All content by Alejandra Fraga
On this week's newscast, six stories are recapped by anchors Christian Solis and Alejandra Fraga. The story headlines listed below are organized by the time they appear in the newscast.
1) City council...
Associated Students Dining held an open forum this Wednesday in the BMU to discuss the possibility of adding branded food chains to campus.Students discussed what type of food they would like to see on...
Chico Police:
Call type: Disturbance
Monday, 5:41 a.m., 700 W 2nd Ave.
Resident out of control was screaming outside near the sidewalk.
Call Type: Disturbance
Monday, 9:21...
Chico State hosted its first ever Datafest Friday until Sunday.Datafest is a nationwide competition held for undergraduate students, "The mission of DataFest is to expose undergraduate students to challenging...
A collision blocked traffic on northbound Highway 99 south of East First Ave. on Thursday.According to California Highway Patrol, at about 9:30 a.m the geese were walking on the edge of the center divide...
The La Comida restaurant celebrated its' 50-year anniversary from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. out in the Mangrove Plaza parking lot Saturday. The restaurant, which serves Mexican food, is located in the Mangrove...
The week’s wrap up broadcast of breaking news reports in the Butte County area, from April 16- April 20.
Natalie Hanson, Alejandra Fraga, Christian Solis and Josh Cozine can be reached [email protected]...
The unveiling of the new wildcat statue took place this Thursday in front of the Bell Memorial Union (BMU).
The event was kicked off with a blessing from the Mechoopda Tribal Chairman, Dennis Ramirez....
University Police
Call Type: Disturbance
Monday 1:24 p.m., Bidwell Bowl Amphitheatre
Someone went into Bidwell Mansion and reported a female in a verbal argument with another group.
Call...
Chico State's College of Agriculture organized its first ever "Wildcat Day on the Farm" event this Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., consisting of 75 to 100 volunteers.
The open house featured guided tractor...
University Police
Call Type: Vandalism
Monday 7:58 a.m., Langdon Engineering Building
Outer doors appeared to be damaged, visible damage to door.
Call Type: Suspicious Circumstance
Monday...
A man shoplifted approximately $12,000 worth of jewelry at the K-mart located on Pillsbury Road on Monday around 5:18p.m.According to a Chico Police Department press release, the K-mart employees confronted...
University Police
Call Type: Property- Lost/Found/Recovered
Monday 1:41 a.m., Aymer Jay Hamilton Hall
Television with broken screen found in hallway outside of room.
Call Type: Directed Patrol...
Kyle LaForce, a 20-year-old student in the mechanical engineering department died Tuesday night.
LaForce was part of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and a graduate of Pleasant Valley High School. A...
The Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry will be hosting an open house this Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. The open house will consist of pantry tours and food.
The food pantry was first established in Kendall...
A town hall meeting was held to discuss the new physical science building this Wednesday.The meeting consisted of a presentation from Kim Swanson, a representative from Smith's Group and Joe Wennish, a...
Students from the Students for Quality Education (SQE) organization met Monday to inform others on the possible tuition and fee increases that all state universities could take on at the beginning of the...
University Police
Call Type: Suspicious Subject
Tuesday 4:11 p.m., WREC
Two males were looking into the windows of the building and waving a cross around, causing a disturbance to the students...
The Gender and Sexuality Equity Center (GSEC) organized and brought to campus its first queer prom dance Saturday at the BMU auditorium. The event consisted of drag show performances, dance performances...
March 2, 2018
Dr. César A. Cruz presented to a packed room at Selvester's Cafe. Photo credit: Alejandra Fraga
Dr. César A. Cruz presenting to a packed room at Selvester's cafe.
Multiple violent crimes were reported in Chico in the span of four days.
Alejandra Fraga can be reached at [email protected] or @alifragster on Twitter.
Chico State alerted students and faculty to a gas leak near Shurmer Gym and Yolo Hall Monday around 4:30 p.m.
Gas leak on campus near Shurmer Gym and Yolo Hall. Those buildings are being evacuated....
Oroville police reported that alcohol use may have caused the death of a Chico man in a motorcycle accident Sunday.The accident occurred north of Oroville Sunday evening. According to Oroville CHP, two...
The construction of a new physical science building on campus will be initiated in fall of 2018, as announced in a university news release Thursday.The new building will be replacing Siskiyou Hall, after...
Chico State hosted a STEM Girl Mayhem for middle school age girls Saturday.
The event took place in three buildings on campus starting in Colusa Hall from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. It offered activities...
