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🌱 Will today’s prescribed burns send smoke drifting over Paradise?
Happening soon: 19th Annual Wildfire Safety Summit on the Paradise Patch calendar

Good morning to you Paradise! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Will today’s prescribed burns send smoke drifting over Paradise?
Also on today's calendar: Christmas With The Stage Whispers and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Paradisefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Find out what's happening in Paradisefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Sunny, but chilly, with a high of 49 and low of 44 degrees.
- Friday: Cool with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 50, low: 43.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and chilly, with a high of 48 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Feather River Ranger District Prescribed Burning Update (sierradailynews.com) — Prescribed burning on Sawmill Peak and near Concow is producing smoke that may be visible in Paradise, though officials expect no significant long-term impacts. Firefighters are treating about 100 acres and warn of heavier smoke and fire-vehicle traffic on Rim Road, Concow Road, and Highway 70. Paradise residents who are smoke sensitive should monitor conditions and take precautions as needed.
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📸 Around Paradise
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Paradise
★ Featured events ★
- 19th Annual Wildfire Safety Summit
Paradise Elks Lodge #2026, 1100 Elk Ln, Paradise
9:00 am
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- Christmas With The Stage Whispers
Theatre on the Ridge , 3735 Neal Rd , Paradise
7:30 pm - HomeTech Holiday Celebration!
HomeTech Charter Paradise, CA 95969
12:00 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 - 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
Friday December 12
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
📣 Paradise Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Fun with Flowers
The Country Village , 966 Kovak Ct , Chico
2:00 pm - MJHS - Holiday Concert
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High Chico, CA 95928
6:00 pm - CFOL Book Sale
Butte County Library , Chico Branch , Chico
9:00 am - Those Dudes — Meriam Park
The Barn at Meriam Park , 1930 Market Pl , Chico
6:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Saturday December 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We finally have a day where it is nice enough to get in a good walk, but the air is filled with smoke and extremely unhealthy.
It's mostly from the prescribed burn but all around my house people are burning as well. Is there an affordable gym where a senior on a fixed income… (Nextdoor Unique Acres) - Has anybody lost a small female multicolored spotted cat near Valleyview Dr ?
Someone had posted a sign at Walgreens a few days back, but it is gone now. The sign said that the cat is an emotional support animal. My neighbor… (Nextdoor Redbud)
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Paradise. Apply here.
- Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Pheasant Run Plaza in Chico. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Paradise here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chico
- California State University sees largest enrollment jump in over a decade (krcrtv.com)
- Recreating a Chico State creek protest from 1941 (chicoer.com)
- 'Diverse Minds North State Journal 2025' launches, celebrates stories of resilience (krcrtv.com)
Oroville
- 6,267 Shares in TE Connectivity Ltd. $TEL Purchased by Quantbot Technologies LP (marketbeat.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
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