Polar plunge persists amid swift water warnings, heavy rain

1 January 2026, 10:36 am

CHICO — Despite warnings from safety officials, caution tape and heavy rain, more than 50 people dove into Sycamore Pool for the annual Chico Polar Bear Plunge. “We got safety divers on the right,” ...... Read More »

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