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Save the El Rey has purchased Chico’s historic theater, a major milestone after years of organizing and fundraising. But organizers say the building still needs nearly $2 million in repairs before a hoped-for fall 2027 reopening. See story link in bio.
In *Wicker*, Olivia Colman’s lonely fisherwoman has a husband made for her by the basket weaver—and the groom looks like Alexander Skarsgård. This film review finds an oddball rom-com that turns its wild premise into sharp, funny thoughts on artificial love. Story link in bio.
Josh Fox’s new HBO documentary, *The Welcome Table*, opens with the 2018 Paradise fire and follows climate migrants across six continents. In an interview, the *Gasland* filmmaker says the real human question is how many people will lose their homes. See story link in bio.
A state audit says nearly a third of local agencies maintaining key Central Valley levees have “unacceptable” maintenance records. Some Butte and Sutter County systems are listed, while water officials dispute how the risk is measured. See story link in bio.
Nearly half of more than 130 California commercial drivers charged with vehicular manslaughter still had a valid Class A or B license as of late May, a CalMatters investigation found. See story link in bio.
Film review: Peacock’s *Crystal Lake* turns one of horror’s weakest franchises into a surprisingly effective prequel, powered by Linda Cardellini’s unhinged turn as Pam Voorhees. See story link in bio.
Chico City Council voted to shorten some camping-related notice and property-retrieval timelines, while sending a proposed citywide loitering ordinance back for revision over vague language—including an annoyance clause. See story link in bio.
Chico’s Day of the Dead Festival expects 3,000–5,000 people Sunday at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, with traditional dance, a Tamborazo brass band, lowriders, ofrendas, food and a new Catrin/a Pageant. Find that and a full Halloween-weekend checklist. See story link in bio.
The SoapGirls’ Halloween return to Chico’s Lost on Main is in question after racism allegations prompted three local opening bands to withdraw. The touring band denies being white supremacists and says past comments were misguided. Read what they told CN&R. See story link in bio.
Sixty publishers are suing OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging their articles were used without permission or payment. The essay argues AI search summaries are also cutting the clicks local newsrooms need to survive. See story link in bio. #Journalism #AI
Prop. 37 would authorize up to $25 billion for second mortgages that could cover up to 17% of a new home’s value. The catch: added monthly debt and unanswered questions about investor appetite. See story link in bio.
Prop. 3 would permanently extend California’s tax on high earners, directing most proceeds to K–12 schools and community colleges. Supporters warn school districts could face deep cuts without it; critics say the model isn’t sustainable. See story link in bio.
More than 1 million California families have claimed CalKIDS accounts, but Treasurer Fiona Ma says eligible children can benefit only if caregivers know the accounts exist and claim them. See story link in bio.
@CalkidsProgram
Film review: Elizabeth Holmes goes to prison with plenty of runtime left in *You Can See Everything*. Bob Grimm on Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s unnerving, often funny portrait of a woman facing the consequences of fraud. See story link in bio.
California’s new "Portrait of a Learner" calls for planning, attention and independence, but executive functioning is not consistently taught, an educator argues. See story link in bio.
California’s largest state-worker union broke with Gov. Gavin Newsom as disputes over wage cuts, limited raises and return-to-office rules inspired a statewide strike. See story link in bio.
@SEIU1000
A recent poll cited in this California opinion piece found 46% of workers sometimes feel they’re training the AI tool that will replace them. The authors say the next governor must make AI readiness a priority. See story link in bio. #AI
After leaving Butte County Jail and giving birth, Sharlee Clark named her son Chance. With help from Chico’s Esplanade House, she is pursuing sobriety, work and stability for her children. See story link in bio.
