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All content by Jafet Serrato
Photo credit: Liz Coffee

1 man stabbed while working at a church

Jafet Serrato
August 27, 2017

Chico Police Call Type: Suspicious Suspect Saturday, 11:16 a.m., 1924 Mangrove Ave. A man was caught dumping bottles down the sewer. Officials don’t know if the bottles contained any chemicals....

No nostalgia found in "Rainbow"

No nostalgia found in “Rainbow”

Jafet Serrato
August 22, 2017

Kesha's first album "Rainbow," in over five years came out August 11, amid allegations of sexual assault from Dr. Luke.The last time Kesha fans heard her vocals was in 2012-2013, with hits like "Die Young,"...

Police Blotter Photo credit: Liz Coffee

Man yells at customers in Walmart

Jafet Serrato
May 15, 2017

Chico PoliceCall Type: Suspicious Subject Tuesday, 7:43 a.m., 222 Degarmo Dr. A man riding a bike was driving around the neighborhood and told a child that he would give him money for going to school....

Illustration by Liz Coffee

A naked man caught sitting at school

Jafet Serrato
May 7, 2017

University PoliceCall Type: Suspicious SubjectSunday, 4:49 p.m., Arts and Humanities BuildingA suspicious man was carrying something that looked similar to a gun case. Moments later it was reported that...

Liberty Cab is going out of business due to lack of employees.  Photo Courtesy of Creative Commons

Liberty Cab out of business

Jafet Serrato
May 6, 2017

Liberty Cab Company closed down operations in the end of April due to the lack of qualified employees.The ride-share service lost over 13 employees in the past two months and struggled to fill 40 job positions...

Police Blotter Photo credit: Liz Coffee

Blood found in Meriam Library

Jafet Serrato
April 30, 2017

University PoliceCall Type: Transient Call Sunday, 11:49 a.m., Sigma Kappa house A homeless man was seen sleeping in a quilt. Call Type: Medical Aid Monday, 2:06 p.m., Physical Sciences Building Several...

Illustration by Liz Coffee

Son hits mom after being punished

Jafet Serrato
April 16, 2017

Chico PoliceCall Type: Disturbing Subject Sunday, 9:25 a.m., 2157 Pillsbury Road A customer tried to get cash back for an item with the wrong receipt. The suspect left the store with commotion and walked...

Illustration by Liz Coffee

Man flashes penis to barista

Jafet Serrato
April 9, 2017

Chico PoliceCall Type: Reckless Vehicle Sunday, 4:49 p.m., 701 W. Sacramento Ave. A suspicious person was speeding while passing other vehicles. The suspect would hug people and drive the car in donuts. Call...

Safeway shopping center located at 720 Mangrove Ave. Photo credit: Jafet Serrato

Safeway cuts hours due to theft

Jafet Serrato
March 13, 2017

Safeway at Mangrove Avenue is reducing hours of operation due to a high amount of theft in the area. The shopping center will now be closed from 2 to 5 a.m., seven days a week, instead of the previous...

Illustration by Liz Coffee

Man throws fruit at drivers

Jafet Serrato
March 11, 2017

Chico PoliceCall Type: Domestic Dispute Sunday, 5:41 a.m., Nord Avenue. A man is calling to report a woman on his car. She claims she is being held hostage. The two individuals were fighting because the...

A Police Advisory Community Board meeting was held at 441 Main St. Photo credit: Jafet Serrato

Crime rates drop, but is it enough?

Jafet Serrato
March 9, 2017

The number of total crimes in Chico decreased by five percent in 2016 compared to 2015, according to the Police Community Advisory Board meeting. Violence and property crimes decreased by more than 220...

Police blotter. Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Woman gives CPR to a dead dog

Jafet Serrato
March 5, 2017

Chico PoliceCall Type: Suspicious SubjectSunday, 6:07 a.m., 1444 Magnolia Ave.A man who came in for a heart condition was released from the E.R. and started to rant to employees that he was not being treated....

Laxson Auditorium. Photo credit: Jafet Serrato

Vandalism at Laxson Auditorium

Jafet Serrato
February 27, 2017

Graffiti was discovered outside of Laxson Auditorium on Thursday and Friday morning. Callers reported that there was vandalism on the pillars of the building along the front entrance. Both the graffiti...

Police blotter Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Man creeps around store to donate sperm

Jafet Serrato
February 13, 2017

Chico Police DepartmentCall Type: Unregistered vehicleFriday, 7:43 a.m., 601 El Varano Wy.Male seen sleeping in truck parked on caller’s driveway.Call Type: Suspicious SubjectFriday, 9:04 a.m., 50...

Love Week activities that occur during the week of Valentine's Day. Photo courtesy of Student Philanthropy Council.

Love week events on campus

Jafet Serrato
February 9, 2017

The student philanthropy council is hosting love week, an event for students from Feb. 13-18.Activities scheduled to take place are:Feb. 13: Philanthropy awareness day, a flag is staked on campus symbolizing...

Enloe welcomes new members to the board

Jafet Serrato
February 6, 2017

Enloe Medical Center has appointed four new members to their board of trustees and directors services for 2017.The group of individuals included in the board of trustees are:Sean Maiorano, D.O. Dave Loomba,...

Gamma Phi Beta taking pictures in front of Cloud Gate at Chicago. Photo credit: Jessica Smilovitz

Rush week at Chico State

Jafet Serrato
February 3, 2017

The term rush is slang for formal recruitment to every Greek society looking for new members to join their elite group. Greek life holds rush week the first two weeks every semester."Rush week is a week-long...