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Chico’s new city council for the next two years. Left to right: Dale Bennett, Tom van Overbeek, Kasey Reynolds, Bryce Goldstein, Katie Hawley, Addison Winslow and Michael O’Brien. Screenshot from the city council meeting recording.

New Chico city councilors take oaths and help select mayor and vice mayor

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // December 6, 2024

Chico’s downtown city hall was packed to the brim during a special meeting on Dec. 4. Residents filled the room to watch the new city councilors be sworn into office. Former Chico Police Chief Michael...

Bryce Goldstein is running for District 7 of the Chico City Council. Photo courtesy of Bryce Goldstein

Chico District 7 representative: Bryce Goldstein

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // November 1, 2024

Caltrans Transportation Planning Manager Bryce Goldstein is running against Incumbent District 7 council member Deepika Tandon to represent District 7 of the Chico City Council. Goldstein said she has...

Incumbent District 7 council member Deepika Tandon is running for District 5 of the Chico City Council. Photo from Pexels

Chico District 7 representative: Deepika Tandon

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // October 30, 2024

Incumbent District 7 council member Deepika Tandon is running against Caltrans Transportation Planning Manager Bryce Goldstein to represent District 7 of the Chico City Council. Tandon moved to Chico...

Melissa Lopez-Mora, a Chico State student is running for Chico City Council District 5. Courtesy: Melissa Lopez-Mora

Chico District 5 Representative: Melissa Lopez-Mora

Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // October 17, 2024

Melissa Lopez-Mora is running for Chico City Council District 5 in November against Katie Hawley.  Lopez-Mora was born and raised in Chico, attended Chico High School and is currently a senior at Chico...

Katie Hawley, a graduate of Chico State, is running for District 5 of the Chico City Council. Photo courtesy of Katie Hawley

Chico District 5 representative: Katie Hawley

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter // October 16, 2024

Katie Hawley, a Chico State graduate, is running against Melissa Lopez-Mora to represent District 5 of the Chico City Council. Hawley was born in San Diego and moved to Chico to attend Chico State....

Monica McDaniel is a Chico local and public-appointed official running for Chico City Council District 3. Courtesy: Monica McDaniel

Chico District 3 representative: Monica McDaniel

Beatrice Williams, News Reporter // October 3, 2024

Monica McDaniel is running for Chico City Council District 3 this November against current council member Dale Bennett.  McDaniel earned a bachelor's degree in art history at Chico State and went on...

A biker on the bike path through Chico State between Butte Hall and Big Chico Creek. Taken by Sophia MacKinnon.

Chico State’s bike path ownership exchange

Sophia MacKinnon, Reporter // September 1, 2024

The Chico City Council ruled to exchange ownership of the bike paths leading from Chico State to the Railroad as well as the path crossing Highway 32 to Chico State on June 6.   The motion was set...

Orion News graphic created by Jessica Miller on Aug. 30

Orion News Weekly Highlights: Aug. 26 to 30

Jessica Miller, News Editor // August 30, 2024

From portal problems to city hall meetings to illness updates, here are this week’s — Aug. 26 to 30 — top news stories: Portal problems prevent peak performance Students experienced student portal...

Photo of rock wall, oak trees and flowers at the proposed Valley's Edge site.

Valley’s Edge: What’s the plan?

Brykelle Lang, Reporter // May 18, 2023

Chico’s population increased by more than 32% since 2000, but the best way to accommodate the housing needs of people who contribute to the success of the community is a subject of debate. Developing...

Chico Scrap Metal remains at its 20th Street location despite city rezoning ordinances. February 2, 2021.

Chico Scrap Metal controversy continues

Ian Hilton, Reporter // February 4, 2021

Citizen protests and ongoing litigation remain a nuisance for Chico’s sole remaining scrap metal and recycling center, suggesting an uncertain future for the city’s disposal service needs. Chico...

Citizen Charles Withuhn criticizes the councils handling of the Homeless Oppurtunity plan.

City Council discusses marijuana sale fees; tensions among council members run high on election night

Chloe Curtis and Alex Martin // November 5, 2020

Citizens of Chico gathered in City Hall on the night of the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election, and two key issues stood out — the acceptance of California Alcohol and Beverage grant and the establishment...

Affordable housing, sustainable living: Visions for Chico 2020 at The People’s State of the Union

Kimberly Morales // February 12, 2020

Members of the audience had the opportunity to speak to the panel about concerns such as the mobile home living situation in Paradise. Photo by Dayanna Negrete Following the State of the Union address...

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