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At Target stores, customers can use the restroom or fitting room of any gender they feel matches their identity. Photo credit: Michelle Zhu

Public opinion divided on Target’s transgender bathroom policy

Michelle Zhu // April 27, 2016
See how different views respond to a controversial move by Target.
Analicia Hawkins prepares supporters for the march. Photo credit: Ryan Corrall

‘Take Back the Night’ at Chico State

George Johnston // April 24, 2016

A silent candle-lit march ignited hope in downtown Chico Thursday night. Earlier that evening, the Gender & Sexuality Equity Center hosted "Take Back The Night" as part of sexual assault awareness...

For 21 years 7-Eleven stores have participated in Operation Chill Photo credit: Michelle Zhu

Chico Police participate in effort to break the ice with young

Michelle Zhu // April 19, 2016

Local youth have a chance to be recognized by Chico Police for doing something good in the community through a week-long event called "Operation Chill." The Chico Police Department is participating...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Woman claims zombies are after her

Michael Catelli // April 17, 2016
Crimes reporting from 04/09/16 - 04/15/16 from the Chico and University Police Departments.
More police offices on bikes will be patrolling Bidwell Park in the summer. Photo courtesy of George Johnstons Instagram.

Chico is bringing back bike police

Kayla Fitzgerald // April 8, 2016
Did you hear about the police bicycle unit?
The color metal siding on the Portland Place building helped the structure to land the award. Photo credit: Elizabeth Helmer

Downtown Chico apartments win national design award

Elizabeth Helmer // March 29, 2016

Portland Place apartments on the corner of Sixth and Orange Street just won a national design award. AEP Span, a manufacturer of architectural metal products, awarded the building for its unique design,...

Strong winds knocked down this tree and blocked the road. Photo credit: Michael Catelli

Fallen tree ruptures pipeline

Michael Catelli // March 28, 2016
High winds brings a large tree down, completely blocking the roadway on East First Avenue near Oleander Avenue around 12 p.m., this afternoon.
Photo credit: Elizabeth Helmer

Students evacuated from Butte Hall

Elizabeth Helmer // March 23, 2016

Fire alarms went off in Butte Hall around 1:40 p.m on Wednesday. Students and faculty were evacuated as firefighters and police assessed the situation. "There is a reported elevator malfunction that...

From the International Pillow Fight Day facebook page

World Pillow Fight Day comes to Chico

Elizabeth Helmer // March 22, 2016

Chico is hosting a pillow fight 4 p.m. in Bidwell Park on April 2.The pillow fight is part of the celebration for International Pillow Fight Day, an unofficial holiday started seven years ago. The event...

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Famous Rabbi to lecture at Chico State for 2016 Hodgkins Endowment Peace Lecture

George Johnston // March 20, 2016

The 2016 Hodgkins Endowment Peace Lecture will have a special guest this year. Renowned Rabbi Micheal Lerner is giving the lecture at Chico State on March 29. He will speak at 7:30 p.m. in the Rowland-Taylor...

The 13th Soroptimist Home and Garden Show open over the weekend of March 19 Photo credit: Yang Dai

Home and Garden Show celebrated this weekend

Yang Dai // March 19, 2016
The 13th Soroptimist Home and Garden Show came off this Saturday and Sunday at Silver Dollar Fairgrounds.
Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Female threatens to blow up male’s truck

Michael Catelli // March 19, 2016
Media call log of crimes around chico between Saturday 3/12/16 - Friday 3/18/16. Chico and University Police Department
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