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Called the Rape Trail by Chico State students, camera surveillance systems will soon be installed in this area Photo credit: George Johnston

“Rape trail” no more; Chico bike pathway to have cameras installed

Michelle Zhu // February 17, 2016
City police want to improve safety on the crime spot of a pathway

Noise ordinance aims to reduce complaints

Lauren Anderson // November 8, 2015
Chico State looks to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to help reduce noise complaints.
City council member Randall Stone has proposed a ghost riding ban on campus in order to prevent bicycle theft. Photo credit: Suzy Leamon

Chico city council member proposes ghost riding ban

Suzy Leamon // September 26, 2015
A Chico city council member is proposing a new ordinance to ban ghost riding in Chico in order to help reduce bike theft.
Sean Morgan, a Chico city council member said the grant will increase law enforcement which will help lower crime incidents. Photo courtesy of Chico State.

Council approves grant for increased surveillance

Lana Goddu // September 10, 2014
Funds will be used for DUI checkpoints and saturation control. Increased enforcement will present from Oct. 1 through Sept. 30, 2015.
Illustration by Liz Coffee

Chico should annex districts for sake of sewers, services

September 3, 2014
The unsigned Orion editorial is the collaborative opinion of the editorial board.
Infographic by Arturo Cabrera

City delays Chapman, Mulberry annexation

Jovanna Garcia // September 1, 2014
City council delayed its final decision on an agreement that would integrate the Chapmantown and Mulberry county islands into the city of Chico.
Councilwoman admits prescription drug use

Councilwoman admits prescription drug use

Bill Hall // April 16, 2014
Former mayor Mary Goloff shared the reason for her recent absences with the public at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
Fate of farmers market pending

Fate of farmer’s market pending

Christine Lee // April 8, 2014
Supporters of downtown Chico's Saturday farmer's market are collecting signatures to allow for keeping the market for another six years.
The City Council meets to consider an ordinance that would ban the use of plastic bags in Chico. Photo credit: Bill Hall

Chico adopts revised plastic bag ban

Bill Hall // April 2, 2014
The newest version of the ordinance banning single-use plastic bags was discussed at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
Erin Wells (left) and Debra Simpson (right) banter as they enjoy the current art hung up on the gallery located on orange street.Photo credit: Annie Paige

Art advocates concerned by cuts

Madison Holmes // February 14, 2014
Chico might reduce funding for local arts programs.
The City Council met at its Tuesday meeting to 
is facing potential litigation related to properties outside of city limits being connected to the sewer system without authorization.Photo credit: Bill Hall

City faces sewer strife

Bill Hall // January 22, 2014
A county commission is asking the city to annex unincorporated areas into Chico or face possible legal action
City leaders and community members reconvened after holding break-out sessions to discuss how homelessness in the city could be addressed productively.

City seeks public input on vagrancy

Bill Hall // October 23, 2013
The Chico City council asked for public opinion Tuesday regarding law enforcement and service-based solutions.
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