Chico is known for its rich farmland and vibrant agricultural community. Agriculture plays a significant role in the economy, and it has a long history going back to the city’s founding. Since the late 19th century, the industry has continued to grow to reach an annual value of production of between 600 and 700 million …
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Where would Chico be without Bidwell Park? It’s hard to imagine the city without our “crown jewel,” one of the largest municipal parks in the nation. But at the turn of the 20th century, the park did not exist. The birth of Bidwell Park History was made on July 20, 1905, when a significant parcel …
Community safety with proper fire planning Let’s face it: wildfire is a big concern in Butte County. Residents have seen first-hand the devastating effects it can have, and many lived through it. In the valley, most of Chico is at a slight advantage with fewer hard-to-navigate mountains. However, wildfire education is still extremely important for …
