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In today's newsletter:
- How the new Salem Street bridge will change your Chico commute
- How could tiny homes end up on Chico church parking lots?
- Why a Chico-area nursery sees big potential in California olive oil
Also on today's calendar: Emma & Will and 2 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Find out what's happening in Chicofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Chilly with variable clouds, with a high of 47 and low of 43 degrees.
- Tuesday: Considerable cloudiness, temps: high: 56, low: 52.
- Wednesday: A shower in the a.m.; windy, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Salem Street bridge replacement nears finishing touches (chicoer.com) — A long-awaited replacement for Chico’s Salem Street bridge over Little Chico Creek is nearly finished, with completion expected within about a week and new ADA-compliant sidewalks, bike lanes, and safer traffic lanes. The project updates a 1916-era span that’s long been considered too narrow and hazardous, especially for pedestrians and cyclists, and restores a key link between the Barber neighborhood and downtown. 
• City explains process for tiny homes on church parking lots (chicosol.org) — Chico’s Community Development Director is clarifying how tiny-home villages on church parking lots would actually move forward, stressing that the City Council only backed the idea in concept. He outlines required neighborhood meetings, an Administrative Use Permit with public hearings, and compliance with state building and fire codes before any project can open.
• State's olive oil production still has room for growth (dailydemocrat.com) — A California olive-tree nursery near Chico is seeing steady grower interest in olives for oil, as producers look for drought-tolerant, lower-labor crops. The piece explains how super high-density orchards, organic practices, and rising consumer demand are shaping a still-young statewide industry, while growers weigh long-term orchard viability and tight profit margins.
📸 Around Chico
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chico
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★ Featured events ★
- Celebration Market by Your Local Marketplace
Lassen Cidery, 643 Entler Ave Suite 52, Chico
4:00 pm
Friday December 19
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Other local events
- Holiday Sing-a-long
Hooker Oak Elementary Chico, CA 95926
8:45 am - Emma & Will
The Barn at Meriam Park , 1930 Market Pl , Chico
6:00 pm - The Sun Followers
The Barn at Meriam Park , 1930 Market Pl , Chico
6:00 pm - Winter Break
Wildflower Open Classroom Chico, CA 95926
8:30 am
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Monday December 22
📣 Chico Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Durham Book Club
Butte County Library, Durham Branch , 2545 Durham-Dayton Hwy , Durham
11:00 am - Tiger Tuesday
Durham Unified Durham, CA 95938 - CFOL Monthly Meetings
Butte County Library, Chico Branch , 1108 Sherman Ave , Chico
2:00 pm - Paradise Crafternoon
Butte County Library, Paradise Branch , 5922 Clark Rd , Paradise
3:00 pm - Tai Chi & Qi Gong
Paradise Stronger , 6848 Skyway suite p , Paradise
9:30 am - Las Plumas @ Durham
Durham High School , 9455 Putney Dr , Durham
4:00 pm - Fun with Flowers
The Country Village , 966 Kovak Ct , Chico
2:00 pm
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Did I just solve a 25-year-old FBI Cold Case?
(The Ricky McCormick Cipher) Hi Neighbors, I wanted to share something incredible I've been working on. For years, the FBI has been trying to crack… (Nextdoor W Sacramento & Nord) - *Alert* Our locking mailbox was broken into early this morning.
Neighbor saw a suspicious character near our cluster of rural boxes around 3 a.m. Male riding an electric bike or scooter. (Nextdoor Nord / Rodeo)
- Burlington posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Chico. Apply here.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Chico. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chico here.
🗞 Nearby News
Paradise
- Butte County Fire Safe Council hosts 19th Wildfire Safety Summit, celebrates collaboration (krcrtv.com)
- Paradise moves forward with road rehab specs (chicoer.com)
- Here Are the Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Apple TV, Including ‘F1' (fictionhorizon.com)
Orland
- Lake Oroville Update - December 12, 2025 (ca.gov)
- Oroville man faces life in prison after his roommate's body was found in apartment wall (krcrtv.com)
Gridley
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-- The Patch AM Team
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