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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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The Campfire Remembrance Ceremony was held at Paradise Alliance Church and it was full to capacity with townsfolk. Photo credit: Julian Mendoza

Town of Paradise gathers for Camp Fire remembrance ceremony

Ricardo Tovar and Julian Mendoza // November 17, 2019

Paradise Alliance Church was packed with townsfolk affected by last year's Camp Fire. Food and games were provided from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. when the ceremony began.Residents gathered for a tribute and...

The U.S. Forest Service Department of Agriculture was in attendance providing games, prizes and information about their organization. Photo credit: Ricardo Tovar

‘The Ridge Lives On’ remembers fire in Magalia

Ricardo Tovar // November 13, 2019

Pine Ridge School was packed full of food trucks, local vendors, games and entertainment, all in remembrance of the anniversary of the Camp Fire. Saturday marked a day for the town of Magalia to remember...

Town Hall is where people go to start (re)building homes and businesses in Paradise. Photo credit: Hana Beaty

Homeowners seek permits to rebuild in Paradise

Ricardo Tovar // November 5, 2019

The Camp Fire burned approximately 153,000 acres and destroyed 18,800 structures. The makeup of those buildings was estimated to be 14,000 residential and about 530 commercial structures.Since then, residents...

First-year student Danielle Wagner attends Chico State after losing her home during the November Campfire. Photo credit: Kimberly Morales

Paradise students show Chico State what #ButteStrong means

Kimberly Morales // September 29, 2019

Students all across Chico State understand the meaning behind the infamous #ButteStrong hashtag, which commemorates the victims and survivors of the tragedies that afflicted towns throughout Butte County...

Boxes piled up outside the Orland Camp Fire Donation Center on the first of a three-day yard sale Photo credit: Trenton Taylor

‘Buck-a-Box’ yard sale raises fuel funds for fire evacuees

Trenton Taylor // February 27, 2019
The First Lutheran Church of Orland hosted a fundraiser to help those affected by the Camp Fire in Glenn County.
Paradise locals gather into groups and each member take turns placing dots on the Paradise map. The dots signify the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities, Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, in Paradise, CA. Photo credit: Melissa Herrera

Community members look toward the future of Paradise

Gordy Papalias // February 25, 2019

Cheers erupted from over 100 people in the Paradise Alliance Church on Friday, as community members received a promise that their town will be rebuilt after the Camp Fire disaster. The Paradise Town...

Comedian TJ Hudson gave the "ABC's of Mike G Ride." Mike G's dog, 'Lil G' sat quietly with Mike G for most of the night and received more love than comedic roasts on Feb 24, 2019. Photo credit: Olyvia Simpson

Mike G takes insults for a good cause, raising money for Camp Fire survivors

Olyvia Simpson // February 25, 2019
Chico brings back comedic roasts, raising over $1,000.
From left: Golden Valley Bank CEO Mark Francis, Chico Mayor Randall Stone, Chico Chamber Chair of Commerce Chair Michelle Niven and Executive Director of the Downtown Chico Business Association Melanie Bassett. Photo credit: Nate Rettinger

State of the City meeting addresses Chico’s housing crisis

Nate Rettinger // February 18, 2019

Prominent figures of Chico came together Friday in an attempt to solve some of the city's issues, including the looming housing-crisis. Around 100 people gathered at the Chico Area Recreation and Park...

The entrance to the Feather River Hospital Emergency Room just after the Camp Fire burned through Paradise. Adventist Health now says the entire campus area on Pentz Road will not be re-opened anytime soon. Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Feather River hospital to close, over 1,200 employees to be laid off

Kendall George // February 14, 2019

Feather River Hospital medical center campus in Butte County will not be reopening after Camp Fire damage, according to a press release on the Adventist Health website released Wednesday morning. Feather...

Cindy Huge is a Red Cross volunteer who has worked at 24 national emergency shelters. She is currently stationed in Chico as part of public affairs for the Camp Fire shelter. Photo credit: Melissa Herrera

Red Cross Camp Fire shelter to close Jan. 31

Kendall George and Christian Solis // January 29, 2019
Promises not to close until everyone has housing
Karen Woodruff Vice President of Community Affairs, Government and Community Relations with Wells Fargo broke down the distribution of the $3.25 million at a press conference Friday morning. $2 million will go directly towards housing for those displaced by the Camp Fire, while the remaining $1.25 million will go to small businesses affected in order to help rebuild Photo credit: Josh Cozine

Wells Fargo donates $3.25 million for Camp Fire victims

Julian Mendoza // January 26, 2019

$2 million to go towards helping Camp Fire victims find housing, remaining to help small businesses rebuildOn Friday, Wells Fargo announced that $3.25 million would be donated to support Butte County for...

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