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Theatre on the Ridge: "And Lightning Struck"
Theatre on the Ridge is presenting “And Lightning Struck” with opening night on July 25. Cast members Jeff Hohimer and Gabriel Suddeth joined Action News Now at noon to share the details. Mary Shelley and the Curse of Creation is a historical drama that delves into the life...
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.
Invasive swamp rat poses big threat to wildlife in California's Central Valley
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY – Nutria, a giant rodent also called the swamp rat, is continuing to invade California's Central Valley, according to the US Department of Fish and Wildlife.This invasive species can destroy not only habitats but also critical levees agricultural lands need.Officials are trapping them and getting rid of them. They say it is the best thing they can do right now, but these Nutria keep coming back and in high numbers. For officials at the local and national level, this is a big priority. "I had to bring a taxidermic rodent into the halls of Congress," said Congressman...
PG&E continues to place underground power lines in Paradise
PG&E public information officer Paul Moreno says are both key components in the process of placing underground power lines. PG&E continues to place underground power lines in Paradise. PG&E public information officer Paul Moreno says are both key components in the process of placing underground power lines.
Chico Planning Commission could approve new travel center
This would be at East Park Avenue and Carmichael Drive. It would include a gas station, a car wash and a coffee shop. Chico Planning Commission could approve new travel center. The Chico Planning Commission could approve a new travel center in south Chico tonight.
Chico pursues $3.5 million grant to modernize historic 100-year-old Sycamore Pool.
CHICO, Calif. — Chico's 100-year-old Sycamore Pool could be getting an upgrade soon. The city voted this week to pursue a $3.5 million state grant to design updates to its concrete walls and flooring. Public works director Erik Gustafson says the pool is one of the few dammed natural...
Privacy-Centric Lawsuit Against Patagonia Shows AI’s Murky Legal Footing
A newly proposed class-action lawsuit against Patagonia in California shows the rush to use artificial intelligence and personalize the customer experience may cause companies to enter uncharted legal territory. New Class Action Alleges Lululemon's 'Greenwashing' Habit 'Exploits' Consumers Michelle Gills filed the lawsuit against the outdoor apparel maker on July 11, taking specific issue with the company’s partnership with third-party technology provider Talkdesk. Gills alleges that, upon making a call to Patagonia’s customer service line in January, her call was “intercepted, listened to, recorded and used by an undisclosed third party, Talkdesk Inc.” The San Francisco-based company uses AI, among other...
Mid-State Fair announces winners of 2024 Miss California Mid-State Fair pageant
The California Mid-State Fair has crowned Megan Pagnini of Paso Robles the 2024 Miss California Mid-State Fair Queen and Miss Congeniality. The post Mid-State Fair announces winners of 2024 Miss California Mid-State Fair pageant appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
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...
Wiener calls Musk’s reason for moving X from SF ‘vile,’ ‘despicable’
Elon Musk’s stated reason for moving X and SpaceX out of California is “outrageous” and “vile,” state Sen. Scott Wiener said. Musk announced Tuesday his intention to move the two companies to Texas in response to Gov. Gavin Newsom the day before signing Assembly Bill 1955. That law bars public schools from telling parents about their children’s sexual orientation or gender identity or expression without the kids’ consent. The bill...
Board President Says Anderson Union School District “Will Not Comply” with California’s SAFETY Act
On Monday, July 15, California gained a new law known as the SAFETY Act or Assembly Bill 1955. The bill strengthens current educational law that supports students in California’s LGBTQ+ community. It was passed into law in hopes of curbing the actions of about a dozen California school districts, including Anderson Union High School District, that have enacted “parental notification” policies.
Chico councilmembers chime in on new proposal to handle homeless crisis
What the city of Chico is proposing to LSNC is to keep the Pallet Shelter open until the end of the settlement term, which is January 2027, and the alternative site would probably be cleared out by the beginning of next year.
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