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Texts stop possible mass shooting at casino

Josh Cozine
February 8, 2018

A possible mass shooting at Gold Country Casino was halted before it started due to threatening text messages Tuesday.According to a release from the Butte County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), a call...

Access was shut down as firefighters worked to contain the bridge flames. Photo courtesy CALFIRE Butte County,

Fire impacts bridge, routes near Chico

Josh Cozine
February 6, 2018

A fire broke out on a bridge north of Hegan Lane Monday.The fire at the trestle type bridge was reported at 8:16 p.m. according to Public Information Officer Rick Carhart of CALFIRE Butte County.Five engines...

Chico Students for Quality Education met Friday to discuss upcoming tuition hikes. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Rising tuition spurs student discussion

Josh Cozine
February 3, 2018

Chico's chapter of Students for Quality Education (SQE) met to discuss upcoming increased tuition costs Friday.As music from second-week student parties could be heard from SSC 206, concerned students...

Jed Wyrick (left) gives Joe Crotts(right) a certificate of recognition. Crotts retired yesterday after serving on the senate since 1981. "We've learned so much from you," President Gayle Hutchinson said. "From the bottom of my heart I want to say thank you." – at Kendall Hall. Photo and quote courtesy of Alex Grant. Photo credit: Alex Grant

Joe Crotts retires after 44 years at Meriam Library

Josh Cozine
February 3, 2018

Librarian Joe Crotts retired after a long career at Chico State Wednesday.Crotts retired during his 44th year at the Meriam Library. His wife Brenda also recently retired from her job as a librarian at...

Alan Bond, outside the O’Connell Technology Center. Photo courtesy Sam Palandech, Chico State College of Engineering.

Construction management professor named outstanding educator

Josh Cozine
February 1, 2018

Earlier this month, Alan Bond, Chico State Professor of Construction Management, received the award for outstanding educator by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America.The award was received...

Jeremy Markley, former president of Chico State Democrats, is considering running for office. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Chico Democrats host State of the Union viewing party

Josh Cozine
January 31, 2018

Chico Democrats hosted a party to watch the president's yearly address to the nation Tuesday. The party was held at the house of retired Chico State faculty Michele Shover on the 200 block of East 12th...

Bob Mulholland was on scene answering questions for the DNC, and said Hwy 70 is a critical issue for Butte County.

Gas tax repeal endorsed by local representatives fuels unrest in Chico

Josh Cozine
January 29, 2018

Bob Mulholland was on scene answering questions for the DNC, and said Hwy 70 is a critical issue for Butte County.

Congressman Doug LaMalfa (center) and State senator Jim Nielsen (right) addressed the groups gathered to sign the petition Photo credit: Josh Cozine

LaMalfa speaks against gas tax, attracts protesters

Josh Cozine
January 26, 2018

Representative Doug LaMalfa came to Chico to endorse a petition for repealing a gas tax Friday.The petition signing event took place at the Sinclair gas station on the block of Forest Avenue from 12 p.m....

The Faculty Affairs department will soon be referred to under a new title. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Campus office to change its title

Josh Cozine
January 26, 2018

The Office of Faculty Affairs announced Wednesday that it will be known as the Office of Academic Personnel.The name change will go into effect beginning March 1.“It more accurately describes what...

The state flag is lowered on campus this week in memory of two students killed last week in a traffic accident. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Memorial planned for sisters killed in collision

Josh Cozine
January 24, 2018

A memorial for students Brittni and Brynn Frace who died after a traffic accident last week will be held Friday.The sisters tragically died due to a collision with a semi-truck while returning to campus...

Oroville to sue the state's water department after damages to the Oroville dam and spillway due to flooding in February. Image courtesy of Department of Water Resources.

Oroville to sue state department for dam failure

Josh Cozine
January 21, 2018

The city of Oroville filed suit against the Department of Water Resources (DWR) for damages, mismanagement and corruption Wednesday. The DWR failed to pay an appropriate amount after the failure of...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Man attempts to break into truck to charge cell phone

Josh Cozine
January 21, 2018

Chico Police DepartmentCall Type: Suspicious CircumstanceMonday 12:14 a.m., 00 Forest Creek Cir.Two couples called the police on each other, claiming theft.Call Type: ProwlerMonday 4:31 a.m., 2700 Monterey...