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Coffee in hand, Chico? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where to find free Chico events supporting domestic violence survivors this month
  • Why a Chico neighborhood was told to shelter in place Monday
  • Why a beloved downtown Chico candy shop is closing this month

Also on today's calendar: 🎪Closing Night of the Tuesday Night Market & Bed Races! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Record-tying temperatures, with a high of 100 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Near-record temperatures, temps: high: 99, low: 64.
  • Thursday: Very hot, with a high of 99 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Butte County nonprofit hosts free events for DV awareness month (actionnewsnow.com) — Chico residents can join Catalyst's free Safe HAVEN Showcase at The Commons on Oct. 7, featuring music, raffles, and local business prizes to promote healthy relationships. Throughout October, the nonprofit is also running a Coffee with a Cause sleeve campaign, plus a Flowers on the Creek memorial and a free training at Chico State on intimate partner violence.
   

2. Chico teen arrested after shots fired at occupied vehicle, police say (krcrtv.com) — Chico police arrested a 16-year-old boy Monday morning after he allegedly assaulted a girl and fired at an occupied vehicle in a neighborhood near Ceres Avenue and Gardens Park Drive, briefly prompting shelter‑in‑place orders. Officers later found two firearms in his backpack, and multiple felony charges are being forwarded to Butte County authorities, though police say there's no ongoing threat to the public.
   

3. Sweet Chico Confections candy store to close in downtown Chico (actionnewsnow.com) — Downtown Chico is losing Sweet Chico Confections, which plans to close on Oct. 30 with a liquidation sale already underway. The longtime candy shop cites concerns about downtown leadership, code enforcement, and vacancies, even as some new restaurants and cafes open nearby and another business is reportedly eyeing the space.
   

4. Blood drives coming to Chico, Oroville and Yuba City this October (actionnewsnow.com) — Blood donors in Chico can give at California State University, Chico on Oct. 13 and 14, with drives running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vitalant is holding blood drives across Northern California all month, with donors entered to win gift cards and encouraged by a local nurse and breast cancer survivor's story.
   

5. Ye old battle in the square (theorion.com) — Chico bands Repair Unknown and Hole Puncher will face off against groups from Sacramento and Davis in KCSC's Renaissance‑themed Battle of the Bands this Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Trinity Law. The public is invited to dress up, enjoy live music, and see which act judges crown the winner after a social‑media‑driven selection process.
   

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  • Free dog Kibble for a needy dog family.
    We have 10 lbs of Taste of the Wild (rice with roasted Lamb). We moved our dog to a different variety, and this is just sitting here.......let me… (Nextdoor Cohasset Rd/Azalea Ave)
  • Still looking for forever homes 4 girls one boy Mom get any bigger than maybe like a Jack Russell.
    They're in Chico dad is a Staffordshire Bull terrier mixed with a wiener dog and mom is a vizsla mixed with a miniature pincher (Nextdoor West Lindo Channel)
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Server in Chico. Apply here.
  • Ace Hardware posted a job opening for Cashier - Store #150 - Chico, CA 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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