Ted Herrera, faculty member of the Nutrition and Food Science Department, died from unknown reasons Friday.Herrera had been teaching at Chico State since 2013 and he was 67, according to a press release.Herrera...
With 11 felony arrests made in December of 2017, the Chico Police Department stated they conducted a second round of operations this month.This second operation resulted in six felony arrests. "Being back...
The Chico Police Department and Butte County Probation Department partnered for a theft prevention operation Friday.The sting operations will focus on subjects who are currently on probation for theft...
Brittni Frace, a returning student at Chico State, and her sister Brynn died due to a car accident while returning back to Chico Tuesday.
The incident occurred on Highway 198 west of Interstate...
Chico City Council discussed the possible adoption of a resolution of intent to establish a Property and Business Improvement District for downtown Chico Tuesday."The business and property owners got together...
The Student Philanthropy Council presented the Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry with a check this week. Over $12,000 was donated to the food pantry, with most of the donations coming from the class of 2017....
Monica Gonzalez,19, a Chico State sophomore majoring in animal science died May 4. Monica came to Chico State from Long Beach.Professor Cindy Daley stated in a news release that Monica was a city girl,...
Chico City Council approved to sign a letter regarding the Oroville Dam crisis Tuesday.
The letter highlighted many issues that the Butte County region has raised in community meetings, all issues relating...
Chico State will be hosting its first March for Science on April 22."The March is a grassroots effort to champion science as a pillar of human freedom and prosperity, and advocate for its role in informing...
Chico State Ombuds is a confidential resource any students, faculty, staff or guests can acquire.
"Chico Ombuds Office is a confidential, neutral, independent, and informal resource where any member...
Oscar Guillen, a local award-winning artist has been inspired by César Chávez throughout most of his life.
Although Guillen was born in the state of Washington in 1979, and moving to Mexico shortly...
California State University's Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success Strategic Initiatives Jeff Gold met with Associated Student leaders to explain the idea behind an established plan known as the...
The Campus Alcohol and Drug Education Center will be bringing on a weekly student support group. "This is an open, confidential, facilitated group for any student seeking a safe, non-judgmental forum in...
Chico City Council voted on a proposition made by the Chico Fire Department to bring on three full-time positions for the remainder of the fiscal year. The proposal was approved on a 4-3 vote.The positions...
A request proposed by the Chico Police Department regarding the bike path safety cameras was approved at the Chico City Council meeting March 7.In February 2016 the police department was able to implement...
A motorcycle collision took place on Friday, leaving one individual with major injuries.The incident took place on the 99 with traffic headed northbound. The traffic ahead of the motorcycle abruptly slowed...
Chico State will be holding the 2017 Student Research Competition. This competition allows students to share their achievements and work. The event is divided into sections based on class standing and...
Chico Fire and Police Department were still working at the scene of the 7th and Chestnut Streets house fire. The excavation of the house took place throughout the afternoon shortly after the fire was put...
Chico City Council approved a proposed plan by the Chico Police Department designed to provide the city with traffic enforcement and relief from burglaries and thefts Tuesday.
“The City of Chico...
Enloe Medical Center's Volunteer Services will be accepting applications for its Patient Ambassador program until Feb. 23."Enloe is seeking compassionate, mature volunteers to visit patients at their bedside,...
Safe Place and other associates present healthy relationships week through Feb. 13-17 at Chico State. "Healthy relationships week is more than a feel-good activity" said Alex Brown, Safe Place Advocate...
The Biological Sciences Outreach Committee put on its second biology career fair at Chico State.
"We're thankful to all the volunteers, panelists, and companies" said Rebecca Brunelli, chair of committee...
Many Chico State students question the amount of parking permits issued year-round and how their money is being allocated.Reserved permits are sold on a one-to-one basis and general permits are sold on...
Meriam Library has added two all-gender restrooms on the third floor."We have a very diverse population here...we want to be responsive to that population," said Patrick Newell, Dean of Meriam Library.Meriam...
Chico Police Department
Call Type: Suspicious Subject
Sunday, 4:10 p.m., Cedar Village Apartments
Subject was yelling, screaming and running in the complex threatening other tenants. They left...
Lake Oroville has experienced some of its highest water levels through the month of January."Storms have impacted levels dramatically, we are already releasing water through dams" Tim Sharkey, Project...
The Chico State Student Success Center (SSC) received a $5,000 donation from Sedgwick, Inc.
David Scotto, Chico State alumni, visited campus to present the donation on behalf of his company. “It’s...
Chico prepares for heavy storms all year long, and 2016 was one for the books.
Storms always impact us…they just lead to so many issues,” said Skyler Lipsky, Chico public works manager.
In December,...