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Councilwoman admits prescription drug use

Councilwoman admits prescription drug use

Bill Hall
April 16, 2014
Former mayor Mary Goloff shared the reason for her recent absences with the public at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
The City Council meets to consider an ordinance that would ban the use of plastic bags in Chico. Photo credit: Bill Hall

Chico adopts revised plastic bag ban

Bill Hall
April 2, 2014
The newest version of the ordinance banning single-use plastic bags was discussed at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
Members of the public attend Tuesday's City Council meeting, which included an audit presentation on the city's finances. Photo credit: Bill Hall

City hears audit results

Bill Hall
March 26, 2014
The public demanded that officials and staff take responsibility for the state of Chico's finances at Tuesday's City Council meeting.
Members of Chico State's administration and student government attend Tuesday's City Council meeting to weigh in on the social host ordinance. Photo credit: Bill Hall

Chico adopts social host ordinance

Bill Hall
March 5, 2014
The new law would fine people who are hosting parties at which underage drinking is occurring.
The City Council met on Tuesday and approved an extension of the city's financial audit.Photo credit: Bill Hall

City financial audit delayed

Bill Hall
February 5, 2014
Presentation of the city's financial audit has been postponed up to six weeks to solve reporting conflicts.
The City Council met at its Tuesday meeting to is facing potential litigation related to properties outside of city limits being connected to the sewer system without authorization.Photo credit: Bill Hall

City faces sewer strife

Bill Hall
January 22, 2014
A county commission is asking the city to annex unincorporated areas into Chico or face possible legal action
The Chico City Council met Tuesday to approve a plan to decrease its $15.2 million deficit. Photo by Bill Hall.Photo credit: Bill Hall

City approves deficit reduction plan

Bill Hall
December 18, 2013
A plan to address the city's deficit problems incrementally over the next decade has been adopted.

Chico State's three changing deans

Bill Hall
December 17, 2013
Two new deans will join Chico State in January 2014, and the search to find a third is in preliminary stages.

Elevators to be repaired

Bill Hall
December 10, 2013
Elevator to be repaired during winter intersession
Photo Credit: Lara Rodriguez Chico City Council adopted a parking meter forgiveness program at a meter on Dec. 3 aimed at promoting holiday shopping in the downtown area.Photo credit: Lara Rodriguez.

City approves holiday parking forgiveness

Bill Hall
December 5, 2013
City leaders hope that increased sales tax revenue will outweigh the decrease in funds from tickets and parking fees.
Anthony Rendon

Chico State’s sexual assault reporting practices to be audited

Bill Hall
December 3, 2013
Chico State’s sexual violence and harassment reporting policies is being audited by the state of California.

University undergoes discrimination audit

Bill Hall
November 26, 2013
Chico State is being audited on the internal handling of incidents where sexual harassment and violence took place.
Photo Credit: Bill Hall Chico City Council met Tuesday to discuss a church's charity program, a sit-lie ordinance and repairs to a Chico Fire Department station.

Church to feed hungry near City Hall

Bill Hall
November 20, 2013
Orchard Church will hold its first feeding in the City Hall parking lot this Sunday.
By Shelby Keck Security guards A. Carpenter and B. Stevens talk with Ryan Laine Wednesday, Nov. 6, in the City Plaza the day after the Chico City Council approved the sit-and-lie ordinance.Photo credit: Shelby Keck.

City adopts sit-lie ordinance

Bill Hall
November 6, 2013
Under the new ordinance, sitting or lying on sidewalks outside of businesses will result in a fine of up to $300.

Unfilled seats mar new program

Bill Hall
November 5, 2013
Low enrollment numbers and delays in course announcements are hindering the rollout of a program that allows California State University students to enroll in online courses at other campuses.
City leaders and community members reconvened after holding break-out sessions to discuss how homelessness in the city could be addressed productively.

City seeks public input on vagrancy

Bill Hall
October 23, 2013
The Chico City council asked for public opinion Tuesday regarding law enforcement and service-based solutions.

City granted $5 million credit line from local bank

Bill Hall
October 23, 2013
A local bank has stepped up with a $5 million line of credit to help the city of Chico avoid potential cash flow problems. The city can begin drawing on the revolving credit line from Golden Valley Bank on Dec. 1. The credit will ensure that operating costs and employee salaries are paid in the...
Campus sustainablity

Campus to host sustainability summit

Bill Hall
October 20, 2013
Conference in Bell Memorial Union on Wednesday will be aimed at gathering input from the community.
Photograph by Kasey Judge The Chico City Council met Tuesday, during which a new plan for the maintenance of a children's park, Caper Acres, was approved.

Inmates to take over Caper Acres clean up

Bill Hall
October 16, 2013
Offenders on home-arrest will help with the park's upkeep operations starting in November.

Program to let citizens report crimes

Bill Hall
October 16, 2013
A new software, called Coplogic, will assist law enforcement in reporting minor crimes.
Photograph by Shelby Keck Chicoans gathered at Trinity Commons for a march in support of the LGBTQ+ community. The group proceeded downtown from the campus.

March celebrates coming out

Bill Hall
October 16, 2013
Students and community members marched through Chico on Friday to conclude Queer Week.
Photograph by Lindsay Pincus Cyrus Lemmon helps his son, Cyrus Lemmon Jr., climb up the slide at the local playground Caper Acres.

Community rallies for children’s playground

Bill Hall
October 8, 2013
Community members work to come up with solutions to keep a beloved local children’s playground open in the wake of budget cuts.

Bike thefts continue on campus

Bill Hall
October 2, 2013
At least 30 bikes have been reported so far in this academic year, according to University police.

CSU adopts Chico State philosophy

Bill Hall
September 24, 2013

A Chico State online critical thinking course is being offered across the California State University system as part of a multi-million dollar effort toward technological solutions that aim to increase...

Chico City Council budget update reveals increased deficit

Bill Hall
September 19, 2013
An unaccounted for set of project fees amounting about $700,000 will require the city to constrict its already tight budget.
Chico grapples with budget cuts

Chico grapples with budget cuts

Bill Hall
September 18, 2013
After a series of cuts and painful layoffs, Chico is trying to balance its budget and right itself again.

Chico State representatives appointed to ‘green’ task force

Bill Hall
September 10, 2013
The Chico City Council appointed seven individuals to form a sustainability task force, including Chico State faculty.
Nicholas Carr Crissy Geiger volunteers in the University Farm’s organic garden. Many of the crops produced here will make their way into the menu served by A.S. Dining Services and University Housing.

Chico State rated ‘green’ by Princeton

Bill Hall
September 7, 2013
Multiple programs at Chico State contributed to the university's sustainable award.

Faculty, alumni join city’s green committee

Bill Hall
September 4, 2013
Group selected by City Council to work toward sustainability in Chico.

UPDATE: Student killed by falling branch identified

Bill Hall
August 31, 2013
The woman who died after being hit by a fallen tree branch on Tuesday has been identified as a Chico State sophomore.

Zingg rings in fall with online courses debate

Bill Hall
August 31, 2013
Chico State President Paul Zingg slams MOOCs in his fall convocation address.
Dan Giustina showing off his jacket given to him by the university

$2 million donated for scholarships; largest in university history

Bill Hall
August 31, 2013
The university received a $2 million endowment for scholarships in the Agriculture department. The largest contribution in the university's history.