President Trump surveys Camp Fire damages in Paradise with local representatives
November 17, 2018
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President Trump landed at Beale Air Force Base on his way to Butte County to survey damages from the Camp Fire.The Campfire has become the deadliest wildfire in California history with 71 fatalities confirmed so far and burning over 148,000 acres according to Cal Fire. The fire is now 55% contained.Trump arrived on Air F...
Firefighters push Camp Fire from Chico city limits
November 9, 2018
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Updated 11:03 a.m. Friday The Butte County Sheriff's office confirmed that at least five people in Paradise are known to be dead. According to a press release by the BCSO Community Relations Unit, the victims were found in vehicles that had been overtaken by the fire. Burn injuries have made it dif...
Photos: Camp Fire devastates Paradise, forces evacuations
Christian Solis and Natalie Hanson
November 8, 2018
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Camp Fire burns toward Chico
Mathew Miranda, Josh Cozine, and Natalie Hanson
November 8, 2018
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Updated 9:45 a.m. Friday CalFire's most recent briefing confirmed that the Camp Fire is at an estimated 70,000 acres of damage, and is 5% contained. Weather conditions and firefighting efforts have prevented its movement towards Chico. In an email to the campus at 9:19 a.m., President Gayle Hutchinson...
Chico mourns passing of Linda Blacksten
November 7, 2018
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The Devil whispered in her ear, “You’re not strong enough to withstand the storm.”Today she whispered in the Devil’s ear, “I am the storm.”– UnknownIn the early hours of October 30, 2018, Linda Blacksten, 55, passed away just outside the south entrance to Kenda...
University Housing’s Diversity Week challenges students to step outside their comfort zone
November 6, 2018
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University Housing’s The Hub will host a multitude of events which covers topics ranging from gender, LGBTQ pride and religious holidays to start off the first week of November. Diversity Week events will be hosted at different resident halls and at The Hub to encourage inclusivity and openness for all studen...
Josh Fox performs monologue on how “The Truth Has Changed”
November 5, 2018
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Academy award nominated documentary filmmaker, Josh Fox, came to the El Rey Theater, Saturday, wrapping up his "The Truth Has Changed" tour. Fox earned an academy award nomination for his 2010 documentary film "Gasland," a film in which he toured the country and uncovered the dangers of hydrauli...
Agriculture brought to the city
November 4, 2018
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Farm City Celebration (FCC) brought the farm to the city, on Saturday, with its harvest festival. The FCC Harvest Festival is a celebration of agriculture. It’s been going on yearly for 14 years. Bidwell Mansion used to run it, but the FCC took it over and made it into what it is now. Theresa Sc...
California Measures Voters Guide: Learn about the 11 propositions on this year’s ballot
Justin Jackson, Yaritza Ayon, and Brian Luong
November 4, 2018
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Prepare for the upcoming election this Tuesday by informing yourself on the ballot measures and their possible impact on the state. Proposition 1: Funds affordable housing for people affected by the California housing crisisThe Housing Programs and Veterans' Loans Bond’s measure would allow for $4 bill...
California Senate candidate does some last minute campaigning
November 4, 2018
Democratic candidate, Phillip Kim, was finishing up last minute campaigning, on Saturday, at Chico Certified Farmers Market.Kim is running for the California State Senate for District 4 against incumbent, Jim Nielsen.On the last weekend before the midterms, he wanted to talk to voters about Medicare f...
Chico City Council Election Guide: Meet the eight candidates running for three council seats
November 2, 2018
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The Chico City Council consists of seven council members each elected for four-year terms. Three of these council seats will be up for grabs this Tuesday, during the City of Chico's General Municipal Election. Voters will get the opportunity to choose between these eight candidates. *The candidate...
Unemployment rates in Butte County drop to all time low
Yaritza Ayon and Mathew Miranda
November 2, 2018
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The Butte County unemployment rate is reaching record lows.According to data by the Labor Market Information Division of the California Employment Development Department, the unemployment rate for September was 4.1 percent. The lowest rate for a single month since the department began releasing data in J...
