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Gorrill Ranch receives Chico Electric sustainability award

The local family-owned company Chico Electric awarded its annual NC "Cec" Nielsen Memorial Founder's Sustainability Award to Gorrill Ranch on Friday for its investment into a total of 894 kilowatts of solar production on their property.

Corrie Davis, board chair of Gorrill Ranch, center, speaks to an audience of Chico Electric employees and local government leaders in acceptance of the Chico Electric N.C. "Cec" Nielson Memorial Founder's Sustainability Award on Friday, March 29, 2024 in Durham, California. (Michael Weber/Enterprise-Record)

The Department of Water Resources announced a second increase in the State Water Project allocation forecast for 2024, doubling the previous forecast from 15 to 30% of requested supplies to contractors south of the California Delta.

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DWR doubles water allocation forecast to 30%

Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed Bob Mulholland to a vacant seat on the Silver Dollar Fair's board of directors. Mulholland said he was pleased to be a part of the board and grateful for the appointment.

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Bob Mulholland appointed to Silver Dollar Fair board

During the Garden Blitz community volunteers from throughout the county roll up their sleeves and pitch in to help build and install vegetable garden beds at homes in their communities.

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Garden Blitz returns to Butte County

By Kyra Gottesman

March 10, 2024 at 4:15 a.m.

During the Garden Blitz community volunteers from throughout the county roll up their sleeves and...

A vocational training program at Chico’s Jesus Center is soon to get a fair boost and a presence at the local farmers market, thanks to a grant creating paid stipends for people participating in the nonprofit’s shelter and housing programs.

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Jesus Center gains funding for vocational training stipends

By Michael Weber

March 9, 2024 at 4:05 a.m.

A vocational training program at Chico’s Jesus Center is soon to get a fair boost...

Almond trees are in bloom around the north state, and bees worked among the blossoms Wednesday in an orchard near Durham.

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Blossom bloom | Photos

By Dan Reidel

March 1, 2024 at 4:25 a.m.

Almond trees are in bloom around the north state, and bees worked among the blossoms...

Chicoans reflected upon Tom Dauterman, local entrepreneur and philanthropist who died Monday at age 81 after a long bout with cancer.

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Entrepreneur Tom Dauterman remembered for generosity, mechanical acumen

By Evan Tuchinsky

February 28, 2024 at 4:01 a.m.

Chicoans reflected upon Tom Dauterman, local entrepreneur and philanthropist who died Monday at age 81...

Under a warm sunny sky belying the winter season, almond blossom petals gently fell and created ground cover resembling snowflakes in orchards around southwest Chico on Friday.

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Snow blossoms | Photo

By Evan Tuchinsky

February 24, 2024 at 4:00 a.m.

Under a warm sunny sky belying the winter season, almond blossom petals gently fell and...

After the most recent storm systems came with a significant amount of precipitation, the California Department of Water Resources announced Wednesday that it would be upping its requested water allocation from 10% to 15%.

DWR raises State Water Project allocation to 15% for 2024

By Jake Hutchison

February 23, 2024 at 4:26 p.m.

After the most recent storm systems came with a significant amount of precipitation, the California...

A new food stand at an Oroville garden is one of two already placed in the county by the Butte County Local Food Network. More are on the way.

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Butte County Local Food Network spreads love of produce with free food stands

By Kyra Gottesman

January 8, 2024 at 2:46 a.m.

A new food stand at an Oroville garden is one of two already placed in...

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