CHICO — The 53rd Almond Bowl is upon us. Crosstown rivals Chico High School and Pleasant Valley High School meet on the gridiron to see which team takes home bragging rights for the calendar year.

CHICO — It’s an ever-growing city that houses a state university and so much more. Have you ever wondered how Chico got its name? Unknown, initially to John Bidwell, William Dickey and Farwell ...