He took photos of the plungers too. Swimmers fight the current in Sycamore Pool during the Polar Bear Plunge on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 in Chico, California. (Donald Blevins/Contributed ...

CHICO, Calif. — Chico residents braved frigid waters on Wednesday, all in the name of the New Year. Participants swam across Bidwell Park's Sycamore Pool as part of the annual 'Polar Bear Plunge ...

CHICO, Calif. - Local residents dove into the Sycamore Pool at the One Mile Recreation Area in Bidwell Park today for the annual polar plunge. Participants say jumping into the pool exhilarates them ...