I love Chico! I've lived here 35 years now, came here as a student and never left. This is an awesome town. Thanks for the great write-up! Not only do we have a fabulous park and the awesomeness that is Sierra Nevada, but we have several wineries in the area as well as a fabulous downtown. :)

We also have a thriving business and technology community. Come to Chico and I'll hire you!

Congratulations Chico. Don't forget to visit the Town of Paradise, located up the Skyway 12 miles above Chico in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. The Spring and Fall in Paradise, and surrounding areas, are spectacular. Wild flowers bloom abundantly, colorful trees like Dogwoods and Redbud put on a proud display. There is something for everyone. Gold Nuggett Museum, Paradise Performing Arts Center, Theatre on the Ridge, hiking, biking, golfing, walking trails, hunting, fishing, boating opportunities, parks and Beautiful Paradise Lake. Every month there's an event happening that will be right up your alley - car buffs, gardeners, bird watchers, music fans, history lovers, wine enthusiasts and more. Johnny Appleseed days. Gold Nuggett days parade celebrating the find of a 54 pound nuggett in 1859.

Congratulations Chico. Don't forget to visit the Town of Paradise, located up the Skyway 12 miles above Chico in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. The Spring and Fall in Paradise, and surrounding areas, are spectacular. Wild flowers bloom abundantly, colorful trees like Dogwoods and Redbud put on a proud display. There is something for everyone. Gold Nuggett Museum, Paradise Performing Arts Center, Theatre on the Ridge, hiking, biking, golfing, walking trails, hunting, fishing, boating opportunities, parks and Beautiful Paradise Lake. Every month there's an event happening that will be right up your alley - car buffs, gardeners, bird watchers, music fans, history lovers, wine enthusiasts and more. Johnny Appleseed days. Gold Nuggett days parade celebrating the find of a 54 pound nuggett in 1859.

Arrived in '73, left in '80 and then back in '95. Hard to beat Chico really. SF is 3 hours away and the Pacific North Coast is too. You can't really call Chico an old mining camp though. The mines were south and up in the hills nearer the Feather River. It's probably better to say that development of California agriculture, California's preservation of nature and higher education California took root here due to the founder's interests and efforts. Then again he and his wife did enjoy camping with John Muir. It's just a great place :D

I love Chico!

Chico! I came in 1995 and this is where I'll stay...this is a great place to make your roots. I traveled across the U.S. for a couple of years and always raved about this town. It is so great to be back...it is a sigh of relief.

Chico! I came in 1995 and this is where I'll stay...this is a great place to make your roots. I traveled across the U.S. for a couple of years and always raved about this town. It is so great to be back...it is a sigh of relief.

Love it here. I have came and gone and come back again..cannot beat it for a place to live and raise a family...not sure where you got all your information...it is somewhat off (Mining camp? first time i have heard that...) but it is a great place none-the-less.

Love it here. I have came and gone and come back again..cannot beat it for a place to live and raise a family...not sure where you got all your information...it is somewhat off (Mining camp? first time i have heard that...) but it is a great place none-the-less.

Of course I love Chico!!!!!!!!!!! It is where my "Dream Come True" daughter resides and my granddaughter Lusa. I might be headed up that way soon to be residing there also. I love the friendly-ness of the town and the happy spirit it has. I am a labor coach and I love babies so will look forward to meeting lots of you!!!!!!!!!!! Hi My Girl!!!!!!!!! Mama Loves You!!!!

OROVILLE RULES! BTW, Ken Grossman never graduated from Chico State; however, he did graduate from Butte College outside of Oroville.

25 year Chico Resident Yeah Chico is great don't forget about all of the murders that have recently taken place and the high incidence of rape though. Chico is now also a hub for gangs and drugs because of the small police force. The price of homes to rent or buy are highly overpriced. Please take the time to read about the recent crimes in the newspapers or on the TV news sites for yourself before forming your opinion and don't listen to the hype by these hungry real estate agents.

No offense intended but I think William is a little over zealous with his opinion on the crime problems effecting Chico and he obviously has a problem with Real Estate agents. However, if you check the actual statistics the crime rate here in Chico is really quite low....maybe William is comparing our crime rate to Shangrila or Utopia...... Chico is amazing place to raise children, has a strong sense of community and pride and is absolutely beautiful! Yay Chico!

I've lived in Chico for nearly eight years now and I would hardly classify this town as having an abundance of job opportunities or an affordable housing market - In fact many commute into Chico from Orland, Gridley, Paradise, etc...because of the high housing market and lack of affordable options - And I hate to bring up the rowdiness of the college community and our poor infrastructure - Power outages occur often and our roads are horrific. No amount of bicycle commuting can solve that.

I am Successful old hippy. Graduated Cal State Chico in 1972. Wanted to stay there for the free spirit for which it was. Couldn't find a job anywhere that paid a decent $. Chico is like a wild woman. Love it but be careful! From reading the blogs it doesn't sound like Chico has changed much over the years. Except perhaps being bigger than then.

It's a gem of a town, one of the most beautiful in the U.S. The problem is affordability. No jobs, but expensive real estate. I made it work for a while since I was desperate to live there, but had to leave for a living wage. Go back all the time, it's my spiritual home.