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Wellness Wednesday: the benefits of Spanish folk dance
CHICO, Calif. - There are many ways to get good exercise, and one happens to be through the form of dance. In this week’s Wellness Wednesday segment, Action News Now reporter Camille Acevedo shows us how a traditional Spanish folk dance benefits mental and physical health. Chico Folklorico instructor...
Upper Sacramento River Habitat Restoration Video
About 60 miles north of Chico, CA is Anderson River Park which sits along the Sacramento River, downstream from Shasta and Keswick dams. In 2015, this site became the target of a multi-pronged effort to restore 15 side channels along the Sacramento River to support native fish such as Chinook salmon.
Chico city council forms new committee to unite and boost affordable housing efforts
CHICO, Calif. — Following the denied controversial housing project known as Valley’s Edge, the City of Chico has been working to unite admin and local housing resources. On Tuesday, the Chico City Council approved an ad hoc committee comprising over two city council members, local developers, and the Chico Smart Growth Advocates.
Tri Counties Bank celebrates 50 years with initiative to boost student success
CHICO, Calif. — In honor of its 50th anniversary, Tri Counties Bank is launching a community-driven initiative to give back and express gratitude to the people and places that have been integral to its success over the years. The inaugural Tri Counties Bank branch was established in Chico in...
Habitat for Humanity strives to close racial homeownership gaps in the U.S.
CHICO, Calif. — Systematic discrimination has persisted in many forms throughout history, including within the United States housing market. Across the U.S., black families are less likely to own their own homes than white families according to Habitat For Humanity. This can be a result of multiple factors from redlining to unequal access to mortgage credit. Which ultimately has historically created barriers to saving for a down payment, getting a loan, and affording a home. Habitat for Humanity has actively been working to close that homeownership gap.
More than 30 million bake under heat alerts as dangerous triple-digit temps return to West
One of the hottest starts to summer on record across much of the West is ready to write its next chapter as yet another dangerous bout of heat is building, just in time for the weekend.
Patagonia Sues Companies Allegedly Facilitating Counterfeit Imports
Climb mountains? No, counterfeiters will have to move mountains to get past Patagonia’s watchful eye. Privacy-Centric Lawsuit Against Patagonia Shows AI's Murky Legal Footing The outdoor apparel brand filed a lawsuit Monday claiming that several companies had engaged in an import scheme with the intention to distribute and sell fake Patagonia items to consumers. The defendants named in the complaint are two California companies, Eastern Express LLC and Eastern Logistic Company, as well as those companies’ registered agent, Guangyong Zhu, and a Chinese company called Zhejiang Jiyue Import & Export Co. Ltd. In its complaint, Patagonia alleges the companies and Zhu infringed on...
Annoying State Law is Forcing Californians to Shop in Idaho
After a long day at work, a weekend out with friends, a camping trip or just a solid workout--what is the one thing that we can all (hopefully) agree is the absolute best feeling?. A nice shower. Odds are, it has been a while since you really THOUGHT about said...
HOA Homefront – Reader Questions – Can We Limit Rentals?
How can HOAs protect their community from becoming overrun with rentals?. Can CCRs be changed to include leasing prohibition or can it be amended to limit the number of rentals to a percentage of 30%? Can some communities enforce a 6-month to 2-year residency requirement after purchase, requiring the owner to live there? Or can a community require that the tenants be screened in advance? Is there a way to require transparency of ownership requirements to know who is purchasing homes – permanent residents or corporations.
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