Recent History: Chico, CA has been in the news a lot since the devastating fire that destroyed its neighbor, Paradise. It became the the staging ground for Cal Fire and volunteers from around the state and country. Chico was also inundated with almost 20,000 displaced persons. The community was impacted greatly but is slowly recovering.[…]
My favorite small town is a gem located 90 miles north of Sacramento. Its economic drivers are Chico State University, agribusiness, healthcare, local government, and craft beer pioneer, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. Chico’s 90,000+ residents enjoy an abundance of diversions in California’s Central Valley. On the Go: Chico is a cycling enthusiast’s paradise. Bidwell Park,[…]
Bike Chico Chico, California is a cycling enthusiast’s paradise. Bidwell Park, its crown jewel, is one of the largest city parks in the US (3,670 acres), with over 25 miles of dirt bike trails. Chico State, the second oldest school in the California state system, encourages CSU students, staff and faculty to leave their cars[…]