Chico is one step closer to bringing back commercial flights
In about a year, we could see flights to and from LAX offered at the Chico Airport.
Posted: Mar 31, 2021 5:57 PM
Updated: Mar 31, 2021 6:30 PM
Posted By: Dani Masten
CHICO, Calif. - Currently, several planes fill the Chico Airport but not the type people can buy a ticket and fly on. However, commercial flights could soon be departing out of the airport. My immediate thought is that s great, Chico resident, Sequoia Wann said. I think that is amazing because honestly because everyone has to drive to Sacramento, Chico resident, Guadalupe Cabrera said.
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FREMONT, Calif., Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Water and Waste Digest awarded the highly coveted 2020 Top Project Award to the City of Chico and Ekster and Associates, Inc for implementing an ammonia control project at the Chico wastewater treatment plant. This project was awarded for saving more than 50% of the energy, removing considerably more nutrient pollutants than before, and improving treatment reliability. The cost of wastewater treatment in Chico was reduced by more than $100/million gallons ($200,000/year). This project also reduces greenhouse emissions by the amount equal to annual emissions from more than 170 vehicles.
Chico aerial view
Chico, Paradise sewer project unanimously reaches second phase
Paradise Sewer Project moves on to an 18-month Environmental Impact Review and will be grant-funded.
Posted: Feb 8, 2021 7:43 PM
Updated: Feb 8, 2021 7:54 PM
Posted By: Brandon Downs
PARADISE, Calif. - Chico City Council unanimously voted to analyze and study the current and future needs for the Chico Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) to develop a regional sewer connection to Paradise, according to the Town of Paradise.
The connection will be from a specified area in Paradise, called the Sewer Service Area, and will include many parcels along Skyway, Pearson, and Clark Road.
Chico City Council appointed their Mayor and Vice Mayor to a Sewer Regionalization Project Advisory Committee. This includes the Mayor and Vice Mayor of Paradise and will be facilitated by the Regional Water Quality Control board over the course of the planned 18-month Environmental Impact Review (EIR).
Bill Introduced to help Paradise sewer and water projects
Assemblyman James Gallagher (R-Yuba City) has introduced a bill to help fast-track two construction projects for the town of Paradise.
Posted: Jan 21, 2021 4:15 PM
Posted By: Linda Watkins-Bennett
PARADISE, CALIF. - Assemblyman James Gallagher (R-Yuba City) has introduced a bill to help fast-track two construction projects for the town of Paradise.
The town is working to establish a sewer system for the first time in its history, as part of Camp Fire rebuilding efforts. Before the fire Paradise was the largest unsewered community in California. The town is moving forward with studying a regional pipeline to transport wastewater to the City of Chico Water Pollution Control Plant.
1,239 Building Permits issued
532 Homes Rebuilt (certificate of occupancy issued)
289 Multi-Family Permit Applications Received
234 Multi-Family Permits Issued
Other Updates
Business Update: Over the last year, Paradise has welcomed new and returning businesses to its community. Recently, Déjà vu Nursery, Tractor Supply Co., and Joy Lynn’s Candies are a few of the more recent additions to Paradise. The Town said it has seen interest increase from businesses looking to open in Paradise. In order to support business owners through the process, Town Staff meets with prospective businesses to walk them through the permitting and opening process to ensure a smooth experience. If you are thinking about opening a business in Paradise, please reach out to the business liaison Colette Curtis at (530) 872-6291 x112 or ccurtis@townofparadise.com to schedule a business development meeting.