Since 1977, Chico News & Review has delivered independent, award-winning journalism to the greater Chico area – covering wildfires, local government, the arts and community voices. As one of Northern California’s most trusted alternative voices, CN&R is committed to its mission: to inform, inspire, and foster community engagement through in-depth stories and ongoing coverage of local culture, the arts and events.
Each year, we also celebrate the best our community has to offer with the Best of Chico awards – where thousands of readers vote to recognize their favorite local businesses, artists, restaurants, and community champions. It’s our way of honoring the people and places that make Chico such a vibrant and special place to live.
Explore what makes Chico weird, wonderful, and uniquely Chico. Support our work – and the future of independent media – by engaging with our stories and supporting our mission.
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Since 2010, N&R Publications has helped hundreds of organizations bring their missions to life through powerful, human-centered storytelling. We create custom print publications and tell digital stories that combine professional journalism and compelling photography to move readers – and move the needle.
We work closely with nonprofits, government agencies, and mission-driven organizations to clarify the stories behind their work. Using in-depth interviews and a journalistic tone, we craft rich, inspirational narratives that spotlight real people and real experiences – illustrating impact in a way data alone can’t.
With more than 775 successful projects across sectors from health and environment to education and social justice, we’re experts in making complex issues accessible and engaging. Whether you're looking to build awareness, educate communities, or drive behavior change, N&R Publications delivers authentic, story-based content that connects.
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Since 1989, SN&R has been the independent voice of Northern California’s capital. From watchdog reporting to community music, theater and arts coverage, SN&R celebrates the culture, people, and issues that shape Sacramento.
As a founding member of Solving Sacramento, we’re proud to collaborate with a diverse coalition of nonprofit and for-profit newsrooms, community partners, and educational institutions. Together, we produce and share in-depth stories that tackle the region’s most urgent challenges – like affordable housing and revitalizing the arts. By highlighting real-world solutions, we aim to drive awareness and spark positive change through community-powered journalism.
SN&R remains committed to telling stories that matter and that will make a difference in our community. Support our work – and the future of independent media—by engaging with our stories and supporting our mission.
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Browse previous Best of Sacramento and Sacramento Area Music Awards (SAMMIES) winners.
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Independent Journalism Fund
The News & Review Independent Journalism Fund’s mission is simple: to investigate and report on the important issues that affect our Northern California communities, to amplify the voices of the under-represented, and to foster greater public awareness and engagement around these issues. Through our independent, award-winning journalism, we strive to hold those in power accountable and empower our readers with the information they need to make informed decisions. As a non-profit and non-partisan fund, we rely on the generosity of our supporters to continue producing high-quality journalism that makes a difference. Every donation to our fund is tax-deductible and goes directly towards supporting our mission. Thank you for your support.
Solving Sacramento
As a founding member of Solving Sacramento, the News & Review is proud to be part of a collaborative effort to produce and share news stories on the critical issues that impact the greater Sacramento metro region. Our collaborative includes a diverse group of non-profit and for-profit local newsrooms, educational institutions, and community partners who are committed to working together to drive positive change through journalism. In 2022, we launched two initiatives: solutions to the affordable housing crisis and solutions to rebooting the arts. We aim to raise awareness about these pressing issues and showcase innovative solutions that can help move our community forward. We are currently raising funds to support our efforts and ensure that we have the resources needed to produce high-quality journalism that makes a real difference in the lives of our readers. Thank you for your support of Solving Sacramento.
Letters to the Future
The News & Review's Letters to the Future project was created with a simple but powerful goal: to ask some of the most insightful and creative minds of our time to write letters to future generations, predicting the outcome of the critical U.N. climate talks in 2015. We invited authors, artists, scientists, and other thought leaders to share their perspectives on this crucial issue. These letters were published in 40 alternative weeklies and other media outlets across the country, reaching a combined audience of over four million print readers and 11 million online visitors. But we didn't stop there. We also sent these letters directly to hundreds of targeted delegates and citizens ahead of the U.N. climate talks in Paris. We believe that by harnessing the power of journalism and creativity, we can help shape a better future for all.