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    Wildcats drop series finale after an 8-run seventh inning from the Cougars

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    ‘Just panic’ during St. Patrick’s Day shooting

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    Beyond the doodles: A deeper look at the collaborative canvas on campus 

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Speed-less California

Speed-less California

Shane Aweeka, Reporter // February 5, 2024

Senate Bill 961 seeks to implement speed regulators within vehicles, preventing them from exceeding the speed limit by more than 10 miles per hour.   On Jan. 23, California State Senator Scott...

The fire burned a total of four acres, leaving burnt remains of the vegetation. Photo credit: Jessie Imhoff

Fire on Neal Road burns four acres

Jessie Imhoff // September 6, 2019

A vegetation fire broke out on Neal Road near the Butte County landfill yesterday. The Butte County Cal Fire Unit was able to quickly stop forward progress of the fire.The fire was reported around 1:30...

The infographic demonstrates how Butte County compares to the rest of the country in terms of opioid addiction. Infographic created by Amelia Storm.

Butte County organization seeks to reduce drug overdoses

Amelia Storm // December 5, 2018

A local harm reduction group is looking to combat the rise of opioid abuse and overdose among Butte County residents. In light of the Camp Fire, members of the Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition...

A flame-shredded American flag hangs on a mostly burnt piece of wood on Wildwood Lane in Paradise. Photo credit: Alex Grant

‘Camp Fire’ forces thousands to evacuate

Natalie Hanson and Josh Cozine // November 28, 2018

As the sun rose on Thursday, Nov. 8, the sky in Butte County filled with smoke and began to darken. At about 6:30 a.m., fire had ignited in the small community of Pulga and rapidly advanced to Concow,...

A man enjoys a meal provided by World Central Kitchen at the Disaster Recovery Center located inside the Chico Mall. The center provides Camp Fire evacuees with resources to help with recovering documents, counseling and other kinds of support. Photo credit: Brian Luong

FEMA plans to stay in Chico as Camp Fire statistics continue to rise

Mathew Miranda // November 28, 2018

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will continue operating at the local assistance center in Chico until Jan.12, at the earliest. However, the probability of staying beyond that date remains...

Weekly News- The Week’s End Update March 30

Weekly News- The Week’s End Update March 30

Natalie Hanson // March 30, 2018

 The week's wrap up broadcast of breaking news reports in the Butte County area, from March 26-30. Natalie Hanson, Christian Solis and Josh Cozine can be reached at [email protected] or...

Photo courtesy of Butte County Sheriffs Office

Air pollution increases due to Ponderosa fire

Cameron O'Brien // September 2, 2017

Warnings have been posted by campus administration regarding the air quality in Chico, due to the Ponderosa fire. 3,500 acres of land in the Butte county area have been affected. At least, 500 homes...

Photo courtesy of Butte County Sheriffs Office

Fire in Butte County leads to evacuations

Christian Solis // August 31, 2017

A fire in Ponderosa started Tuesday afternoon, growing to cover 2,500 acres. The fire, nine-miles northeast of Oroville, is zero percent contained and expected to expand further north, according...

The Oroville Dam Crisis was discussed at the Chico City Council meeting Tuesday. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Chico City Council talks Oroville Dam crisis

Alejandra Fraga // May 3, 2017

Chico City Council approved to sign a letter regarding the Oroville Dam crisis Tuesday. The letter highlighted many issues that the Butte County region has raised in community meetings, all issues relating...

Butte College Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

Promise Pathways coming to Butte County

Daniel Wright // March 27, 2017

Chico State, along with Butte College and Chico Unified Schools, is looking to create a K-20 program to help children in the north state attend college. Several similar models are being considered for...

Photo credit: Kristina Judy

Chico residents need compassion for the homeless

Kyra Stemplinger // March 16, 2017

When walking around Chico, it's not unusual to see a person pushing a shopping cart or asking for spare change. However, it is rare to see someone actually give money to the homeless. There are conflicting...

Torres Community Shelter logo.
Photo Credit: http://chicoshelter.org/

Torres Shelter might be saved with help from Enloe Medical Center

Kayla Fitzgerald // March 8, 2016
Did you hear that the Torres Shelter got a huge donation?
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