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  • The student Health Center is located on the intersection of Ivy and Legion. Photo by Jason Halley. Taken May 1, 2023.

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    Chico State warns of potential tuberculosis case on campus

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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

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    Chico State’s annual Time Capsule Ceremony to take place on April 23

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    Chico State’s hazing history: pledge deaths, alcohol poisoning and more

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    ‘Flamethrowers allowed’ at Chico State’s first Robotronica

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The fire has damages many homes. Photo courtesy of Butte County Sheriffs Office

Fire assistance center now open for victims of Ponderosa Fire

Luke Dennison // September 12, 2017

Ponderosa Fire victims can receive assistance at the Fire Assistance Center.The fire started August 29 by Ponderosa Way and it has destroyed 32 homes and 22 other buildings.A local Assistance Center has...

Documents show Oroville Dam failures. Photo credit: Sean Martens

New information on Oroville Dam crisis suggests negligence

Cameron O'Brien // September 6, 2017

New forensic report suggests that faulty design and maintenance caused the dam to break earlier this year. Embed from Getty ImagesThe report published by the Oroville Dam Spillway Incident Independent...

Sgt. Steve Collins investigates the case. Photo courtesy of Butte County Sheriffs Office.

Stolen items found in a local storage unit

Christian Solis // September 6, 2017

Storage unit full of stolen items was unlocked by Butte County Sheriff's Office.Tuesday, the sheriff's office received a tip that there may be stolen property in a local storage unit, A.B. Self Storage....

Franklin was considered a close family friend of the victim.  Photo courtesy of Butte County District Attorney.

Chico woman sentenced for sex trafficking

Jafet Serrato // August 24, 2017

A woman was sentenced Wednesday after arranging to sell a teenage girl for sex in a Chico motel.Sentenced to 16 years in prison, Alexis Franklin, a 22-year-old, from Chico had contact with a 15-year-old...

Chico State acknowledges contributions by the Mechoopda Maudi people. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Chico State acknowledges Mechoopda Maudi people

Jacqueline Morales // May 16, 2017

President Gayle Hutchinson has recognized the contributions of the Mechoopda Maudi at Chico State."The Valley Oak Honors our Native American communities, especially the Mechoopda people, upon whose ancestral...

Mark Haley reflecting on whats happening in the evacuations Photo credit: George Johnston

Oroville evacuees adjust to life in shelter

George Johnston // February 13, 2017

At least 1,100 people have taken shelter at the Silver Dollar Fairground, according to the American Red Cross. Five buildings have been converted into dorms for incoming evacuees, and volunteers are...

PG&E scams rise after election

Kaylie Lewis // December 6, 2016

Pacific Gas and Electric has warned customers that there would be an increase in scams following election season. The company decided to take action against the scams and started a new campaign called...

Photo credit: Jordan Rodrigues

Blanket drive helps keep homeless from freezing

Kyla Linville // November 15, 2016

Winter marks the beginning of sweater weather, warm drinks and rainy days spent indoors. However, for many in Butte County, this means cold nights outside. Butte County has over 900 homeless people in...

Photo credit: Jordan Rodrigues

Election results: national, state and local

Elizabeth Helmer // November 9, 2016

All the results from everything that was on the ballot for people registered in Chico. National and state results are compared with results in Butte County. National and State LegislatorsPresident: Donald...

Former officer receives ‘guilty’ verdict

Amber Martin // October 31, 2016

A jury of seven men and five women have found former Paradise Police Officer Patrick Feaster guilty of involuntary manslaughter.Feaster shot and killed 26-year-old Andrew Thomas last November.“We...

Michael Hawkins tables on campus every day to get students registered to vote. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

Ins and outs of voting

Kaylie Lewis // October 3, 2016

The presidential election is rapidly approaching and here is how to register and participate.Registering to vote can be done online, through the mail or in person.Registering by mailVoter registration...

Cal Fire lifts Saddle Fire evacuations

Lexi Hoedt // September 8, 2016

All evacuations have been lifted for the Saddle fire, according to the Cal Fire website. The fire started on September 5, around 4:48 p.m. and is currently 60 percent contained. It has burned over 850...

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