The City of Chico with a population of approximately 120,000 is the largest city in Butte County. The City offers a learning community with a rich culture and a young spirit. Chico is known as a well-managed city that values quality infrastructure and services, and maintains a special sense of community and small-town living as it has developed into a vibrant regional center for business, recreation and cultural activities. Chico is a magnet to individuals seeking an environment where you can live and work while enjoying unparalleled access to outdoor recreation and the social spirit of an involved community. Chico is located at the northeast edge of the Sacramento Valley and provides ready access to large metropolitan areas like the San Francisco Bay Area and the Sacramento region with