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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Heather Hadwick, republican politician in Modoc County, is running against Tenessa Audette for California State Assembly District 1. Photo courtesy of Heather Hadwick.

California State Assembly District 1 candidate: Heather Hadwick

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter
September 26, 2024

Heather Hadwick, a republican farmer and business owner, is running for California State Assembly District 1 against Republican Mayor of Redding Tenessa Audette. Assemblywoman Megan Dahle and California...

Tenessa Audette, the republican mayor of Redding, is running against Heather Hadwick for California State Assembly District 1. Photo courtesy of Tenessa Audette’s media library.

California State Assembly District 1 candidate: Tenessa Audette

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter
September 24, 2024

The Mayor of Redding, republican Tenessa Audette, is running against Heather Hadwick, a republican farmer and business owner, for California State Assembly District 1. Audette is endorsed by the Howard...

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

On the ballot: What is Prop 4?

Jessica Miller, News Editor
September 23, 2024

Proposition 4, one of ten propositions coming to the California ballot this November, if passed will issue $10 billion in bonds to fund parks, environmental protection, water infrastructure, energy and...

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

On the ballot: What is Prop 3?

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter
September 20, 2024

Proposition 3, one of 10 propositions coming to the California ballot this November, would be an amendment which changes the language in The Constitution of California in an effort to protect same-sex...

David Fennell, republican politician is running against Megan Dahle for California State Senate District 1. Photo courtesy of David Fennell

California State Senate District 1 candidate: David Fennell

Beatrice Williams, Reporter
September 19, 2024

David Fennell, a republican politician from Chico, is running for California State Senate District 1.  As current senator Brian Dahle leaves office, Fennell is running against the republican candidate,...

Michael O’Brien, former Chico Police chief and politician is running for Chico City Council District 1. Photo courtesy of Michael O’Brien

Chico District 1 representative: Michael O’Brien

Beatrice Williams, Reporter
September 19, 2024

Michael O’Brien is a politician running for Chico City Council District 1. O’Brien and his opponent, Michael Johnson, are running to take the seat of current Council Member Sean Morgan.  Morgan...

Mike Johnson is a candidate for the upcoming Chico City Council election for district 1. Photo courtesy of Mike Johnson

Chico District 1 representative: Mike Johnson

Beatrice Williams, Reporter
September 18, 2024

Mike Johnson is running for Chico City Council District 1 to take the current seat of Council member Sean Morgan. Johnson is running against local politician and former Chico Police Chief Michael O’Brien....

Assemblywoman Dahle Counts Responses From Constituents In Opposition To Mandatory Vaccinations. Courtesy: Assemblywoman Dahle

California State Senate District 1 candidate: Megan Dahle

Beatrice Williams, News Reporter
September 17, 2024

Megan Dahle, a republican assemblywoman for district one, is running for California state senator.  California's first senate district consists of 15 counties including Tehama and Butte County. Dahle...

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

On the ballot: What is Prop 2?

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter
September 15, 2024

Proposition 2, one of 10 propositions on the ballot in California, would authorize a $10 billion bond to be spent on the repair, upgrade and construction of public and charter schools. “Many schools...

An illustration of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump from the debate, in the colors of their political parties. Created by Nadia Hill, Sept. 11.

Trump and Harris go head-to-head in the second presidential debate

Anthony Vasek, Nadia Hill and Callum Standish
September 12, 2024

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took to the stage Tuesday night to debate publicly for the first time. The debate was held by ABC and moderated by David Muir and Linsey Davis....

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Federal judge denies Donald Trump’s request to move hush money case to federal court

Beatrice Williams, Reporter
September 5, 2024

Federal judge Alvin Hellerstein rejected former President Donald Trump’s request Tuesday to transfer his criminal case from state to federal court, which could delay Trump’s sentencing. In May,...

Multiple changes have occurred on all sides of the 2024 presidential elections. Image by Larisa from Pixabay.

Electoral campaigns continue despite challenges

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter
August 27, 2024

Significant events have caused change in United States politics recently, reshaping the path to the 2024 election. An attempted assassination, resignations of key figures, and events that occurred during...