Hear What's Happening Around Chico
Live police, fire, and emergency activity across Butte County and the North State — on a scanner that's ready to listen the moment it arrives.
Ever hear sirens and wonder what's going on? A police scanner keeps you tuned in to your own neighborhood — Chico Police and Butte County deputies on patrol, fire and medical crews responding, crashes on Highway 99, and weather warnings. We program yours to Chico before it ships, so there is nothing to set up. Turn it on and you are listening.
What you'll be listening to
Your neighborhood
Chico Police and the Butte County Sheriff on patrol and responding to calls — what's happening on your side of town, as it happens.
Fire & rescue
CAL FIRE and Butte County crews on structure fires, medical emergencies, and the wildland fires this region knows all too well.
Highway 99
Highway Patrol on crashes, closures, and traffic on Highway 99 and the roads around Chico.
Storms & safety
NOAA weather alerts and wildfire-season activity for the North State — the information that matters most when conditions turn.
We do the hard part
Every scanner ships hand-programmed to your exact ZIP code — no cables, no software, no channel lists to hunt down. It arrives loaded for Chico and ready to go. Power it on, press scan, and start listening.
Want it tuned to a specific spot? Tell us your ZIP code and we'll set your scanner up for exactly what's live in your area — your street, a relative's neighborhood, wherever you want to listen.
Check your ZIP here.
Frequently asked questions
What can I hear on a police scanner in Chico?
The live activity around town — Chico Police and the Butte County Sheriff calls, CAL FIRE and county crews on emergencies, Highway 99 traffic, and NOAA weather alerts. If something is happening near you, you'll usually hear it first on a scanner.
Do I have to set it up or program it myself?
No. Your scanner arrives hand-programmed to your ZIP code with the local channels already loaded — no computer, no cable, no software. Turn it on and press scan.
Is it legal to listen to a police scanner in California?
Yes. Owning and listening to a police scanner is legal in California, and no license is required to listen. It's a hobby many people use to stay informed about their community.
How fast will it arrive?
Each scanner is programmed to order and then shipped free anywhere in the United States. If you need it sent to a different address than the one you're listening for, just leave a note at checkout.
Can you set it up for a nearby town instead?
Absolutely. We can program your scanner for any location — Chico, Oroville, Paradise, and Durham, or anywhere else. Enter the ZIP you want to listen to in our checker, or leave it in your order notes.
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