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Active weekend results in 31 arrests

The Chico Police Department made 31 arrests in only 18 hours this past weekend. According to the police department, on Friday between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., 15 individuals were arrested. The remaining 16 were brought in during the same hours on Saturday.

Included in these arrests were three for assaulting or interfering with a police officer, nine for public intoxication, and four for driving under the influence.

In addition to these arrests, numerous citations were given relating to minors in possession, false identifications and violations of open container laws.

There were also many calls relating to parties and other events with alcohol.

Two police vehicles were also damaged by prisoners during transport.

Enloe opens new cancer center

Enloe Medical Center is unveiling a new cancer center on Saturday. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and will feature refreshments, prizes, a health fair and a tour through the center.

The comprehensive center has facilities for treatment, including state-of-the-art radiation therapy machines. There is also a healing art exhibit and a garden to allow patients to spend time in a comforting, calm environment, complete with fountains. Some of the treatment rooms even look out onto the garden to give patients a serene view during treatment.

There is also a fully stocked library of books, videos and internet access for patients to research their own types of cancer and treatment options.

Crazy for compost

Students interested in learning how to turn their yards and kitchen scraps into wholesome, nourishing compost can come to any of the Associated Students Recycling Program’s fall composting workshops.

On Oct. 5, 6, 19 and 20, students can take part in the free program and learn what materials can be used in their compost bins.

Advanced compost enthusiasts can come to a similar program on Oct. 26 and learn about turning garbage into quality compost.

Proper compost bins are odorless and can process about five pounds of food waste every week, reducing fees for garbage collection and saving valuable landfill space.