Yankee Hill
Yankee Hill, CA · Municipal
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Chico's historic Collier Hardware building to become general store, theater and more
CHICO, Calif. - The Collier Hardware building in downtown Chico has been vacant since 2025, but the landmark is planned to become home to a few new attractions. Action News Now reporter Emilio Del Carpio toured the building with the team behind its revitalization to see what's in store. The...
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New affordable senior housing community breaks ground in Chico with Camp Fire funds
CHICO, Calif. — A long-planned affordable housing project aimed at helping seniors in Chico is now under construction, backed in part by disaster recovery funding tied to the 2018 Camp Fire. Christian Church Homes, working in partnership with the city of Chico, Butte County and the state, has broken...
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Chico unveils 5-year homelessness plan after Warren expires
Chico is drafting a 5-year plan to address homelessness as the city prepares for life after the Warren Act. About 100 residents packed Council Chambers to weigh in on priorities like updating anti-camping ordinances, closing the Alternative Camping Site, and how police involvement in outreach could affect those seeking help.
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Chico clearing homeless camps at 3 locations after new ordinance
The City of Chico has issued 7-day notices at 3 locations — Teichert Ponds, Bidwell Park, and the Chico Municipal Center — where homeless camps will be cleared out, affecting a total of 62 people. This follows the approval of anti-camping ordinances after the Warren Settlement, which expires in January.
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Community members respond to City’s plan for managing homelessness
It was a full house at Chico’s City Council Chambers, where community members voiced a range of perspectives on a plan to respond to homelessness in Chico. At the Nov. 4 town hall, City Manager Gillian Haen outlined new strategies for “reducing unsheltered homelessness” in a staff-developed plan with 17 recommended priorities for the first year.
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Preliminary results suggest progressive Council majority likely
In a packed Nov. 3 patio watch party, progressives rejoiced with music, drinks and clapping as they watched Democrats sweep the midterms nationwide on large screens over the outdoor bar. Spirits soared as Butte County’s preliminary results for Chico City Council were released. Those results had the three progressive candidates...
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California's 'City Of Roses' Is A Charming College Town With A Flourishing Downtown Art Scene
Look beyond the main hits of Los Angeles and San Francisco, and you'll find countless California cities with unique charm. Sacramento is a farm-to-fork capital brimming with top-tier restaurants, while Pacific Grove is a coastal getaway called "Butterfly Town USA," thanks to the thousands of monarchs that migrate there each year. But for a Northern California escape that blends small-town warmth with big-time personality, look no further than Chico. With the official moniker of "City of Roses," Chico boasts the world's largest yo-yo display, next-level farmers markets, and a vibrant arts scene filled with museums, murals, and festivals.
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Chico city council shakeup: 2 incumbents trailing in results
Early Chico City Council election results show challengers leading in Districts 2 and 6, while incumbent Addison Winslow appears to be holding District 4; Winslow said the results suggest Chico is “about to get there” on making the city greener and more walkable.
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North State election results: tight margins in multiple races
NORTH STATE, Calif. — New election results show several tight races across the region, with some outcomes still uncertain. In the race for Oroville mayor, Shawn Webber leads with 39.8%. Current Mayor David Pittman has 31%, and Chuck Reynolds has 29.1%. For Chico City Council District 6, Megan Thomas...
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Orland water and sewer bills rising in January
Orland residents will see higher water and sewer bills starting in January after the City Council approved a 4.4% water rate increase and a 4.6% sewer increase. The combined basic charges will rise by about $6.75 every 2 months, with city officials saying the funds will go toward rising costs and replacing aging infrastructure.
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Historic Bidwell Mansion takes next steps toward rebuilding
Bidwell Mansion unknowingly closed its doors for the final time on Dec. 10, 2024, before it was set on fire the next day. For the past two years, the City of Chico has debated what to do with the historic building. Conversation has gone back and forth on whether to...
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Ballots and doubt: Chico State students split on whether voting matters
For Chico State student Gavin Encinias, becoming old enough to vote meant more than casting his own ballot. It meant convincing his family to do the same. Encinias, a first-year music industry major, registered to vote for the first time this election cycle. His parents did not vote often, he said, but conversations with them helped change that.