Alec Stutson

2 weeks ago | mynspr.org | Erik Adams |Sarina Grossi |Alec Stutson |Angel Huracha

Chico's Thursday Night Market returns to downtown tonight. Shoppers and strollers will again be treated to an abundance of wares provided by local farmers, crafters and artists. Visitors can also vibe to the beats of local musicians, eat at food trucks and downtown businesses and restaurants will also stay open late. (Here's a map of vendors.)This year, there are some other things people will see — young entrepreneurs. Grade schoolers to college students will be showcasing their products.

2 weeks ago | mynspr.org | Erik Adams |Sarina Grossi |Alec Stutson |Angel Huracha

Two candlelight vigils will be held this week for the woman who died in Chico last week in a . Community members in Chico and Redding are invited to gather in memory of Athena Marie Passidakas, 21, who was shot and killed in a potential domestic violence incident on April 3. The Chico State student was kidnapped by a man at gunpoint who she had previously dated, according to the Chico Police Department.

2 weeks ago | mynspr.org | Alec Stutson |Angel Huracha |Sarina Grossi |Erik Adams

The City of Chico may be looking to make the streets brighter soon. City staff have been looking into which streets are most in need of streetlights, and where funding might come from. They presented their findings to the Internal Affairs Committee Tuesday. The biggest hurdle is cost. It can be up to $20,000 to install a single streetlight.

3 weeks ago | mynspr.org | Alec Stutson |Erik Adams |Sarina Grossi |Angel Huracha

Xavier Becerra has announced he’s running for governor in 2026. According to reporting by KQED, Becerra has spent more than three decades in public life, including serving in congress and acting as California’s attorney general and the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary. He joins a field with several other prominent Democrats. But says he'll stay in the race, even if former Vice President Kamala Harris puts her hat into the ring.

Jul 26, 2024 | kuow.org | Alec Stutson

The Park Fire in Northern California is now the state’s largest this yearA rapidly growing wind-driven wildfire that started Wednesday evening near Chico, Calif., has exploded in size, forcing thousands to evacuate.