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Chico Man Killed During Theft of Solar Lights, Owner in Jail

A man shot and killed Saturday night as he and a group of friends fled from an armed Plumas County resident was born and raised in Chico. The Plumas County Sheriff’s Office said Rory McGuire, 20, was the driver of… Continue Reading

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Frugal House Showcases Designers, Benefits Symphony

I was so intrigued by this Frugal House event, which begins tonight and runs through Saturday. I’d totally be there if I weren’t already busy getting ready for our big Garden Tract Yard Sale (shameless promotion: the annual Garden Tract Neighborhood Yard… Continue Reading

This Weekend: If It’s in the House, It’s for Sale

Art of Sustainable Design

What: Frugal House 2011
When: Thursday through Saturday (June 9-11)
Where: 1660 Vallombrosa Ave., Chico

Frugal House 2011 is just days away. The popular and unique event — in which everything in the house is for sale — utilizes the talents of designers and design students in Chico and benefits the North State Symphony … Continue Reading

Chico Area Farm Tours Continue This Weekend

What: Chico Area Farm Tour
When: Saturday and Sunday (June 11 and 12) and June 26
Where: Three farms — Chaffin Family Orchards, Massa Organics and GRUB CSA
Cost: Adults: $15 tour or meal; kids under 6, free; kids over 6, $8.

Through a series of farm tours, visitors will learn … Continue Reading

Dunsmuir Celebrates Trains and Community

Railroad Days is the biggest thing to happen all year in the southern Siskiyou County town of Dunsmuir, and the event returns this Friday through Sunday, June 10 through 12, with a full schedule of rail car tours, a parade,… Continue Reading

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Savor a Slow Food Mother’s Day

What: Slow Food Shasta Cascade announces a Slow Food Mexican Brunch
When: Sunday (May 8), Mothers Day, at noon. Purchase tickets by Friday (May 6); no tickets at the door.
Where: Llano Seco Rancho, 8369 Hugh Baber Lane, Chico; http://www.llanoseco.com/

Brunch under the oaks at the beautiful Llano Seco Ranch. Together we’ll … Continue Reading

Running, Cycling Options Blossom Like Spring Flowers

Congratulations to the nearly 700 runners who competed in last Saturday’s Nor-Cal John Frank Memorial 10-, 3- and 1-mile races on the Sacramento River bike path in Redding. Congrats also to everyone who competed in the Frosty Fun Runs series,… Continue Reading

7 Chamber Musicians Take on 3 Eras in 2 Concerts

What: Two North State Symphony Chamber Music Concerts

When: Saturday (March 5) at 7:30 p.m. in Old City Hall, Redding; and Sunday (March 6) at 2 p.m. in Chico State University’s Recital Hall, Chico.

Cost: $20
Seven string and wind musicians from North State Symphony will perform … Continue Reading