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Renovations to the park would not have been possible without the efforts of Scott Bailey. "My children were my inspiration." Photo credit: Tisha Cheney

Ribbon cutting opens doors to improved skate park in Chico

Tisha Cheney
April 2, 2018

Community members joined together to celebrate the grand opening of the renovated skate park Monday morning.After two years of relentless efforts by local community members, the new park has been expanded,...

Hawaii senator Brian Schatz has introduced the new bill aiming to decrease student debt. Photo courtesy of Mike Inacay.

New bill promises no more student loans

Tisha Cheney
March 26, 2018

A recently announced major bill, the Debt-Free College Act of 2018, aims to reduce student debt. According to Michael Inacay, Communications Director for Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii, the legislation...

Man stabbed in the back multiple times

Man stabbed in the back multiple times

Tisha Cheney
March 26, 2018

University Police Call Type: Vandalism Monday 10:10 a.m., Whitney Hall Dormitory Someone broke the window of a vehicle. Call Type: Suspicious Subject Monday 10:43 a.m., Performing...

Families come together to enjoy a beautiful day in the park.

CARD hosts annual spring celebration with kites

Tisha Cheney
March 26, 2018

Kites were soaring high today at Chico's annual Kite Day Sunday. Families and friends gathered around 1 p.m. to celebrate the coming of spring with music, food, and of course kites at 20th Street Community...

Woman breaks into resident's backyard, claiming to live there

Woman breaks into resident’s backyard, claiming to live there

Tisha Cheney
March 16, 2018

University Police Call Type: Littering/Urinating in Public Monday 8:24 a.m., Kendall Hall A man in sweatpants was caught urinating in front of the building. Call Type: Harassment Monday...

Domestic abuser refused to leave victim's home; arrest ended six-hour standoff

Domestic abuser refused to leave victim’s home; arrest ended six-hour standoff

Tisha Cheney
March 8, 2018

A man left a mental facility and barricaded himself in his ex-wife's house in a standoff with police Wednesday. According to a press release, the Chico Police Department received an emergency call at...

Threats of a shooting at Chico High were reported, police say, from a juvenile who posed on Snapchat with a gun and said he might "shoot up" the school. Photo credit: Tisha Cheney

Juvenile threatens violent action against school; police enforcing no-tolerance policy

Tisha Cheney
March 6, 2018

According to Chico Police, a Chico High student spread threats that he was prepared to shoot up his school on Feb. 23.According to the incident report, students claimed the juvenile came to class stating...

Juvenile threatens to shoot up school

Juvenile threatens to shoot up school

Tisha Cheney
March 5, 2018

University Police Call Type: Graffiti Monday 5:24 a.m., Physical Science Building Someone scribbled in the women's restroom with purple marker. Call Type: Campus Stay away Order Monday...

"Women of Wisdom" event to celebrate Native American culture

“Women of Wisdom” event to celebrate Native American culture

Tisha Cheney
March 4, 2018

Three Native American speakers will come to Chico State for an event focusing on local tribes and women's stories Tuesday.According to a release, this event spotlights Betty Jo Smith of the Wintu Klamath...

Firefighters attempted to salvage parts of burnt homes in the fire. Image courtesy of CAL Fire Butte County.

Paradise man escapes mobile home fire

Tisha Cheney
February 28, 2018

A fire began inside a mobile home while a resident was sleeping Tuesday night.According to Rick Carhart of Cal Fire, the homeowner was woken by a loud explosion that immediately burst his home into flames....

University police in process of improving security on campus

University police in process of improving security on campus

Tisha Cheney
February 28, 2018

Chief John Reid informed the campus community of upcoming improvements to security on Tuesday.Due to concerns of safety, there will be enhanced security reviews at the Physical Science building, Student...

Tacos Borrego dished up tacos for guests at the Maltese fundraiser Saturday night. Photo credit: Tisha Cheney

Local bar supports social services organization with taco night

Tisha Cheney
February 25, 2018

Dance!! & Eat Tacos, a benefit to support a local crisis care program, was held at the Maltese Saturday night.The fundraiser included a taco bar courtesy of a nearby restaurant, Tacos Borrego, and...

Dr. Najm Yousefi is one of the six recipients of this year's Outstanding Faculty awards. Photo credit: Tisha Cheney

Instructors, alumni receive awards for outstanding teaching

Tisha Cheney
February 21, 2018

One of the highest awards given by the university was announced for six faculty members Tuesday. Chosen by the university's Faculty Recognition and Support Committee, President Gayle E. Hutchinson and...

