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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 new attractions transform Chico Marketplace by next summer?
  • Chico honors 9/11 with stories of sacrifice and remembrance.
  • How Chico State's forensic team helped identify 9/11 victims.

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

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 91 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Sunny, nice and cool, temps: high: 82, low: 58.
  • Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 89 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. More Than Shopping: Chico Marketplace Reinvents Itself (theorion.com) — Chico Marketplace is shifting from traditional retail toward family entertainment, with Jumptopia opening November 1 and Go One Adventure Park planned for summer 2027. Local students and business owners describe how these new attractions could revive the mall, turning it into more of a social and activity hub for Chico residents than just a place to shop.
   

2. Chico firefighters gather for 9/11 memorial (orovillemr.com) — Chico firefighters, fire academy students, and residents gathered at Fire Station 5 to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11, reflecting on fallen first responders and local ties like victim Nicole Miller. Fire Chief Wes Metroka emphasized the memorial's role as a place for Chico's community to remember, reflect, and pass these stories to future generations so the day is never forgotten.
   

3. Chico State professor reflects on identifying 9/11 victims 25 years later (actionnewsnow.com) — A Chico State forensic anthropology professor is reflecting on his role helping identify 9/11 victims, work that grew from earlier mass grave investigations and later informed responses to disasters like the Camp Fire. His team, one of the nation's most experienced in wildfire victim recovery, highlights Chico State's long-running leadership in forensic science and its impact far beyond the campus.
   

4. Week 3 - Play of the Week (actionnewsnow.com) — High school football fans around Chico can vote online for Week Three's "Under the Lights" Play of the Week, featuring big touchdown passes from games in Oroville and Red Bluff. Voting runs until Wednesday, Sept. 16 at noon, with the winner announced that evening on Action News Now.
   

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    - An iconic independent music store in downtown Chico just marked 26 years on Main Street. Melody Records has survived shifting economies,… (Nextdoor West 8th Avenue / Nord)
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    — The Chico Area Recreation & Park District is hosting a special Movies in the Park event on Sept. 11 to honor first responders and veterans. The… (Nextdoor West 8th Avenue / Nord)
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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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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