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Chico

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Chico (chē`kō), city (1990 pop. 40,079), Butte co., N Calif., in a region noted for its almond and walnut production; inc. 1872. Olives, kiwi fruit, grain, and nursery stock are also grown, and cattle are raised. Principal manufactures are processed foods, aircraft parts, and beer. California State Univ. Chico is there. Lassen Volcanic National Park Lassen Peak, 10,457 ft (3,187 m) high, is officially an active volcano even though the last major eruption occurred in 1914; it was intermittently active until 1921. The peak was a prominent landmark in the mid-1800s for westward travelers to California.
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announced the sale of Rogue Valley and Chico Malls on behalf of Gregory Greenfield & Associates, Ltd.
APPOINTED AND PROMOTED: Paul Zingg, an experienced higher ed leader, has been tapped to be the next president of California's Chico State University.
California State University, Chico has been a leader in technology and learning for many years.
 
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