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From 245 to 407: Victory Barber Shop’s New Chapter Begins

After eight years at the same location, Victory Barber Shop is moving, with a grand opening set for November.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor-in-Chief • October 15, 2024

Currently located at 245 Walnut, the shop will now be moving just down the street to 407 Walnut, next to Taps, with the grand opening set for November 1. Co-owned by local barbers Jose Mercado “Pepe,”...

Roadrunner crew crushes Laney in Butte’s first home football game of the season

Butte’s first home game goes perfectly, with Robby Snelling’s team demonstrating highly competitive football and defeating Laney 30-14.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula and Garrett Breedon • September 19, 2024

On September 14, Butte College played their first home football game of the season against Laney. This matchup, played at a filled-up Cowan Stadium, was the perfect opportunity for the Roadrunners to...

Bedrock Park closed for repairs until fall

Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief • August 22, 2024

Bedrock Park in Oroville has been temporarily closed for maintenance and repairs, a chain link fence has been wrapped around the park blocking the public from accessing the park. A fire that happened...

UPDATE: Park Fire

49% Contained

Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief • August 16, 2024

Park fire is now 49% contained with over 429,263 acres burned spanning four counties Butte, Tehama, Shasta, and Plumas. The Park fire started July 24, 2024, near Alligator Hole in Upper Bidwell Park near...

Butte County Fair 2024

Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief • August 15, 2024

Step right up for a fair-tasting time with fun and games at the Butte County Fair and Sportsman Expo, August 22-25, 2024, at the Butte County Fairgrounds 199 E Hazel St. Gridley, CA. This year the Butte...

BUFF 2024 Updates

The Butte Film Festival is coming! With new dates and a new venue, the event plans to become Northern California's top student film festival.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor-in-Chief • August 12, 2024

The 2024 Butte Film Festival is approaching, and with that, we announce multiple changes in the festival’s programming that have been made. As per multiple reports here on The Roadrunner, the event...

Join the Chico Aguilas FC Soccer Camp and Train with a Pro

Experience top-tier soccer training with Francisco 'Paco' Torres at Chico Aguilas FC's camp on August 17-18. Open to boys and girls aged 8-18, the camp offers professional guidance and autographed gear

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor-in-Chief • July 27, 2024

August 17-18, the organization “Chico Aguilas FC” will be hosting a two-day soccer camp featuring Mexican legend Francisco “Paco” Torres. The event will take place at Pleasant Valley High...

A Peach-tastic Day at the Marysville Peach Festival

Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief • July 21, 2024

This last weekend, the Marysville Peach Festival, started by the Sodaro family 24 years ago, has brought many families and businesses together in a peach-ious gem of all things peach and love. The triple-digit...

Big Boy Locomotive Whistle Stop in Oroville

Crowds flock to see restored technology.

Andrew Vojta, Editor-in-Chief • July 13, 2024

A captivating sight occurred in Oroville on Thursday, as a blast from the past rolled into town. The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive is the world's largest operating locomotive. On July...

Threads of Unity: Chico Islamic Center’s Eid Al Adha Gathering

Discover how the Chico Islamic Center's Eid Al-Adha celebration showcased the town's cultural diversity, uniting neighbors in shared values of hospitality, inclusivity, and mutual respect.

Shaheera Abbasi, Staff Writer • July 7, 2024

Three weeks ago on June 18, an Eid Al Adha event hosted by the Chico Islamic Center brought together local Butte County community members from various faith backgrounds, including Jewish, Quaker, and Christian...

Local Sunday League Organizers Meet To Confront Ongoing Violence

A Sunday League soccer match between Farmers and Brazucas ended in chaos with a post-game brawl that saw blood spilled and police involvement. As violence continues to plague the league, organizers met to find solutions to preserve the season and avoid a possible ban from the fields, which would result in the league's demise.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor-in-Chief • July 3, 2024

On Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 10 AM, Farmers took on Brazucas in a soccer game valid for the seventh round of the local Sunday league. The game played in Orland at the North Valley High School field,...

Thompson Fire Ignites In Oroville

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor-in-Chief • July 2, 2024

Today, July 2, 2024, Butte County’s latest fire broke out at approximately 11:45 AM. The fire, which is being referred to as the Thompson Fire, began on Cherokee Road and Thompson Flat Road in Oroville...