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Keyla De Los Santos

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Attempted robbery at East Avenue Safeway

Attempted robbery at East Avenue Safeway

Keyla De Los Santos, Staff Writer
May 5, 2020

On May 2 at 9:47 p.m., the Chico Police Department received a call of a battery that had just occurred at the Safeway located on East Avenue.  The suspect, identified as 25-year-old Colin Thompson,...

DAC and AS create anti-Asian racism social media campaign

Keyla De Los Santos, Staff Writer
April 30, 2020

Reports of racial discrimination against Asian-Americans have emerged since President Donald Trump’s reference to the coronavirus pandemic as the “Chinese Virus.” In recent weeks, acts of racism...

Photo credit: Sean Martens

Man found dead in creek

Keyla De Los Santos
April 25, 2020

On April 24 at 11:00 a.m., the Chico Police Department received a phone call reporting a man who had fallen in the creek behind 25 Main St. according to a CPD press release. When officers arrived at...

Students stuck with housing bills

Keyla De Los Santos, Staff Writer
April 16, 2020

On March 16, California Gov. Gavin Newson ordered an executive order under Government Code Sections 8567 and 8571 for renters and homeowners to halt evictions for individuals who have been affected by...

Numerous Chico State students left unemployed following shelter-in-place order

Marco Day and Keyla De Los Santos
April 4, 2020

After Gov. Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-30-22 ordering individuals to shelter-in-place starting March 19, many businesses in Butte County not categorized as critical adjusted to the new regulations,...

Shooting outside Chico motel

Shooting outside Chico motel

Keyla De Los Santos, Staff Writer
March 17, 2020

A suspect is in custody after allegedly firing four shots outside the Motel 6 located at 665 Manzanita Court.  The suspect was identified as Michael Austin Sans Cartier-Ward who  was attempting...

Disaster Recovery Meeting discusses the impact of teaching following the Camp Fire

Keyla De Los Santos, Staff Writer
February 29, 2020

The first spring meeting of Teaching and Researching about Disaster Recovery in the Student Services Center was held on Feb. 19. The conference is a series of ongoing conversations which help students...

Improvement for Local Parks in Butte County’s Ballot

Keyla De Los Santos
February 25, 2020

On March 3, there will be a parcel tax measure on the ballot in Butte County. One of the most talked about propositions is “Measure A” which will fund the improvement of local parks. If voters...

Outside picture of Whitney Hall

Suspect in Whitney Hall burglary arrested

Keyla De Los Santos
February 24, 2020

There was a residential burglary reported at Whitney Hall last Friday at approximately 11:13 p.m.  According to the information bulletin from the University Police Department, “an unknown male...

Chico resident found dead at bus stop

Keyla De Los Santos
February 17, 2020

On Feb. 9, a 54-year-old Chico resident was found dead at the bus stop located near the Chico Cemetery on Mangrove Avenue.  According to the Chico Police Department’s press release, Chico Fire...

Outside of the BMU

Associated Students diversity program advocates for marginalized group

Keyla De Los Santos
February 12, 2020

Associated Students is implementing a diversity program that advocates for marginalized groups at Chico State starting next semester. The program will not fund any student organizations and will advocate...

Students had the chance to vote for their favorite architectural designs during  Butte Hall's Renovation Forum

Butte Hall undergoing renovations by Summer of 2021

Keyla De Los Santos
February 5, 2020

On Jan. 30, Chico State students had the opportunity to meet the design team and provide feedback on the different draft alternatives and scenarios illustrating how Butte Hall could look in the future.  The...

Outside of 7-Eleven on Walnut Street

Man barricaded in 7-Eleven on Walnut Street

Keyla De Los Santos
February 3, 2020

A 52-year-old man barricaded himself in the 7-Eleven bathroom located on 308 Walnut St. for seven hours on Wednesday. At approximately 1:34 a.m., Chico Police received a call regarding a suspicious subject,...