State parks officials met with stakeholders in Chico on Friday, Nov. 14, to discuss the future of the Bidwell Mansion, which ...

The man authorities say started the destructive Park Fire in July of 2024 will return to Butte County Superior Court for jury ...

Chico's largest annual event, the Run for Food, is set to take place on Thanksgiving Day, November 27. The event will start ...

Dreaming of the open range, historic towns, or rugged snow-capped mountains? You might think retiring in the Western U.S. is beyond your budget, but some lesser-known locations can make dreams come ...

California State Parks is requesting community feedback as part of its newly announced “Reimagine Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park” planning effort. It will “take place over the next 15 months and ...

CHICO — Whenever I have a question about Chico’s history, I turn to local historian Dave Nopel. Nopel is a longtime volunteer at the Chico History Museum and the son of late Chico historian John Nopel ...

For golf enthusiasts, Bidwell Park Golf Course offers an affordable 18-hole experience with scenic views that might occasionally distract from your swing. History buffs appreciate Chico’s ...

Lower Bidwell Park offers flat, accessible trails that wind through towering oak and sycamore trees, perfect for daily walks, casual bike rides, or peaceful morning meditation sessions. The park’s ...

One year ago, on July 24, 2024, the Park Fire ignited in Chico’s Bidwell Park, which quickly grew into the fourth-largest wildfire in state history. It is also the largest wildfire started by arson.

CHICO, Calif. — Grazing goats are baaack in Chico's Middle Bidwell Park, working to reduce fire hazards by eating away at brush and grasses. Goats are hardworking animals that play a vital role in ...

Standing in the shade of Oak Grove in the One-Mile Recreation Area on Saturday, Addison Winslow said “I think I may have learned how to swim in Bidwell Park.” Chico’s District 4 councilor had just cut ...