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In today's newsletter:
- What changes won over Chico planners on the Skyway Travel Center?
- When and where goats will be working along Chico's Lindo Channel
- How Chico's new camping crackdown could affect unhoused residents soon
Also on today's calendar: "School Spirit" Tuesday Night Market on September 1, from 5-8PM.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Abundant sunshine and warm, temps: high: 97, low: 66.
- Tuesday: Warm with partial sunshine, with a high of 96 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. South Chico travel center gets green light after school concerns (actionnewsnow.com) — Chico's Planning Commission has unanimously approved the Skyway Travel Center in south Chico, clearing the way for a new gas station, store, and carwash at Skyway and Carmichael. After school officials raised traffic and safety concerns, the developer revised the design, moved key features farther from the Butte County Office of Education, and now awaits final design review. 
2. Goats returning to Chico's Lindo Channel for vegetation management (actionnewsnow.com) — Hundreds of goats are headed back to Chico's Lindo Channel as the city launches another round of grazing to cut vegetation and wildfire fuel along a 33-acre stretch. Trails will stay open where possible, but residents are urged to avoid fenced areas, keep kids and pets away from electric fencing, and not disturb the goats or guard dogs.
3. Chico plans camping enforcement at three locations (actionnewsnow.com) — City officials are preparing to close three Chico public areas to camping on August 31, enforcing anti-camping rules while offering limited space at Genesis pallet shelters and Torres Community Shelter. Outreach with Legal Services of Northern California will verify camp locations, and enforcement will pause for people who can't access a bed once shelters are full.
4. Fuel reduction projects underway in Butte County foothills (orovillemr.com) — Cal Fire-Butte County crews, working out of the Chico area, are clearing thousands of acres of brush near Paradise, Magalia, and Cohasset to reduce wildfire risk in the foothills. Using chainsaws, masticators, burns, and even goats, they're building fire breaks on public and private land, with more prescribed burns planned this fall that will benefit nearby Chico residents.
5. Yuba City Republican introduces bill to curb political gerrymandering in response to Prop. 50 (santacruzsentinel.com) — A new federal redistricting bill was unveiled at DeGarmo Park in Chico, where Rep. James Gallagher and Paradise Mayor Steve Crowder argued Proposition 50 unfairly split North State communities. The Representation Act would require states to define and protect "communities of interest," letting residents challenge maps in court and aiming to keep rural areas like Chico, Paradise, and Magalia politically intact.
📸 Around Chico
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chico
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- BJHS - Back to School Night
Bidwell Junior High Chico, CA 95926
5:30 pm - BJHS - PTA Fundraiser at the Habit
Bidwell Junior High Habit Burger & Grill, 2422 Cohasset Rd, Chico, CA 95926, USA
4:00 pm - "School Spirit" Tuesday Night Market on September 1, from 5-8PM →
1110 Solano St, Corning
5:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
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🗓 Events Nearby
- NWEA MAP Testing Grades 2-5
Durham Intermediate Durham, CA 95938 - Early Release Monday
Durham Intermediate Durham, CA 95938
1:40 pm - Early Release Monday for Teacher Professional Learning
Durham Intermediate Durham, CA 95938
1:40 pm - Tiger Tuesday
Durham Intermediate Durham, CA 95938 - DES PTS Meeting
Durham Intermediate DRPD Blue Room
8:30 am - Kids' Crafternoon →
Butte County Library, Durham Branch, 2545 Durham-Dayton Hwy, Durham
3:00 pm - Girls Tennis @ Oroville
Durham Intermediate Oroville High School, 1535 Bridge St, Oroville, CA 95966, USA
3:30 pm - Department Teacher Meeting
Durham Intermediate Durham, CA 95938
3:30 pm - Volleyball @ Trinity
Durham Intermediate Trinity High School, 321 Victory Ln, Weaverville, CA 96093, US
5:00 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good morning neighbors!
I am a cleaner, pet sitter and general helper looking to add new clients and fill my schedule. Need pet care, cleaning, or help with that extra task… (Nextdoor East Ave) - Anyone missing a chihuahua?
Saw this little guy on Nord across from the University Village. (Nextdoor Sacramento & Nord Avenues)
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Chico. Apply here.
- P&K Stone LLC posted a job opening for Laborer Ground Hand - Chico 1, TX in Chico. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chico here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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