A decreased amount of people floating on the Sacramento River over the weekend results in less trash and fights. Law enforcement responded to no assaults and altercations and made no arrests.
A developing program will allow those with alcohol-related offenses to take diversion courses and community service to drop their fines. The program may extend to Chico State students in the future.
Chico State is holding the Wildcat Way Weekend event in an effort to veer students away from drinking and floating on the river during Labor Day weekend. Activities will be held on and off campus Thursday through Monday.
Some community groups are pushing for an alternative to strict shelters with drug and alcohol policies that prevent many homeless from seeking housing there.
As of Tuesday, less than 100 students are still looking for rooms at one of Chico State's housing facilities. University Housing and Food Services will not be able to accommodate those still on the wait-list.
