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In today's newsletter:

  • How Chico's shelter is finally welcoming pets with open arms
  • What will Chico PD reveal about its lost license plate data Monday?
  • What would change under this Chico State police chief finalist?

Also on today's calendar: Annual Bidwell Park and Chico Creeks Cleanup and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 90 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 95, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Duke's Pet Park and Kennel opens at Torres Community Shelter in Chico (krcrtv.com) — A new pet park and kennel at the Torres Community Shelter in Chico now lets unhoused residents safely board their animals while they work, attend appointments, or pursue housing. True North Housing Alliance is still seeking donations and funding to finish the outdoor pet area and provide food, leashes, bedding, and other supplies for the animals staying there.
   

2. Chico PD lost access to ALPR data (chicosol.org) — Chico police temporarily lost access to millions of automated license plate records after turning off data sharing with federal and out-of-state agencies, and are still working to restore everything. City Council members say some data has been recovered, but the scope of the loss remains unclear. The department will present its findings at a special City Council session on Sept. 21, which residents can follow for answers on privacy, policing, and accountability.
   

3. Chico State police chief finalists: Gary Mejia (theorion.com) — Chico State is considering longtime law enforcement leader Gary Mejia as one of four finalists for its next chief of police, following the June departure of the previous chief. Mejia emphasized community-based policing, closer engagement with students and faculty, and creating pathways for student employees interested in law enforcement careers during a public forum on campus.
   

4. 18th annual rock and gem show returns to Chico fairgrounds (actionnewsnow.com) — Rock, gem, and mineral fans can head to the Chico Silver Dollar Fairgrounds this weekend for a two-day show featuring more than 40 vendors and free necklaces for the first 200 kids each day. Admission is $6 for adults, kids under 16 are free, and locals can grab a $1-off coupon online before going Saturday or Sunday.
   

5. Steve Hilton Campaigns in Chico (actionnewsnow.com) — A Republican gubernatorial candidate stopped in Chico for the grand opening of the Butte County Republican Party headquarters, outlining plans like making some income tax-free and canceling high-speed rail. He focused mostly on statewide themes, from energy policy to regulations, and declined to answer Chico-specific questions on wildfire prevention and insurance. Local voters heard a strong call to support his campaign against the Democratic frontrunner.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Thought I'd share an update on our little feral momma and kittens.
    They are now family and doing well. We kept momma and 1 kitten. They had their surgery on Monday and are doing so well. They got their vaccines and… (Nextdoor East Ave)
  • NEIGHBORHOOD NURSERY
    AUTUMN PLANT SALE Fri, Sept 18 and Sat, Sept 19 7:00 AM to Noon Corner of E 3rd Ave and Spruce, Chico - In the Driveway Most Plants … (Nextdoor East First)
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  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Chico. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chico here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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