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🌱 Patch AM: How will six new recruits change Chico’s fire coverage?
And check out Pasta in the Plaza on the Chico Patch calendar
Morning Chico! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How will six new recruits change Chico's fire coverage?
- What Chico's health officer will reveal about Sycamore Pool's bacteria levels
- How much food is flowing through Chico's pantry this year?
Also on today's calendar: Annual Bidwell Park and Chico Creeks Cleanup and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Beautiful with plenty of sun, with a high of 83 and low of 54 degrees.
- Thursday: Cool with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 77, low: 55.
- Friday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 89 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• New recruits begin firefighting academy for Chico Fire Department (actionnewsnow.com) — Six new recruits have just started an intensive eight-week academy with the Chico Fire Department and will soon be serving residents across the city. The training is designed to be mentally and physically demanding, building the skills and teamwork needed for frontline firefighting. Once they graduate, these new firefighters will immediately join crews responding to local emergencies. 
• Dangerous E. coli strain not found in Big Chico Creek tests this summer (krcrtv.com) — Chico swimmers are getting cautiously good news: the dangerous E. coli O157 strain hasn't appeared in Big Chico Creek tests this summer, though Sycamore Pool still shows elevated bacteria levels. Butte County's health officer will brief the Chico City Council tonight on what the results mean for water quality, safety, and possible testing of other local swimming spots.
• North State Food Bank distributes 1 million pounds of food in 2026 (krcrtv.com) — North State Food Bank has already distributed over 1 million pounds of food this year, including through its Chico pantry and local drive-through events. The program, run by the Community Action Agency of Butte County, relies on donations, volunteers and partner groups to reach families, seniors and children. Residents can support the effort or seek help through the agency's website.
📸 Around Chico
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chico
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★ Featured events ★
- Pasta in the Plaza →
Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Valley, 628 Wall Street, Chico
5:00 pm
Thursday September 17
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Other local events
- Yoga Philosophy Discussion Group →
Yoga Center of Chico, 250 Vallombrosa, Suite 150, Chico
5:30 pm - Reiki Level 1: Foundations of Reiki →
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5:30 pm - Off The Top, Ante, Neighborhood Threat, Sanctity →
Naked Lounge, 118 W 2nd St, Chico
7:00 pm - Love is the Answer Tour →
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7:00 pm - Mohini Dey →
Sierra Nevada Big Room, 1075 East 20th Street, Chico
7:00 pm - Founder's Friday Event →
Chico CA - Prepared Today, Protected Tomorrow →
Enloe Health Conference Center, 1528 Esplanade, Chico - ABK GLOW ( Paint Party Experience ) →
Maker Radio 94.5 FM KWQA, 603 Orange Street, Chico - Those Dudes →
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6:00 pm - DC Exchange and Ag Leadership Alumni Social – Chico →
Audrey Tennis, 806 Westgate Ct, Chico
6:00 pm - Annual Bidwell Park and Chico Creeks Cleanup →
Hooker Oak Park, 1928 Manzanita Ave, Chico
8:30 am
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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- The comeback is complete at Dayton Four Corners, west of Chico. The landmark building now features 4 Corners Bistro and it's already a hit with… (Nextdoor West 8th Avenue / Nord) - Hi everyone!
My name is Alli and I am a student at Chico State studying Animal Science! I grew up involved in agriculture and showing livestock, which has taught… (Nextdoor Downtown Chico)
- California State University Chico posted a job opening for Police Officer or Police Officer Cadet in Chico. Apply here.
- Enloe Health posted a job opening for Accountant - Finance (Full Time, Exempt) in Chico. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chico here.
🗞 Nearby News
Paradise
- Paradise moves forward with two road improvement projects (actionnewsnow.com)
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- Poway fire officials explain new Zone Zero defensible space rules (sandiegouniontribune.com)
Oroville
- Oroville party shooting: 4 cars hit, teen victim hospitalized (actionnewsnow.com)
- Symphony on-location donation (chicoer.com)
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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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