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Orion news weekly highlights: Sept. 27 to Oct. 4

Jessica Miller, News Editor // October 4, 2024

From final reports on the Park Fire to potential candidates to updated city chambers security, here are this week’s –- Sept. 27 to Oct. 4 –- news stories: Chico State holds forum about updated time,...

Ten propositions are coming to the California Ballot this November. Graphic created by Nadia Hill on Sept. 14

On the ballot: What is Prop 32?

Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // October 4, 2024

Proposition 32 is one of 10 new propositions coming to California in November. If passed, Prop 32 would raise minimum wage immediately to $17 and then to $18 starting Jan. 1 for employers with 26 employees...

Entrance of Bear Hole Upper Bidwell Park open to the public Friday Sep. 27, 2024 in Chico.

New barriers to help prevent spread of toxic waste after Park Fire

Cecilia Gonzalez, Entertainment Reporter // October 3, 2024

The California Conservation Corps, CCC, sent out a release Thursday, Sept. 26 notifying the community that they will be placing straw wattles and slit socks around properties and equipment damaged by the...

Monica McDaniel is a Chico local and public-appointed official running for Chico City Council District 3. Courtesy: Monica McDaniel

Chico District 3 representative: Monica McDaniel

Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // October 3, 2024

Monica McDaniel is running for Chico City Council District 3 this November against current council member Dale Bennett.  McDaniel earned a bachelor's degree in art history at Chico State and went on...

James Gallagher is a republican state assembly member from Sutter County and candidate for re-election to state assembly District 3. He is running against Aaron Draper this November. Courtesy: James Gallagher

California State Assembly District 3 candidate: James Gallagher

Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // October 3, 2024

James Gallagher is running for re-election to represent the California State Assembly District 3 in November against Chico State lecturer Aaron Draper.  Gallagher is a Republican politician who has...

The awaited vice president candidate debate allowed both Vance and Walz to share their views with the public. Graphic created by Jessica Miller using Canva on Oct. 2

Recap: Vance and Walz vice presidential debate

Ellie Marty and Megan Gauer // October 2, 2024

Millions of people tuned in to watch vice presidential candidates, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance, met at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City on Tuesday to engage in what may be the final...

Dale Bennett, current City Council District 3 member is running for re-election this November. Photo courtesy of Dale Bennett.

Chico District 3 Representative: Dale Bennett

Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // October 2, 2024

Dale Bennett is running for Chico City Council District 3 this November against Monica McDaniel. Bennett won the district 3 seat in 2022 and is now running for re-election.  Bennett has over 50 years...

Kendall Hall where the Title IX office is located. Taken by Bea Williams on Sept. 26.

Update on Cozen O’Connor Chico State report

Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // October 2, 2024

The Chico State Cozen O’Connor report from 2023 proposed many recommendations to the university’s discrimination, harassment and retaliation programs and Title IX, which works to prevent sexual discrimination...

Aaron Draper, a lecturer at Chico State, is running for California State Assembly this November. Photo courtesy of Aaron Draper

California State Assembly District 3 candidate: Aaron Draper

Anthony Vasek and Dominic Curcuro // October 1, 2024

Democrat Aaron Draper, Department of Media Arts, Design and Technology lecturer at Chico State, is running for California State Assembly District 3 against incumbent republican James Gallagher.  Draper...

Photo of the Chico City Council building.

New security system at City Council Chambers

Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // September 30, 2024

The City of Chico installed new security detectors at the City Council Chambers with the help of the Chico Police Department. They are set to begin operating Oct. 15.  The new system, supplied by Evolv...

Ten propositions are coming to the California Ballot this November. Graphic created by Nadia Hill on Sept. 14

On the ballot: What is Prop 6?

Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // September 30, 2024

The California general election this November will have 10 new propositions. Proposition 6 would remove part of the original California Constitution that grants prisons and jails the ability to force those...

Register before Oct. 21 to vote in the general election on Nov. 5. Photo from Pixabay

How do I register to vote?

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // September 30, 2024

Voter registration in California is easy. You don’t even need to use paper. Eligible voters can register online in less than fifteen minutes. The last day to register in California is Oct. 21 —...

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