What major things happened in Chico in 2008? What were the trends? Have you noticed any peculiar ones? See 2007 and 2009.
New Trends
- It appeared as if 2008 was the year of the Tatto Parlors with at least three new ones opening downtown and more opening all over town. This is continuing into 2009.
- In December, downtown began to brim with choices of Mediterranean restaurants with newcomers Broadway St. Market & Deli and Petra Mediterranean Cuisine. Of course the old stand-by, Sultan's Bistro, still exists in the Phoenix Building, complete with Belly Dancers.
Continuing Trends
Major Events
Major News
- Mervyns went out of business December 2008, losing Chico up to 162 jobs.