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flag Chico downtown sales dipped 0.4% in Q3 2025, defying "empty downtown" claims amid ongoing homelessness and policy debates.

flag A 2025 third-quarter sales tax report shows a 0.4% decline in Chico downtown receipts, countering claims of an empty downtown, while city leaders discuss a deputy HR director’s pay raise, marijuana policy, and potential business closures. flag Despite economic strain and rising Cal State fees, activity persists. flag Residents are pushing for more housing solutions, citing insufficient and hard-to-access shelters, and advocating for tiny homes and managed campgrounds to address the ongoing homelessness crisis. flag Meanwhile, a fatal skiing accident in Truckee, the passing of Corning’s longtime coach Gary Burton, and concerns over AI surveillance in schools are among local developments.

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