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Trails in Upper Bidwell Park are well-marked. Take the Middle Trail for a shorter excursion or the Upper Trail for the full 9.5-mile loop.

Thad Winzenz demonstrates a yo-yo trick in front of a 256-pound wooden specimen at the National Yo-Yo Museum in Chico.

Details: 8:30 to 11 a.m. or noon to 2:30 p.m. at the center, 19 Williamsburg Lane, Chico.

Patrick Newman offered his version of a true atheist. Maybe we should thank him for informing Christians we worship a nonexistent God, the Holy Bible is simply a work of fiction, and a Chico pastor is teaching nonsense.

Another Chico nonprofit is facing the state budget ax. Mountain Caregiver Resource Center, a program of Passages Adult Resource Center, is among caregiver programs throughout the state proposed for funding elimination in July.

More from the mayor: Andy Holcombe doesn't speak in simple--or single--sentences. Click here for his fully formed thoughts.

It's well past midnight at the central station of Enloe Hospital's emergency room.

A police officer from the Republic of Moldova, visiting with law enforcement agencies in Butte County over the past week, said he is impressed with the number of reports generated by police here.

By Alastair Bland, , 12.08.11. Take the drive Farwood Bar & Grill in Orland is worth the trip.

A while back the Chico Enterprise-Record published a thoughtful, common sense letter by Myra Lerch.

Police were called to the area of East Second Street and Broadway this morning to break up fights allegedly involving several males and females.

The Chico Internal Affairs Committee will again consider a smoking ban after having input from businesses, health care professionals and enforcement officers.

The Los Molinos Chamber of Commerce cordially invites the public to attend the Annual 2012 Installation of Officers Dinner, Co-Sponsored by the VFW Post 3909, to be held Monday, Feb.

Lake Oroville Golf and Event Center today, Feb. 10, with food, fun, games, door prizes and $2 coupon to Lakeview Restaurant.

Chico State University President Paul Zingg probably summed it up best Thursday night when he said local government agencies have shared values, worries and aspirations.

A California Highway patrol officer talks to a woman who was injured when her car went end-over-end after hitting a guardrail on the Skyway about 12:40 p.m. today.

Pat Walsh is a native of Elk Grove, CA. He graduated from Elk Grove High School in 1978.

The Chico City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to opt in to the Property Assessed Clean Energy program that helps businesses pay for improvements through their property taxes over a number of years.

Our view: It won't be easy replacing Dave Burkland as city manager, but that doesn't mean the council should sweeten the pot.

Two cousins were inspired by the Marsh Junior High School students who stood on busy corners to "fill the boot" to save Bidwell Mansion from closure.