The docents of the temple in Oroville, from left to right: Jan Clay, David Knox, Lani Fridrich. Photo credit: Tisha Cheney

Chinese New Year celebrated at temple in Oroville

Tisha Cheney
February 19, 2018

The historic Chinese temple museum in Oroville hosted an open house to share New Year festivities with community members Sunday. The temple, established in the late nineteenth century, was bought by the...

Photo credit: Sean Martens

Memorial for Professor Ted Herrera to be held next week

Tisha Cheney
February 16, 2018

The life of Ted Herrera, a professor of nutrition and food science, will be celebrated with a service on March 2.Herrera passed away on Feb. 2 at the age of 67, according to an announcement from University...

Photo credit: Sean Martens

California grant funds medication to combat opioid epidemic

Tisha Cheney
February 16, 2018

The Chico police received a free supply of Naloxone kits designed to combat opioid overdoses this week.Naloxone is a nasal spray used as an emergency treatment for individuals experiencing an opioid overdose,...

Flames on either side of Highway 32 took four hours to extinguish. Photo courtesy of footage from CAL Fire.

Cause of fire on Highway 32 still unknown

Tisha Cheney
February 13, 2018

A vegetation fire struck near Forest Ranch on Highway 32 Monday evening. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. The fire was located near Platt Mountain Road outside of Forest Ranch, and burned on both...

Marisa Segovia is one of 20 art students and alumna displaying her work at the Art Exhibition on campus. Photo credit: Tisha Cheney

Art exhibit hosted to fund trip to conference

Tisha Cheney
February 13, 2018

The Chico State Print Club began holding their week-long annual Art Exhibition and Sale Monday. The art on display includes 8X10 inch prints, selling for $10 to $20 and can be purchased Mondays and...

Tyrone Galgano is one of the three new owners of the newly renovated El Rey Theatre. Photo credit: Tisha Cheney

Landmark Chico theater reopens

Tisha Cheney
February 11, 2018

The historic El Rey Theatre had its fundraising grand opening Saturday night. The event included a silent auction and four local bands with the Mystic Roots Band headlining the show. The purpose...

Photo credit: Sean Martens

City council approves new team of emergency responders

Tisha Cheney
February 8, 2018

The newly proposed Mobile Crisis Team was approved by Chico's city council with a 7-0 vote on Tuesday.According to city clerk Debbie Presson, the recommendation for the establishment of this team came...

Chico State President Gayle E Hutchinson spoke about budget concerns at The State of the University Address meeting on Monday. Photo credit: Tisha Cheney

Budget concerns a major topic at presidential address

Tisha Cheney
February 5, 2018

President Gayle E. Hutchinson called for action in an address to faculty and board members Monday.Hutchinson voiced concerns at the yearly State of the University Address held in Harlen Adams Theatre at...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Woman reports assault in her own home

Tisha Cheney
February 3, 2018

University PoliceCall Type: Petty Theft-BikeMonday 7:27 a.m., Konkow HallBike parts were stolen from an unregistered bike.Call Type: RapeMonday 9:10 a.m., address unknownThe victim said the assault occurred...

A fire erupted in a garage located at 1302 Dayton Road Wednesday. Photo credit: Tisha Cheney

Explosive structure fire sends man to hospital

Tisha Cheney
February 2, 2018

A man was hospitalized after an explosion set fire to a garage Wednesday.The incident took place on Dayton Road just after 1:30 p.m., according to the Chico Fire Department's incident report."The street...

Ken Grossman and wife Katie Gonser donated to fund education in Butte County. Image courtesy of Melissa Cafferata-Ainsworth of Sierra Nevada Brewery.

Large donation kickstarts fundraiser for free education

Tisha Cheney
February 1, 2018

Alumni Ken Grossman, founder of Sierra Nevada Brewery, and his wife Katie Gonser donated $1 million to Butte College this week.The purpose of the donation is to sponsor the implementation of the new Promise...

Photo credit: Sean Martens

Elderly man found after disappearance

Tisha Cheney
January 30, 2018

An elderly man reported missing earlier this month was found Friday.Leroy Hall, 82, was reported missing after disappearing from the Oroville Medical Center on Jan 4, according to a press release. He was...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Woman suspected of stealing from laundry room

Tisha Cheney
January 27, 2018

University PoliceCall Type: Suspicious SubjectMonday 8:26 a.m., Student Services Center.A pacing man warned the public that "people are chasing him."Call Type: Directed PatrolMonday 7:00 p.m., Warner Street.A...

Marsh Junior High was one of the schools locked down Tuesday. Photo credit: Tisha Cheney

Domestic dispute leads to lockdown of two schools

Tisha Cheney
January 25, 2018

A domestic disturbance took place in the 1200 Block of Notre Dame Boulevard at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday. According to a press release, Michael Sterling, 32, left the scene on foot with a pistol in his possession....