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BCAQM issue a fire advisory for the area of Chico. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Fire becomes restricted in Butte County due to air quality

Luke Dennison
December 8, 2017

The Butte County Air Quality Management District has promoted an air quality change for Butte County, including the Chico area. The Check Before You Light is an advisory from Butte County Air Quality...

CFD sends firefighters to help aid Southern California fires. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Chico firefighters go to Southern California to help aid Thomas Fire

Luke Dennison
December 6, 2017

Fires in Southern California spread rapidly burning over 45,000 acres.On Tuesday afternoon California Governor Edmund Brown declared a state of emergency alert for Ventura County and its' surrounding areas....

Representation of the Hooker Oak Tree of Chico is expressed in form of art history. Photo credit: Luke Dennison

Museum exhibit at Chico State gives perspective on vanished icons

Luke Dennison
December 4, 2017

The Vanished art gallery is open to give a new perspective on losses and discoveries throughout the past 50 million years on campus.Four main focuses of Vanished are The Missing Mount Tehama: A Vanished...

Chico State alumni, Dylan Wakefield, gave to the Chico State men's soccer team. Image Credit to Bertin Loyola.

Chico State raises thousands on Giving Tuesday

Luke Dennison
November 30, 2017

Chico State raised a total of over $214,910 through a campus wide, 24 hour long, giving day fundraiser Tuesday.Community members, alumni, students and faculty of the university took part in the all day...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Man leaves gas station with gas nozzle attached to car

Luke Dennison
November 27, 2017

Chico Police Department Call Type: Suspicious ActivityMonday 11:10 a.m., University InnMan acting suspicious was told to leave.Call Type: Rape Tuesday 12:31 p.m., Pine Street and Liberty LaneVictim sent...

Chico police continue homicide investigation. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Chico Police identify victim of Cherry Street homicide

Luke Dennison
November 26, 2017

Chico Police continue to search for a suspect and ask witnesses to come forward after a street homicide. On Nov. 9 police arrived at 1500 block of North Cherry Street to find the victim, David Bledsoe,...

CPD reminds the public to always lock your cars. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Firearm is stolen from vehicle, possible suspect is detained

Luke Dennison
November 25, 2017

A car theft incident involving a missing firearm was reported to the Chico Police Department Nov. 20. A female victim said to have been unloading items into the recreation center of Bidwell Jr. High...

GSEC gave out pins for its "Trans Week of Resilience" event  from Monday Nov. 13 to Friday Nov. 17 on campus. Photo credit: Luke Dennison

19th Annual Women’s Conference is held at Chico State

Luke Dennison
November 12, 2017

The Gender and Sexuality Equity Center of Chico State hosted the 19th Annual Women's Conference Saturday."She Already Did It: Representing Women For Who They Are," was the topic of this years conference.The...

Female suspect has not been found. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Suspect at large after stabbing a woman

Luke Dennison
November 7, 2017

A woman was stabbed with an unidentified object Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred at the Lindo Channel bike path near State Route 99. A woman confronted the female victim asking for money. The victim...

Many students attended the Mexican celebrated event where alters were set up, Mariachi serenaded and traditional food was served. Photo credit: Jacqueline Morales

Students at Chico State celebrate Day of the Dead

Luke Dennison
November 3, 2017

La Raza Student Union and Chico State fraternity Nu Alpha Kappa host Dia de los Muertos (also known as Day of the Dead) on campus Thursday. The day long event was held in front of Trinity Commons. Face...

Aaron Richmond was arrested on campus.  Photo credit: Chico Police Department.

Man arrested on campus for burglary

Luke Dennison
October 25, 2017

Chico Police have arrested Aaron Richmond who was found in possession of reported stolen items. The 18-year-old was approached while illegally camping in a sleeping bag in the Bidwell Bowl Amphitheater...

Chico State offers support for those affected by the wildfires Photo credit: Sean Martens

Chico State provides support for those affected by California wildfire’s

Luke Dennison
October 17, 2017

Chico State sent out an email regarding a support system for those affected by the California wildfire's. "As we continue to support our campus community members who have been affected by wildfires throughout...

