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Chloe Cole sparks debate at Chico State

CHICO, Calif. - A conservative activist who opposes gender-affirming care for minors spoke at Chico State Monday night, bringing the national debate over gender transition to the Northern California campus. The event, however, raised questions about press access after two news organizations say permission to cover it was revoked. Chloe...

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Christine, 66, Was Laid Off After More Than 20 Years. Then Employers Stopped Answering: "Is Ageism Alive and Silent?"

Christine Sesnon is 66 and does not want to retire. She wants a job. “I want to be a part of a team, I want to work,” the Butte County, California, woman told Action News Now reporter Bella Barbosa in an August report from Chico. In the station’s video, she adds that she can work weekends and nights. The trouble started when she was laid off from a job she had held for more than two decades. Now she is back on the job hunt. “I’ve done some looking for work online for remote jobs across the country, I’ve been ghosted on those,” Sesnon said. She was careful not to overstate it. “I’m not saying that I’ve applied to five jobs a week,” she told the station, “but I am saying that the jobs that I’ve applied for on a regular basis, I’m getting rejections from, and this is concerning.” She says she is not the only one. According to Action News Now , Sesnon has watched friends in their 60s, people with years of experience and education, struggle to get hired too. “They’re door dashing,” she said. “They can’t find jobs, it’s absurd. It’s just bizarre.” All of those

Butte County, CA · 6h

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Crash on Hwy 99 in Chico disrupts morning commute

A 2-car crash on Highway 99 near Garner Lane in North Chico disrupted the morning commute just before 7 a.m. today. The CHP says a van turned onto The Esplanade in front of a southbound vehicle, ending up in a ditch — 2 people suffered minor injuries.

Chico, CA · 3d
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Oroville Chick-fil-A opening brings free food and 80 new jobs

Oroville’s first Chick-fil-A is set to open next Thursday, Nov. 19, with the company offering a free entrée or kids’ meal to customers who wear cow print on opening day.

Oroville, CA · 1d
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Soper Reese hosts latest in Pomo Culture series

LAKEPORT— The Soper Reese Theater has been presenting a Pomo Culture Series. In collaboration with the Lake County Arts Council, the culture series has featured different native tribes local to Lake County. The first of the series was held on Nov.15, 2025; the second was on Jan. 17, 2026;...

Lake County, CA · 3d

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Two storms bring heavy rain, strong winds and mountain snow to Northern California

A pair of Pacific storms will bring widespread rain, strong winds and heavy mountain snow to Northern California through Monday. The first and stronger storm will move through Friday, producing rain and possible thunderstorms across Chico, Redding and the northern Sacramento Valley. Rainfall totals of one-half to three-quarters of an inch are possible in the valley.

Northern California, CA · 10h

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Second Annual Konocti Climb Returns to Mt. Konocti County Park

5K mountain run taking place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Mt. Konocti County Park. Lake County Parks, Recreation, and Trails, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Lakeport, is proud to announce the return of the Konocti Climb, a 5K mountain run taking place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Mt. Konocti County Park, 5853 Konocti Road, Kelseyville.

Kelseyville, CA · 3d

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Chico State tackles NorCal's growing healthcare shortage

CHICO, Calif. — Chico State is hosting hundreds of high school students from across Northern California on Friday, Nov. 13, for a day-long summit focused on building the region's healthcare workforce. The event will bring students from 13 regional high schools and pre-college programs to explore careers in healthcare, behavioral health, aging services and health technology.

Chico, CA · 1d