Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things Chico and Durham have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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| Schools | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Mortgage | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Area Information | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| City Sites | |
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| Biggs - | |
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| Gridley - | |
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| Oroville Mercury Register - | |
| Paradise - | |
| Paradise Post - Serving the Paradise, California area since 1945 | |
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| Entertainment | |
| Blue Room Theater - | |
| Butte County Entertainment - | |
| Butte County Pioneer Memorial Museum - | |
| Chico Art Center - | |
| Chinese Temple - | |
| Paradise Depot Museum - | |
| Paradise Performing Arts Center - | |
| Yo-Yo Museum - Yo-Yo Museum The National Yo-Yo Museum chronologically displays the evolution of the yo-yo, and the marketing techniques that were responsible for the toy's popularity. It offers a look into a unique pastime of American youth. There are collections of nostalgic photos of campaigns and tournaments which relive the fun yo-yos have brought to kids throughout the decades | |
| Hospitals | |
| Enloe Medical Center - | |
| Feather River Hospital - | |
| Oroville Hospital - Oroville Hospital committed to providing the finest medical care in a friendly and compassionate environment | |
| Public Health Department - Public Health Department "Our goal is to prevent disease and to protect you, our public, from negative health outcomes" | |
| Law Enforcement | |
| Butte County Superior Court - Butte County Superior Court creates a court environment deserving of community respect by: resolving disputes according to law; ensuring and protecting peoples' rights; taking a leadership role in preserving order in society; and providing exceptional, accessible and fair justice services to all | |
| District Attorney - District Attorney committed to providing professional, reliable services that further the protection of all residents of Butte County | |
| Fire Department - Fire Department protects the people of Butte County, their lives, property and livelihood, from fire and other threats to life safety in a caring and professional manner | |
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| Public Administrator - Public Administrator Provides assistance to elderly and dependent adults who are victims of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, and helps pay for services provided to disabled adults and children so that they can remain safely in their own home | |
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| Treasurer-Tax-Collector - Treasurer-Tax-Collector "To collect, safeguard and productively invest the publics money utilizing prudent and effective financial management strategies" | |
| Library | |
| Butte County Library - Butte County Library We have six library branches in our system. They are located in the cities of Biggs, Chico, Durham, Gridley, Oroville, and Paradise. Our bookmobile visits other locations in the county to provide materials for those in-between our city branches | |
| Meriam Library - Meriam Library University of Chico public library | |
| Stirling City Library - Stirling City Library The purpose of the library is to bring the town together, that it's a fun place for them to come, and hopefully provide something for kids and adults alike to do in town | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Newspapers | |
| Chico Enterprise-Record - | |
| Chico News and Review - | |
| Parks | |
| Bidwell Park - Bidwell Park is ranked as one of the largest parks in the United States, due to its size. Comprised of over 3670 acres of land with many trails and activities for locals and visitors to enjoy, it stretches nearly 11 miles! | |
| Durham Recreation and Park District - Durham Recreation and Park District Feather Falls The water falls 640 feet down as the Feather River makes its way down the canyons into the valley below. Feather Falls, the sixth highest waterfall in the U.S., is one of the most magnificent attractions in Butte County. | |
| Gray Lodge Wildlife Refuge - Gray Lodge Wildlife Refuge Gray Lodge Wildlife Refuge attracts millions of birds annually, especially waterfowl, as they migrate along the Pacific Flyway | |
| Lake Oroville - Lake Oroville Lake Oroville and its waterways and attractions. | |
| Oroville Area Hiking - | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Chico Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Tax Information | |
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| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
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| Transportation | |
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| Chico Area Transit System - | |
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| Greyhound Bus Lines - | |
