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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Zachary Fitch pleaded no contest to charges accusing him of intentionally starting a fire that burned two pallet shelters in August. Courtesy: Butte County District Attorney's Office

Chico man pleads no contest to pallet shelter arson-related charges

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // October 8, 2024

A Chico man, Zachary Fitch, pleaded no contest Wednesday to charges related to starting a fire that destroyed two pallet shelters on Aug. 5, a press release from the Butte County District Attorney's Office...

flyer on antisemitism panel

Chico State holds antisemitism panel in wake of hate crimes

Molly Myers, Editor-in-Chief // February 5, 2023

Multiple instances of antisemitism occurred in the campus community during the past year. According to Kristy Collins, executive director of Chico Hillel, an unnamed fraternity gave a pledge a nickname,...

Man suspected of attempted murder, arson taken to jail

Madeline Merlic // May 11, 2015
Alleged attempted murder suspect and arsonist was taken to Butte County Jail and held on bail.
17-year-old Monique Ortiz, a witness, describes the alleged arsonist to Chico Police Officer Photo credit: David Mcvicker

7 fires put out at Upper Bidwell, alleged arson

Hannah Suzuki // March 9, 2015
Seven fires were started near Diversion Dam in Upper Bidwell this morning, and a 21-year-old male suspect was identified and detained.
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