Community Corner
🌱 How close is Paradise to having the “best roads in California”?
Also, don't miss Tai Chi & Qi Gong on the Paradise Patch calendar

Good morning Paradise! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How close is Paradise to having the “best roads in California”?
Also on today's calendar: Paradise Friends of the Library Book Club and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Paradisefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Paradise? Post it to Paradise photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️
Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Paradisefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Cloudy and chilly, with a high of 49 and low of 45 degrees.
- Wednesday: Showers around in the morning, temps: high: 52, low: 48.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and cool, with a high of 52 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Paradise road improvements progress with new projects approved (krcrtv.com) — Major road repaving in Paradise is moving into its final stretch, with two new projects approved to improve sections of Upper Skyway, Clark, and Elliot Road starting in late spring or early summer 2026. Backed by more than $100 million in state and federal funding, the seven-year effort after the Camp Fire is expected to finish by 2028, including widening a key evacuation route.
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📸 Around Paradise
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Paradise
★ Featured events ★
- Tai Chi & Qi Gong
Paradise Stronger, 6848 Skyway suite p, Paradise
9:30 am
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- Paradise Friends of the Library Book Club
Butte County Library, Paradise Branch , 5922 Clark Rd , Paradise
3:00 pm - Trivia Night at Nics
Nic's , 6256 Skyway , Paradise
5:30 pm - The Nutcracker
Paradise Performing Arts Center , 777 Nunneley Rd , Paradise
7:15 pm - Paradise Friends of the Library Book Sale
Butte County Library, Paradise Branch , 5922 Clark Rd , Paradise
10:00 am - The Nutcracker
Paradise Performing Arts Center , 777 Nunneley Rd , Paradise
2:15 pm - Tai Chi & Qi Gong
Paradise Stronger , 6848 Skyway suite p , Paradise
9:30 am - Trivia Night at Nics
Nic's , 6256 Skyway , Paradise
5:30 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
📣 Paradise Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Sure Start Family Playtime
Butte County Library, Paradise Branch , 5922 Clark Rd , Paradise
9:00 am - Babies Love Books!
Butte County Library, Paradise Branch , 5922 Clark Rd , Paradise
10:00 am - 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
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Paradise. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Merchandiser/Cashier in Paradise. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Paradise here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chico
- Hanukkah is here: Chico rabbis break down Judaism's most well know holiday (chicoer.com)
- VOTE: Should high-risk communities participate in suicide prevention training? (krcrtv.com)
- Salem Street bridge replacement nears finishing touches (chicoer.com)
Gridley
- Honoring garden club member (chicoer.com)
Ok Paradise! 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: I don't know, but April May!
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