Butte County suspends use of any open fire, except agricultural burning which is on a case by case basis. Photo credit: Sean Martens

All use of open fire is suspended in Butte County

Luke Dennison
October 14, 2017

Cal Fire has suspended all burning activities in Butte County due to critical fire weather, Friday and is set until further notice.The suspension includes campfires, open pit cooking fires, fires for...

Air Quality worsens as Northern California fires continue to affect nearby areas. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Northern California fire’s impact Butte County’s air quality

Luke Dennison
October 9, 2017

Butte County Air Quality Management District and Butte County Public Health Department announced an air quality advisory for “sensitive persons” in Butte County, Monday. The Environmental Health...

Email regarding licensing agreements for Chico State was sent. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Approval necessary to use Chico State logo’s and prints

Luke Dennison
October 1, 2017

New information regarding the printing or use of Chico State logos and names was released, Thursday. "If you want to use one of the logos, marks, or names (California State University, Chico; CSU, Chico;...

The campus community expressed solidarity at Chico State for undocumented students. Photo credit: Luke Dennison

Solidarity in support of the undocumented community at Chico State

Luke Dennison
September 27, 2017

The Trinity Commons hosts solidarity event at Chico State showing support for the undocumented community on campus, Tuesday.Undocumented students and faculty shared highly personal stories about their...

The museum is now to visit the new exhibits. Photo credit: Luke Dennison

New exhibits open at the Gateway Science Museum

Luke Dennison
September 27, 2017

Two new exhibits at Gateway Museum, A Zoo in You and A Journey To Africa, have opened to the public.The exhibits are courtesy of the Paly Foundation and the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. The exhibits...

Burnett received minor injuries from the collision, he has been released from the hospital. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Butte County Sergeant is injured in car accident

Luke Dennison
September 19, 2017

Sergeant on patrol collided into multiple obstacles, Tuesday, in the area of East 16th Street and Park Avenue. According to a press release, Butte County Sheriff's Office, Sergeant Sam Burnett was feeling...

The fire has damages many homes. Photo courtesy of Butte County Sheriff's Office

Fire assistance center now open for victims of Ponderosa Fire

Luke Dennison
September 12, 2017

Ponderosa Fire victims can receive assistance at the Fire Assistance Center.The fire started August 29 by Ponderosa Way and it has destroyed 32 homes and 22 other buildings.A local Assistance Center has...

Road closed between 9th and 10th streets. Photo credit: Luke Dennison

Million dollar construction project continues

Luke Dennison
September 9, 2017

Construction project continues to cause detours and delays on the intersections of Ivy street, East 8th and East 9th streets, near ABC market. The project cost a total estimate of 1,500,000 dollars.Butte...

Chico students protest the DACA decision. Photo credit: Luke Dennison

Trump rescinds DACA; students protest at Chico State

Luke Dennison and Guillermo Felix-Alvor
September 5, 2017

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals was put to an end under the Trump administration, affecting many students nationwide.Students gathered outside of the Bell Memorial Union on campus expressing their...

The grand opening consisted of day long activities as guests waited in line for free ice cream. Photo Courtesy of Cream Chico's Facebook page.

Chico CREAM Grand Opening

Luke Dennison
August 27, 2017

Cookies Rule Everything Around Me, Chico hosts its grand opening. Many attended the grand opening, Saturday. Located at 2471 Cohasett Rd. CREAM gave out over 400 ice cream sandwiches in less than six...

Community members came out to celebrate the event. Photo credit: Luke Dennison

Annual celebration of Chico Pride 2017

Luke Dennison
August 22, 2017

Chico hosts their annual Chico Pride 2017 Festival. Coinciding with welcome week at Chico State, Chico's Pride event took place in the City Center. Inclusiveness, acceptance, and understanding...

An implementation date for the new law is set for September 1. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Chico State becomes a smoke-free campus

Luke Dennison
August 21, 2017

Chico State officiates a smoke and tobacco free campus for all students and faculty.The Systemwide Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment Executive Order 1108 became effective August 17. It is focused on...