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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Chico's 14% jury turnout could cost residents time and money
  • How to avoid new card skimming scams hitting Chico businesses
  • Why Wildcat Weekend is becoming downtown Chico's busiest time of year

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Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and cool, temps: high: 74, low: 47.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Butte County jury turnout fell to 14%, raising concerns about fair trials and delays (krcrtv.com) — Jury turnout at the Chico courthouse has dropped to just 14%, raising the risk of delayed trials and more frequent summonses for local residents. Butte County court officials are urging Chico-area residents to respond to jury notices, warning that continued no-shows could lead to fines up to $1,500 and a less representative jury pool for community trials.
   

• Skimming devices found in Chico — what you need to know now (actionnewsnow.com) — Chico police are warning residents after recovering several card-skimming devices from local merchants, urging everyone to closely inspect ATMs, gas pumps, and payment terminals before using them. Officers recommend tugging on card readers, covering keypads, favoring chip or tap payments, and checking bank statements weekly, and they encourage anyone spotting a skimmer or fraud to call the department immediately.
   

• Wildcat Weekend keeps Chico spirit aflame (chicoer.com) — Wildcat Weekend is drawing thousands of Chico State alumni, families, and students back into downtown Chico, packing local shops and boosting sales for small businesses. Store owners say the event showcases Chico's charm and resilience, from new passport-style shopping promotions to busy Art and Wine Walk crowds, helping downtown recover and stay vibrant after years of challenges.
   

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  • Life Lounge is a completely free, self-organizing "parallel play" 3rd space gathering here in Chico.
    No agenda, no expectations, and no one is in charge. Bring whatever low-mess, portable thing you're working on—sketching, journaling, mending,… (Nextdoor East First)
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    I'm starting to feel like the hummingbird's are beginning to harass me. One just flew up to where my feeder used to be. Then flew up to the porch… (Nextdoor W Sacramento & Nord)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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