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A new food festival is coming to downtown Chico
CHICO, Calif. - A new food festival, named Taste of Downtown, is coming to Chico to allow people to sample downtown restaurants. This year, people can take a tour of the restaurants to check out their signature dishes. The event was formerly known as Taste of Chico in previous years and was held in the downtown streets, showcasing restaurants from all over the county.
Storm Tracker Forecast: Bright & hotter conditions ahead
It's a good idea to briefly open up your windows as you dress in light and loose clothing, grab your sunglasses and pack some extra water before you head out the door Friday. We have a pleasant start, but a sunny and hotter afternoon on the way for your Friday. We'll stay hot, but will have a slight chance for mountain thunderstorms this weekend. Sunny, dry and very hot conditions will persist through at least the middle of next week.
San Jose becomes 1st in CA to allow property owners to sell ADUs
San Jose is now the first in the state to allow the sale of ADUs - those accessory dwelling units in many backyards.They've been a way to raise money or help out a relative. Now, they can help people get into affordable homes.A new law passed in January, allows ADUs to be sold separately from the main house."People surprised how small a footprint you need for ADU," said Dan Kearnan.He built his 500-square-foot ADU behind his five-bedroom home back in 2021.VIDEO: San Francisco home selling for $488,000 but you can't move in until 2053A San Francisco Russian Hill home is...
The intricacies of rental assistance and why it sometimes backfires
A Bakersfield woman was allegedly refused an apartment after she said that her rental payment would come from housing assistance. Now the state’s Civil Rights Department is taking the matter to court.
103rd Annual Fortuna Rodeo this weekend
The 103rd annual Fortuna rodeo is kicking off today. “It is the biggest rodeo in Humboldt County. It’s probably the biggest rodeo in Northern California. you know, a local open rodeo”, says Shannon McWhorter, president and director of the Fortuna Rodeo. It goes all weekend but kicks off...
Paul Components Nails the Details with New Baby Groovy Barrel Adjusters
Support us! Bikerumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. What happens when a bike nerd and a machinist cross? They find like-minded people and start a company like Paul Component Engineering. That being said, the machinist/bike nerds at Paul Comp “geeked out” again, and released these new Baby Groovy Barrel Adjusters.
Replica railcar for California's high-speed rail on display at state fair
SACRAMENTO – California's high-speed rail program is being showcased at the California State Fair. There you can get an up-close look at what the trains will look like and decide for yourself if the project will be a benefit or a multi-billion dollar blunder.For the first time, a replica of a California high-speed railcar is on display at this year's California State Fair. "The train itself is about a foot wider than a traditional Amtrak train," said Melissa Figueroa, a spokesperson for the high-speed rail. The exhibit is an effort by the state to highlight the electric train program. "Our train...
California Boys & Girls State Has a Bright Future
This year, the California Boys & Girls State program once again brought 900 rising high school seniors together from across the state to California State University’s Sacramento campus. The 86-year-old American Legion program tasked 16 and 17-year-olds with forming a fully functioning state government within a week. Unlike previous years, however, California Governor Gavin Newsom surprised the delegates to personally swear in the Boys & Girls State’s elected governor.
A California Medical Group Treats Only Homeless Patients — And Makes Money Doing It
LOS ANGELES — They distribute GPS devices so they can track their homeless patients. They stock their street kits with glass pipes used to smoke meth, crack, or fentanyl. They keep company credit cards on hand in case a patient needs emergency food or water, or an Uber ride to the doctor.
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