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  • New lounge bar servicing exclusive menu and new cocktails in Rawbar’s remodeled extension. Taken by Alina Babajko on April 14.

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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

  • Chico State students bury the 2023 time capsule in front of Kendall Hall. Courtesy: Andrew Staples

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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 Orion tries Egg Roll King

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Sleeping man almost rolls from curb into Esplanade traffic

Natalie Hanson // October 6, 2017

Chico Police DepartmentCall Type: Transient ProblemMonday 6:58 a.m., Bidwell Manor ApartmentsMan sleeping in bushes close to curb at Esplanade, almost rolled into traffic while asleep.Call Type: DisturbanceMonday...

Officer Mark Hoffman, was available to conversate with community members. Photo credit: Christian Solis

Conversations with cops held around town

Christian Solis // October 4, 2017

The Chico Police Department hosted their 2nd Annual National Coffee with a Cop Day, Wednesday. The officers were able to meet face-to-face with community members to build a more inclusive and connected...

Award-winning drug sniffing K-9 officer, Pax. Courtesy image of The Chico Police Department.

Chico K-9 assists in drug and weapons bust

Natalie Hanson // October 3, 2017

A routine traffic stop led to a drug bust for the award-winning Chico Police Department K-9 member, Pax. According to a press release from the Chico Police Department, on Sept. 14 around 8 p.m., a Chico...

The victims name remains withheld by CPD. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Homicide reported in Chico State neighborhood

Christian Solis // October 2, 2017

A man was shot and killed Sunday night near the 900 block of West Fourth Avenue. Chico Police found a 32-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds when they arrived. He was pronounced dead...

The life of Kristina Chesterman was spotlighted at the event. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

‘Remembering Kristina Chesterman’ spotlights safety awareness

Natalie Hanson // October 2, 2017

Members of the Chico Police Department and emergency responders came to campus to discuss awareness for drunk driving and bicycle safety Monday. "Remembering Kristina Chesterman" is part of an effort...

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Man forgot his bike inside Safeway after rushing out mad

Natalie Hanson // October 1, 2017

Chico Police DepartmentCall Type: DisruptionMonday 6:24 a.m., East AvenueMale being disruptive inside of Safeway was asked to leave. He rushed out of the store and left his bike. Ran behind the business,...

The officers will have an interaction opportunity with some of Chicos youngest citizens. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Chico Police to visit Chapman Elementary for lunch

Gennisis Mendoza Cruz // September 27, 2017

Members of the Chico Police Department are going to visit the students of Chapman elementary on Sep. 27 for a lunch and play event.The event will take place from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at 1071 E.16th Street.They...

Burnett received minor injuries from the collision, he has been released from the hospital. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Butte County Sergeant is injured in car accident

Luke Dennison // September 19, 2017

Sergeant on patrol collided into multiple obstacles, Tuesday, in the area of East 16th Street and Park Avenue. According to a press release, Butte County Sheriff's Office, Sergeant Sam Burnett was feeling...

Residents are being taught about detective work. Photo courtesy of Ed Nelson

Chico Police academy recruits locals

Guillermo Felix-Alvor // September 12, 2017

Chico residents are being encouraged to join Citizens' Police Academy to experience first-hand police tasks. The 12 week program gives residents of Chico an experience of the departments' work.Ed Nelson,...

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Shirtless man claims he has hotel room

Cameron O'Brien // August 21, 2017

Editor's Note:  This post has been updated. Chico Police Call Type: Suspicious Subject Monday, 8:19 a.m., 725 Broadway St. Man runs around shirtless claiming he has a hotel room causing disturbance...

Photo credit: Chase Falk

Body cameras create issues

Rachel Reyes // April 27, 2017

Concerns about officer-involved shootings have prompted an ongoing debate about body cameras for police officers. This issue is considerably new to Chico but comes after Desmond Phillips was shot and...

Chief OBrein at the press conference Monday says the police shooting was tragic for all involved. Photo credit: Cathy Fung

Chico State alumnus involved in St. Patrick’s Day police shooting

George Johnston // March 20, 2017

Alex Fliehr and Jeremy Gagnebin were identified in a press conference March 20 as the two Chico Police officers involved in the police shooting that lead to the death of Desmond Phillips. Officer Fliehr...

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