Just along the Esplanade, right next door to Bidwell Manor, stands a new tribute to the Northern California region. The Gateway Science Museum, which opened last month, captures more than a few of the qualities that Chico holds dear. The museum hopes to become a symbol of unity between the community and CSU campus, it [...]

Panighetti’s Eatery opened on Dec. 7 and already it’s the talk of the town. From their eclectic menu to their friendly customer service, the owners have created a meal worth remembering.
“It’s been great, better than I expected,” said Mark Panighetti, owner of Panigetti’s Eatery. “Five nights a week we’ve been packed.”
Panighetti’s has brought the family [...]

There is no replacement for the warmth of a roaring fireplace during the winter months. The crackling and glow from a fire offers comfort, relaxation, and cheer. Of course, there are drawbacks to burning wood. Not everyone wants to cut down the tree out front for firewood or even burn wood at all. Yet the [...]

Born in Washington state and raised in Chico, John Peters virtually grew up within the expanses of Upper Bidwell Park. The natural terrain of his youth would prove to be his inspiration later in life as he transitioned from the realms of music and art into the world of photography. For the last three years, [...]

A crowd of about 30 pug admirers gathered outside the large portable fence as their dogs partied together. For the past eight years the club called “Pug Sunday” has met to socialize themselves and their dogs. On the first Sunday of each month they meet in Hooker Oak Park in Chico at 1:00p.m.. The long [...]

The Chico Certified Farmers’ Market and the Network for a Healthy California—Children’s Power Play! Campaign (Network) brought the community together on August 8th, 2009 to celebrate the 10th Annual Tomato Saturday and enjoy a fun day of healthy eating and local buying. Over 1,000 residents flooded the market for Tomato Saturday, a festival that reminds [...]

Curb appeal value is the attractiveness of your home & grounds as perceived by passersby. Why is curb appeal value important? If you are planning on moving you want the exterior to reflect the interior beauty of your home. You can never ask more for your home than what it looks like from the curb. [...]