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What's up Chico! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How safe is the soil under Chico's massive Barber Yard project?
  • Want your tiny artwork displayed and voted on downtown?
  • Were you near E. 1st and Neal Dow during Tuesday's crash?

Also on today's calendar: Annual Bidwell Park and Chico Creeks Cleanup and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 102 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 94, low: 63.
  • Saturday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Barber Yard environmental report details soil management for 1,250 home plan (orovillemr.com) — Plans for 1,250 new homes at Chico's Barber Yard site are moving forward after an environmental impact report detailed how contaminated soil will be contained and monitored. The report explains long-term management of the asphalt-capped area, drainage impacts near Comanche Creek Greenway, and how historic Diamond Match buildings could be reused as commercial space in this major south Chico mixed-use project.
   

2. Chico Paper Company hosting mini art show this month (actionnewsnow.com) — Chico Paper Company is inviting residents to submit tiny artworks, no larger than 6-by-6 inches, for its first Mini Art Show at 345 Broadway. You can turn in one piece by Sept. 19, then return to vote Sept. 26–Oct. 2, with winners announced Oct. 3 and prizes donated by local businesses.
   

3. Chico man in critical condition after motorcycle vs van crash on Tuesday (actionnewsnow.com) — A Chico man is in critical condition after his motorcycle, reportedly speeding, collided with a van Tuesday night at E. 1st Avenue and Neal Dow Avenue, closing the intersection for about four hours. Chico Police say no charges are planned for the van's driver and are asking anyone who witnessed the crash to contact their Traffic Division.
   

4. Help us Choose Next Year's Book in Common (csuchico.edu) — Chico State and Butte College are inviting Chico-area residents to help choose the 2027–28 Book in Common, a title meant to spark shared conversations across campus and the wider community. After this year's selection, The AI Con, you can now submit book suggestions online or contact coordinator Kristen Mahlis with questions.
   

5. Dominic Scelzi Grateful for Opportunity With CJB Motorsports (speedwaydigest.com) — Chico race fans get a shout-out as Dominic Scelzi reflects on a 10-race stint with CJB Motorsports that included several hard-charging nights at Silver Dollar Speedway. He advanced through the field in multiple Chico features during the recent West Coast swing, saying the experience helped him learn a new program and boost the team's season points.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday September 10
  • Family Storytime →
    Butte County Library, Durham Branch, 2545 Durham-Dayton Hwy, Durham
    11:00 am
  • Girls Tennis @ Willows
    Durham Intermediate Willows High School, 203 N Murdock Ave, Willows, CA 95988, USA
    3:30 pm
  • Volleyball @ Paradise
    Durham High Paradise High School, 5911 Maxwell Dr, Paradise, CA 95969, USA
    5:00 pm
    • Friday September 11
  • Progress Report Period #1 Ends
    Durham Unified Durham, CA 95938
  • Trinity Invitational--Cross Country
    Durham Unified Weaverville, CA, USA
  • TK Bucketfilling
    Durham Elementary TK Classroom
    8:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Missing Woman
    At One Mile, near the bathrooms, is an older woman with dark hair with grey in a pony tail, burgundy floral shirt, dark pants. Heavier set. Maybe… (Nextdoor Park Forest Estates)
  • We found a black and tan puppy out on River Road.
    HE has beautiful blue eyes and probably weighs around 30 pounds. if he belongs to you you can find him at the Humane society out on Garner…he's very… (Nextdoor Warner)
  • Amber Grove Place posted a job opening for Resident Care Assistant- Day/Swing Shift in Chico. Apply here.
  • Panera posted a job opening for Assistant 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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