Town of Paradise Weekly Recovery Update 5-17-23

TOP POP: Open House at Paradise Fire Station 81

Save the Date: Looking for something fun to do on Saturday, May 20? Check out the FREE May TOP POP event with the Paradise Fire Department! You’ll get a chance to go inside a fire truck, learn about fire safety and prevention, check out the remodeled fire station, and more.

Saturday, May 20, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Paradise Fire Station 81

767 Birch St, Paradise, CA 95969

RESOURCES & UPDATES

Residential Ignition Resistant Improvement Program

The Town of Paradise is excited to announce that after many years of advocacy and planning, we are launching our Residential Ignition Resistant Improvement Program.  This program helps with the cost of eligible improvements that will help make homes that survived the  Camp Fire in Paradise more resilient.  Applications will be accepted through July 30, 2023 or until the program is full. The program is limited to $90,000 in improvements per property. The property owner is responsible for 25% of the total cost of improvements. Find out more about the program and how to apply at townofparadise.com.

Ribbon Cutting: Paradise Sports Cards & Memorabilia & Stonewater Inc.

Celebrate two great businesses at their new location, May 18th 6848 Skyway Suite K & J from 5:30-6:30pm. Enjoy light refreshments and take the opportunity to explore both businesses.

Antsy McClain and The Trailer Park Troubadours

Antsy and The Trailer Park Troubadours bring their support for the rebuilding of Paradise with this concert to benefit the PPAC May 19th. The show is from 7-10:00pm at the Paradise Performing Arts Center. Visit the Paradise Chamber of Commerce website to purchase your tickets.

Habitat for Humanity of Butte County Women Build Fundraiser 2023

Women Build is a fun, exciting opportunity for women to come together on May 20th and 21st and build a strong community. To find more information about the event and if you would like to volunteer, please register at buttehabitat.org.

Deja Vu Spring Peddlers Fair

Come to The Vu and have a day filled with fun for the whole family while supporting local vendors on May 20th. You get to enjoy a huge nursery sale, food, drinks, vendors and much more at Deja Vu Nursery, 5424 Foster from 9:00am- 4:00pm.

Lookout Trail RC Crawl

Hey crawlers and RC car enthusiasts-Join the excellent folks at AMAIN Hobbies at Bille Park for an epic trail crawl out to the Lookout Point May 20th. This free event is organized to continue bringing RC and Drone enthusiasts up to the Ridge to enjoy the RC specific amenities at Bille Park from 9:00am- 12:00pm.

Moms Of The Ridge Spring Fling Fundraising Event

May 20th is the 1st Annual Spring Fling Festival at the Terry Ashe Recreation Center from 10:00am-4:00pm. Free admission and plenty to do! An event you won’t want to miss!

Astronomy at The Lake

Grab your kayak and paddle out on this great experience exploring Paradise Lake on May 20th. A guided twilight & sky tour will be provided from 6:30-10:30pm. You can BYO kayak or rent one from PRPD. Make sure you register for the event and find out more information at paradiseprpd.com

Burn Permits 

Effective Saturday April 1st, 2023, the Town of Paradise permitted burn start time changed from 8:45 am to 6:00 am. Residential and Fuel Reduction permits issued prior to April 1st, 2023, will not reflect the change in burn hours but permittees will be allowed to start burning at 6:00 am. Permits issued after April 1st, 2023, will have the updated burn hours on them. Burning needs to be completed and piles need to be completely extinguished by dusk.

Burn permits are required when burning in the Town of Paradise. Burn permits can be purchased online at www.Townofparadise.com or at the Building Resiliency Center, located at 6295 Skyway. All burning must be in accordance with requirements listed on burn permits. Before burning you are required to confirm burn day status with Butte County Air Quality Management District by calling (530) 332-9407 or Toll Free (855) 332-9407.

COMMERCIAL SIGN REMOVAL PROGRAM

The Town of Paradise Commercial Sign Removal Program is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. Grants will be awarded on a first come first serve basis, until all allocated funds have been expended. A total of $100,000 has been allocated for this program. After an application is approved, the Town will work with the business and licensed contractor to have the sign removed and will pay the contractor directly for the service. For more information and an application, visit bit.ly/3IW9aee.

Paradise Traffic Control & Road Repave Map

The Town has created a google map with ongoing traffic control in Paradise and another map for road repaving.

  • Click here to view the map Paradise Traffic Control Map.
  • Click here to view the map of the Paradise Road Repave Project.

Make it Paradise Newsletter

This newsletter is designed to keep you informed of the ongoing recovery efforts as we rebuild Paradise.  Each week you will receive a newsletter with events, current numbers (building permits, etc.), current topics and a weekly Q&A.

Occasionally, we may send out an extra newsletter pertaining to an upcoming event or important information.