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  • New lounge bar servicing exclusive menu and new cocktails in Rawbar’s remodeled extension. Taken by Alina Babajko on April 14.

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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

  • Chico State students bury the 2023 time capsule in front of Kendall Hall. Courtesy: Andrew Staples

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    Chico State’s annual Time Capsule Ceremony to take place on April 23

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    Chico State’s hazing history: pledge deaths, alcohol poisoning and more

  • “Flaming Wedgee,” controlled by Heather Vo, melting “Drone,” a lightweight flying robot, in an early fight. Taken by Nathan Chiochios on April 13.

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    ‘Flamethrowers allowed’ at Chico State’s first Robotronica

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    The Orion tries Egg Roll King

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Sting operations have lead to success within months, police say

Alejandra Fraga // January 25, 2018

With 11 felony arrests made in December of 2017, the Chico Police Department stated they conducted a second round of operations this month.This second operation resulted in six felony arrests. "Being back...

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Chico Police confirm sting operations to arrest theft suspects

Alejandra Fraga // January 22, 2018

The Chico Police Department and Butte County Probation Department partnered for a theft prevention operation Friday.The sting operations will focus on subjects who are currently on probation for theft...

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...

Officer Mark Hoffman, was available to conversate with community members. Photo credit: Christian Solis

Conversations with cops held around town

Christian Solis // October 4, 2017

The Chico Police Department hosted their 2nd Annual National Coffee with a Cop Day, Wednesday. The officers were able to meet face-to-face with community members to build a more inclusive and connected...

Valentine’s day car theft

Daniel Wright // February 15, 2017

On two separate incidents, University Police responded to property crimes concerning burgled and stolen vehicles, near campus. On Feb. 13, UPD responded to University Village where one car had been stolen...

Police blotter Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Student cuts man in confrontation

Jacqueline Morales // January 31, 2017

Chico Police DepartmentCall Type: DisturbanceTuesday 10:38 a.m., 1936 Elm StreetMale with a shopping cart laying on the sidewalk yelling to the air. Potential threat, might hurt someone walking by out...

Police investigating the scene today Photo credit: Kaley Wise

Crime rates rise over winter break

Molly Sullivan // December 13, 2016

Student residences and apartments are at increased risk for burglary and property crime during winter break, according to University Police Chief John Feeney. The Chico Police Department’s 2015 annual...

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Woman finds front door open, purse missing

December 4, 2015
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and University Police. Dec. 3.

Burglary in parking structure near campus, car broken into

Hannah Suzuki // February 10, 2015
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from Chico Police Department and University Police Department. Feb 8.

Police find transients with stolen toolbox and 3-by-3-foot tarp full of marijuana

David Mcvicker // February 2, 2015
The blotter is a selection of information cited directly from the Chico Police Department and University Police Department. Feb. 2.

Teens reported playing chicken with cars

David Mcvicker // January 17, 2015
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from the Chico Police Department and the University Police Department. Jan. 17.

Spider-Man playing loud music from rooftop

Jovanna Garcia // November 3, 2014
The police blotter is a selection of information cited directly from Chico Police Department. Oct. 30-Nov. 2.
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