manzanita Ave, Chico
8:30 am - Aerial Classes →
Kinetics Academy of Dance & Gymnastics, 627 Broadway St #100, Chico
10:30 am
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 27
📣 Chico Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Labor Day No School
Durham Unified Durham, CA 95938 - Student Council Meeting
Durham Intermediate DES Room 5
12:15 pm - Early Release Monday for Teacher Professional Learning
Durham Intermediate Durham, CA 95938
1:40 pm - Tiger Tuesday
Durham Intermediate Durham, CA 95938 - Tennis v Colusa
Durham Intermediate Paradise High School, 5911 Maxwell Dr, Paradise, CA 95969, USA
3:30 pm - Volleyball v Winters
Durham High School, 9455 Putney Dr, Durham, CA 95938, USA
5:00 pm - DHS Band Room: Durham Music Boosters
Durham High Durham, CA 95938
5:15 pm - Knit One, Purl Two-gether with the Durham Purls →
Butte County Library, Durham Branch, Durham
1:00 pm
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I found a cat walking around at the corner of Ash St and W 3rd St.
it might be an outdoor cat. It has a purple collar with no info. I hope it's not lost. It's very friendly. (Nextdoor VOV) - Anyone know about child care at Chico state?
I'm transferring to finish my bachelors and wondering what options are out there either school related or daycares in the area that are reputable. I… (Nextdoor Humboldt & 32)
- Century Golf posted a job opening for Greeter- Canyon Oaks in Chico. Apply here.
- MGE Underground posted a job opening for Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Operator/Locator in Chico. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chico here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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