City of Chico

The Chico community came together last night during a community vigil to mourn the loss of the Bidwell Mansion. The mansion was a place where memories were made, and history came alive. To view all of the speakers at the community vigil including Mayor Kasey Reynolds; Steve Perez, President, CSU, Chico; Adrienne Glatz, President, Board of Directors, Bidwell Mansion Association; and Henry Hansen, Senior Pastor, Bidwell Presbyterian Church see the following link: https://bit.ly/4gxL4UE.

There will be a community vigil at Children’s Park tonight, December 11th, at 06:30 PM. Speakers will include: 👉Mayor Kasey Reynolds 👉Steve Perez, President, CSU, Chico 👉Adrienne Glatz, President, Board of Directors, Bidwell Mansion Association 👉Henry Hansen, Senior Pastor, Bidwell Presbyterian Church

The prescribed burn originally scheduled for December 6th, has been rescheduled to Thursday, December 12th. The City of Chico Park Division and Fire Department, in partnership with the Butte County Resource Conservation District, Prescribed Burn Association, Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve, Mechoopda Tribe, Deer Creek Resources, and Butte County Cal-TREX, will conduct a prescribed pile burn in Middle Bidwell Park on Thursday, December 12th, contingent on weather. The pile burning will begin at approximately 12:00 p.m. and will last until Friday morning. See press release for additional information: https://bit.ly/4gsSPer .

City of Chico Mayor Kasey Reynolds comments regarding the tragic Bidwell Mansion fire: “Last night’s fire at the Bidwell Mansion is a devastating loss for Chico. Our firefighters, whether on duty or off, gave their all in the face of this fire. Chico Fire Department coordinated with Chico Police Department, Cal Fire, CSUC PD, State Parks, Butte EMS, Chico Public Works, PGE, and Cal Water on the response to the incident. California State Parks has primary jurisdiction for the incident, and we are coordinating efforts with them. The City of Chico Fire Marshall is working directly with State Parks and state investigators to determine the cause of the fire. As we recover from the loss of our iconic Bidwell Mansion, we’ll continue to rely on the strength of our community to move forward.”

The City of Chico is calling on residents to share their vision for the community by participating in the 2025-2029 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Plan Survey. This important survey will help determine how federal funds are allocated to benefit Chico’s low-income populations over the next five years. Access the survey directly here: 👉English - https://lnkd.in/gqyzqwC4 👉Spanish - https://lnkd.in/gNZ2DK-M For more information and to access a flyer on the survey see: https://bit.ly/3DcBZlO.

Beginning today, portions of Bruce Road from Skyway to Concord Avenue will reopen for public use! This segment will have traffic control measures in place while crews continue construction activities in the area. For more information see the press release: https://bit.ly/41ruQYE. The City appreciates the community's on-going cooperation and patience while construction continues on this major roadway improvement project! #MeasureH #ChicoRoadConstruction

Through December 24th, visitors and downtown employees can enjoy FREE 2-hour parking in designated areas from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. If you’re parked in a 2-hour zone, there’s no need to pay, but time limits will be enforced to ensure parking turnover. In long-term (10-hour) zones, your first 2 hours are free! If you need more time, you can pay using the Passport App. If you prefer to pay at a kiosk or meter, you must return to the same kiosk or meter where you parked to pay for additional time. Come downtown to shop, dine, and enjoy all the festive activities this holiday season!

The prescribed burn that was planned for the Horse Arena area in Middle Bidwell Park for today has been postponed due to weather concerns. The burn may be rescheduled to Thursday, December 12th. The City will alert residents of the new burn date once it has been finalized.

The City of Chico Park Division and Fire Department, in partnership with the Butte County Resource Conservation District, Prescribed Burn Association, Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve, Mechoopda Tribe, Deer Creek Resources, and Butte County Cal-TREX, have scheduled a prescribed pile burn in Middle Bidwell Park on Friday, December 6th, contingent on weather. The pile burning will begin at approximately 10:00 a.m. and will last until Saturday morning. See press release for additional information: https://bit.ly/3Vo6U4S.

As a reminder, the regularly scheduled City Council meeting has been moved from Tuesday, December 3rd to Wednesday, December 4th. The public can access the agenda here: https://lnkd.in/giQct9wu 24 hours in advance, pursuant to the requirements of the Brown Act for special meetings. Anyone with questions can contact the City Clerk's Office at 530-896-7250.